Dr Tim Mercer
Sleep Sitemap
CBT Domains & Values
Conditions CBT won't help
Complete the Day
Paradoxical Intention
Problem Solving
Block out Thoughts (Articulatory Suppression & Otherwise)
Irrational Thinking and Acceptance
Clock Watching and Alertness
Imagery
Mindfulness
Sleep Cues
"Bedtime"
"Sleep Routine"
Sleep Restriction Therapy
Stimulus Control
The 15 Minute Rule
Napping
Enjoy a Wind Down
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Breathing Patterns
Music
Autogenic Training
Biofeedback
Experimentation & Record Keeping
Bedroom Environment
The Bed itself
Lifestyle Options
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Earlybirds, Night-owls and Teenagers
Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder
Chronotherapy
Sleep Compression Therapy
Faded Bedtime
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Review Checklist (SEND)
"The Golden Hour"
Active Relaxation
Passive Relaxation
Bedroom Neutrality (Reward and Punishment)
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Normal Infant Sleep Explained
What is a Problem?
What is Sleeping Through?
Aligning Expectation with Reality
Limit Setting vs Infant-Cued
The Costs of Sleep Training
Graduated Extinction
Gradual Retreat
Positive Behaviour Methods
Not Bothering
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Night Terrors vs Nightmares
Imagery Rehearsal Therapy
Sleep Tracking
Orthosomnia
Over the Counter
Prescription
CBD
Melatonin
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