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Published USA, 2008
The author of this new book argues that we should forget expensive mattresses, fancy foam pillows and white noise machines as cures for insomnia. His program is based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and claims that research has shown that CBT works even better than powerful sleep medications. The workbook begins with a self-assessment of sleep habits with questionnaires and an evaluation of how sleep problems affect one's life. The complete program then aims to:

+  Stop the racing thoughts that keep us awake
+  Train ourselves to sleep using stimulus control, sleep restriction and deep relaxation skills
+  Identify foods and lifestyle factors that may be making things worse
+  Keep a personal sleep log to track progress

Stephanie Silberman is a clinical psychologist and a consultant to many sleep laboratories in the USA.
Paperback. 186 pages