Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia
Jason C. Ong
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Description for Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia
hardcover. Introduces mental health practitioners to an innovative, evidence-based form of treatment to treat chronic insomnia: mindfulness-based therapy for insomnia (MBTI). MBTI is an 8-session group intervention that combines mindfulness meditation with principles and strategies derived from cognitive behavioural therapy. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMTD; MMJT; MMZS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
In this clinical guide, Jason C. Ong introduces mental health practitioners to an innovative, evidence-based treatment: mindfulness-based therapy for insomnia (MBTI).
Chronic insomnia can impair cognitive abilities and the immune system and can intensify other mental and physical disorders. Yet existing medical, psychological, and alternative treatments have only limited success in treating this persistent disorder.
This group intervention combines mindfulness meditation with principles and strategies derived from cognitive behavioral therapy using guided meditations, group discussions, and daily activities performed at home. Participants are able to cultivate greater self-awareness and change their unhealthy thoughts and behaviors surrounding ... Read more
In this clinical guide, Jason C. Ong introduces mental health practitioners to an innovative, evidence-based treatment: mindfulness-based therapy for insomnia (MBTI).
Chronic insomnia can impair cognitive abilities and the immune system and can intensify other mental and physical disorders. Yet existing medical, psychological, and alternative treatments have only limited success in treating this persistent disorder.
This group intervention combines mindfulness meditation with principles and strategies derived from cognitive behavioral therapy using guided meditations, group discussions, and daily activities performed at home. Participants are able to cultivate greater self-awareness and change their unhealthy thoughts and behaviors surrounding ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
American Psychological Association United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Washington DC, United States
ISBN
9781433822414
SKU
V9781433822414
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Ref
99-1
About Jason C. Ong
Jason C. Ong, PhD, is an associate professor in the department of neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He is the director of the behavioral sleep medicine training program and the principal investigator of the behavioral sleep and circadian medicine laboratory. He received his doctorate in psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed a fellowship in behavioral sleep ... Read more
Reviews for Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia
“The high prevalence of insomnia and sleep-related disturbances in the general population make this book a valuable resource for treating professionals. The MBTI approach encompasses some conventional cognitive-behavioral methods but readers familiar with and practicing mindfulness-based interventions will benefit most.” —New England Psychologist “Ong competently integrates mindfulness, acceptance, and CBT while maintaining a humility for the difficulty in working ... Read more