FAQ
what is CBT-I?
CBT-I is a multi-factorial approach to treating insomnia using behavioral lifestyle changes, learning to stop and challenge negative thoughts, and learning ways to relax your mind and body.
what are the benefits of CBT-I?
CBT-I is considered the front-line treatment (even prior to medication) according to the American College of Physicians. Treatment is often short-term (typically 4 to 6 sessions) and has minimal side effects. Research has shown improvements in sleep from CBT-I are equal to and in some cases better than the best sleeping pills without feeling the groggy effect the next day. Treatment benefits are long lasting and can be successfully used to treat insomnia occurring with many other medical or psychiatric disorders.
What is hypnosis and how does it help?
Hypnosis is considered to be a focus of attention and is used to help many medical and psychological problems. Hypnosis is used in the context of a psychological or medical treatment as an adjunct to treatment by someone trained to treat the identified problem. It is very safe and effective for many people with many different medical complaints and psychological symptoms when used by a trained and licensed medical professional.
Some examples of symptoms or disorders treated with hypnosis
Depression, anxiety, sleep walking, nausea, chronic hiccups, pain, IBS, eating disorders, fear of flying, PTSD, and stress.
What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. EMDR is a model of psychotherapy designed to help a patients reprocess traumatic memories and stress reactions. A traumatic memory is a memory that is not just recalled but stored in the body and when one remembers the memory they have a physical reaction and a sense of reliving the event. For example, recall the last birthday party you attended. Most likely you remember some images and people who were at the party but you would not relive the event. However, traumatic memories cause the person to feel anxious and fearful like they did when they were in the traumatic event. EMDR can help to process these traumatic memories and help the person to not have the negative emotional and physiological response when reminded of the event.
Am I a good candidate for any of these treatments?
Dr. Jaclyn Lewis-Croswell will complete an evaluation and with your input will determine the best treatment for you to help alleviate your symptoms. Sometimes one approach is the right strategy, other times there is another approach that will be better for you. Talk to her about your concerns and treatment needs.