Is it necessary for patients to discontinue their sleep medication to participate in the program?
In principle, patients can participate with or without medication. However, participation is only meaningful if there is a current dissatisfaction with sleep. Patients who are satisfied with their sleep while on medication will not benefit from bedtime restriction. In this case, the medication would need to be reduced first. Patients who continue experiencing poor sleep […]
What can I do in case of non-response?
Like any therapy, SLEEPexpert does not work equally well for all patients. If patients report no improvement during the program, check whether the sleep window has been consistently implemented to allow for change. Often, it turns out that the sleep window was not regularly adhered to (e.g., longer time in bed on weekends or daytime […]
What additional information does the SLEEPexpert book provide?
The most important section of the book is the SLEEPexpert treatment manual, which offers a step-by-step guide—from indication and practical implementation to discussing challenging therapy situations. The book gives a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of sleep and sleep regulation, insomnia disorder and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT‑I). The introduction provides a better understanding […]
Who can I contact for more information?
For any further questions, please contact: contact@sleepexpert.ch