Addressing Nightmares in Psychotherapy

[1 CE] This on-demand course provides an overview of the phenomenon of nightmares, distinguish nightmares from other sleep disturbances, and provide instruction on the utilizing IRT to address nightmares in psychological treatment.

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Course curriculum

1. Seminar Video
1. Post-Test
1. Course Evaluation Survey

About this course

$35.00
CE Credits: 1.0 hours
Self-Paced Video-Based Course
Level: Introductory

About This Course

Nightmares are a common phenomenon of the sleep-wake cycle, with up to 85% of individuals reporting experiences of nightmares at some point in their lives and 2% - 8% of individuals reporting chronic or severe nightmares which impact their ability to achieve restorative sleep. Although not frequently the primary presenting problem which brings individuals to psychological treatment, individuals presenting for the treatment of PTSD, depression, anxiety, other sleep disorders, or medical illnesses may be more vulnerable to nightmares. Individuals may also be more likely to experience this sleep disturbance as the result of adverse effects of a medication or other substance. Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) is a brief evidence-based intervention that may bring relief to those experiencing nightmares. This workshop will provide an overview of the phenomenon of nightmares, distinguish nightmares from other sleep disturbances, and provide instruction on the utilizing IRT to address nightmares in psychological treatment.

Course created: December 2024

Learning Objectives

At the completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Describe the phenomenon of nightmares and its prevalence.
Describe other sleep disturbances often mischaracterized as nightmares.
Describe the utilization of Imagery Rehearsal Therapy.

Instructor(s)

Marla Deibler, PsyD. ABPP

Founder & CEO, The Center for Emotional Health

[email protected]

Marla Deibler, PsyD, ABPP is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board-Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, and Founder/CEO of The Center for Emotional Health. Dr. Deibler serves on the Faculty of the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) of the International OCD Foundation, the Board of Directors of OCD NJ - the NJ affiliate of the IOCDF, and on the Scientific Advisory Council of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. Dr. Deibler is a Visiting Clinical Supervisor at the Rutgers University Psychological Services Clinic, and an Executive Council member of the ACBS OCD SIG. She is co-author of The BFRB Recover Workbook: Effective Recovery from Hair pulling, Skin Picking, Nail Biting and Other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, and Free to Be Me with a BFRB: The Ultimate Kids’ Guide to Living Well with Hair Pulling, Skin Picking, Nail Biting, and Other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. She also writes for Psychology Today.

Continuing Education

Course Approvals

The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC is not responsible to verify that American Psychological Association continuing education credits are approved by an attendee's respective state licensing Board.

The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0189. Provider Name: The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC Address: 1910 Route 70, E, Suite 7, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-2123 Email address: [email protected]

The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7263. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC, #1820, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 6/15/2023 - 6/15/2026.

*A post test must be taken and passed in order to receive CE credit. Participants may retake the posttest a maximum of 3 times to receive a passing score. A qualifying passing score is 80% or above.