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Insomnia Disorder

The Treatment Program SLEEPexpert for Clinical Practice

  • 1st Edition - October 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Christoph Nissen, Carlotta L. Schneider, Elisabeth Hertenstein
  • Language: English

Treating Insomnia: The Treatment Program SLEEPexpert for Clinical Practice is a comprehensive guide designed to transform insomnia treatment in clinical settings. Beginning with a… Read more

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Description

Treating Insomnia: The Treatment Program SLEEPexpert for Clinical Practice is a comprehensive guide designed to transform insomnia treatment in clinical settings. Beginning with a review of the essential connection between sleep and health, the book presents the intricate regulation of sleep and the critical diagnostic criteria for insomnia. This book highlights the importance of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) as the frontline intervention while addressing the alarming trend of inadequate implementation and reliance on pharmacological treatments that often lead to unwanted side effects.

The development of SLEEPexpert—a tailored adaptation of CBT-I—is introduced as a pivotal solution, offering a structured treatment manual that outlines its foundational principles and the three distinct phases of the program. With practical tips and specific goals for implementation, this book equips healthcare professionals with the necessary tools to effectively integrate SLEEPexpert into their practices.

Key features

  • Explores innovative adaptations of cognitive behavioral therapy specifically tailored for diverse patient needs
  • Highlights real-world case studies that illustrate the successful integration of the SLEEPexpert program in clinical settings
  • Includes customizable resources and worksheets to enhance patient engagement throughout the treatment process

Readership

Clinicians/Professionals/Practitioners and researchers working with patients with insomnia disorder.

Table of contents

Section 1. Introduction to Sleep

1. Sleep and Health

2. Sleep Regulation

Section 2. Insomnia and Treatment

3. Diagnostic Criteria

4. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

5. Pharmacological Treatment

Section 3. CBT-I in Clinical Practice

6. (Insufficient) Implementation of CBT-I

7. Development of SLEEPexpert

Section 4. SLEEPexpert – Treatment Manual

8. Basics

9. The Three Phases of the SLEEPexpert Treatment Program

Section 5. Implementing SLEEPexpert in Clinical Practice

10. Overall Goal

11. Specific Goals

12. Tips for Implementation

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Christoph Nissen

Christoph Nissen, Prof. Dr. med., university professor and chief physician (psychiatric specialties), director of the Sleep Center at Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG). Head of the Sleep Section of the German Society for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Neurology (DGPPN), with extensive clinical and research expertise in the areas of sleep and psychiatry.
Affiliations and expertise
Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG), Switzerland

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Carlotta L. Schneider

Carlotta L. Schneider, MSc, doctoral candidate and psychotherapist in training, specializing in psychotherapy research in the areas of sleep and psychiatry at the University of Geneva.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Bern, Switzerland

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Elisabeth Hertenstein

Elisabeth Hertenstein, PD Dr. phil., clinical psychologist and research associate specializing in psychotherapy research in the areas of sleep and psychiatry at the University of Geneva.

Affiliations and expertise
University of Geneva, Switzerland