Psychological Treatments Archive (Chambless)

Relaxation Training for Insomnia

Status: Strong Research Support In relaxation-based treatments, patients are taught formal exercises focused on reducing somatic tension (e.g.,...

Paradoxical Intention for Insomnia

Status: Strong Research Support Paradoxical intention is a cognitive technique that consists of persuading a patient to engage in his or her most...

Stimulus Control Therapy for Insomnia

Status: Strong Research Support The main goal in stimulus control therapy is to reduce the anxiety or conditioned arousal individuals may feel when...

Sleep Restriction Therapy for Insomnia

Status: Strong Research Support Sleep restriction therapy utilizes a form of systematic sleep deprivation in which a sleep window is established and...