Nightmares and sleep disturbances are among the most distressing and persistent symptoms of trauma.
But assuming these issues will improve as therapy progresses can leave clients suffering longer than necessary … and worsen irritability, memory lapses, and concentration difficulties that make therapy even harder.
Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) offers a faster, more direct approach so you can reduce nightmares and improve your clients’ sleep in as few as 3 to 4 sessions - no previous sleep expertise required!
And now in this live webinar, you can learn to apply the evidence-based IRT protocol in just one day so you can:
And since the focus of IRT is on re-writing (and not recalling) nightmares, this approach is not only proven to work but is gentle on your clients.
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
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| Manual - Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) for Trauma (24.9 MB) | 32 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) for Trauma - French (24.9 MB) | 32 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) for Trauma - Italian (24.9 MB) | 32 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) for Trauma - German (24.9 MB) | 32 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) for Trauma - Spanish (24.9 MB) | 32 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Amelia Kelley, PhD, is a therapist, TEDx speaker, researcher and author of several books including Gaslighting Recovery for Women: The Complete Guide to Recognizing Manipulation and Achieving Freedom from Emotional Abuse.
Her specialties include treating survivors of abuse and relationship trauma, highly sensitive persons, and adults with ADHD using a variety of modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, and art therapy.
Dr. Kelley is an adjunct faculty member at Yorkville University in the School of Counseling Psychology and a nationally recognized relationship expert featured on SiriusXM Doctor Radio’s The Psychiatry Show as well as NPR’s The Measure of Everyday Life. Her private practice is part of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at the Kinsey Institute.
In addition to her work as a clinician, she is also a certified meditation and yoga instructor whose other books include Powered by ADHD: Strategies and Exercises for Women to Harness their Untapped Gifts, coauthor of What I Wish I Knew: Surviving and Thriving After an Abusive Relationship, as well as Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience. She is also a contributing author for Psychology Today and ADDitude Magazine.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amelia Kelley maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with the Art Therapy Institute. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amelia Kelley has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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