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Section 11
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Using the ‘Drifting Downward’ Technique to help Induce Sleep In this section, we will discuss four mental imagery techniques. Four mental imagery techniques that we will discuss are the ‘Float Along,’ ‘Drifting Downward.’ ‘Count Down to Relaxation,’ and the ‘On Vacation’ techniques. As you listen to this track, consider your sleep disorder client. Whether he or she is suffering from insomnia, hyper-somnia, another primary sleep disorder, or even a secondary sleep disorder, how could your client benefit from one of these techniques? Would playing part or all of this track in your next session be helpful? Mental Imagery Ben didn’t have insomnia, but rather prevented himself from going to sleep because he said, "Sleep is boring and I want to do other stuff." I found that Ben disliked lying in bed with nothing to do and therefore waited until late at night or early in the morning to go to bed. Because Ben was so preoccupied, I used several mental imagery techniques with him. Technique #1: The ‘Float Along’ Technique Technique #2: The ‘Drifting Downward’ Technique Technique #3: The ‘Count Down to Relaxation’ Technique Technique #4: The ‘On Vacation’ Technique For this technique Mariah imagined her ideal vacation She visualized packing, boarding a plane, take-off and each subsequent detail of the vacation. Mariah stated, "I’m usually asleep before I get to the really good stuff!" What other mental imagery techniques do you use with your sleep disorder clients? Would it be helpful to play this track in one of your sessions? In this section, we discussed four mental imagery techniques. Four mental imagery techniques that we will discuss are the ‘Float Along,’ ‘Drifting Downward.’ ‘Count Down to Relaxation,’ and the ‘On Vacation’ techniques. In the next section, we will discuss behavioral interventions for breathing related sleep disorders. There are several types of breathing related sleep disorders for which exist a limited number of treatment options. Peer-Reviewed Journal Article References: Keesman, M., Aarts, H., Häfner, M., & Papies, E. K. (2020). The decentering component of mindfulness reduces reactions to mental imagery. Motivation Science, 6(1), 34–42. Sell, C., Möller, H., & Taubner, S. (2018). Effectiveness of integrative imagery- and trance-based psychodynamic therapies: Guided imagery psychotherapy and hypnopsychotherapy. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 28(1), 90–113.
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