A Synergistic Treatment Approach for Insomnia and Nightmares in Veterans with PTSD
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Originally Published In
Journal of Military and Government Counseling
Volume Number
6
Issue Number
1
Page Numbers
71-
Abstract
Sleep disturbances are prevalent among veterans. In particular, insomnia and nightmares are common complaints for this population. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) are established treatments for insomnia and nightmares respectively. This paper reviews recent literature on insomnia and nightmares in military personnel. The treatment of insomnia with CBT-I and nightmares with IRT are discussed. Finally, the integration of CBT-I and IRT for sleep disturbances in Veterans with PTSD is presented.
