You Are Working with a Client Who Reports Difficulty Sleeping

question 11

Multiple Choice

You are working with a client who reports difficulty sleeping. It has gotten so bad that he dreads bedtime because he knows he will toss and turn for an hour before he falls asleep and wake up a few hours later, unable to fall back to sleep. He states he knows these feelings of dread and the anxiety associated with it is further complicating his ability to fall asleep. You decide to use an intervention that incorporates mindfulness and education about sleep and sleep hygiene in the hopes that your client will begin to see sleep as a positive activity. Which approach to sleep disorders does this best represent?

• A) Pharmacological
• B) Cognitive therapy
• C) Environmental adaptations
• D) Bedtime routine

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