3 Articles on States of Consciousness: Sleep, Nightmares, Dreams, & Hypnosis ARTICLE #1 TITLE How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep – Well Guides DESCRIPTION Want to know about how to really “get a better night’s sleep”? This is the most comprehensive article that focuses on the issue. “Most people know they need to… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Sleep
Psychology Update — 3 Fascinating Articles About Sleep
3 Fascinating Articles About Sleep ARTICLE #1 TITLE What Is REM Sleep and Why Is It Important? REM Sleep is magical. Here’s what we know. DESCRIPTION Sleep is a genuinely complex system that has much more to do than providing rest, renewal, and refreshment. As we go through the stages of sleep… Read more »
Psychology Update — Dreams: Here’s What Your Recurring Nightmares Actually Mean
TITLE Dreams: Here’s What Your Recurring Nightmares Actually Mean DESCRIPTION Given these difficult times during the pandemic, it is no surprise that many people have reported having an increase in bad dreams and nightmares. We all dream as part of our sleep cycle and label it as REM (rapid eye movement) stage of… Read more »
Psychology Podcast of the Week — Insomnia Coach Podcast
PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK NAME Insomnia Coach Podcast SOURCE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insomnia-coach-podcast/id1469454957 DESCRIPTION From the Podcast site: “Welcome to the Insomnia Coach® Podcast! My name is Martin Reed. I believe that nobody needs to live with chronic insomnia and that evidence-based cognitive and behavioral techniques can help you enjoy better sleep for… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES REGARDING UNUSUAL SLEEP PATTERNS/EXPERIENCES
3 ARTICLES REGARDING UNUSUAL SLEEP PATTERNS/EXPERIENCES ARTICLE #1 TITLE Exploding head syndrome: What to know DESCRIPTION Parasomnias are issues related to disturbed sleep patterns and may include night terrors, sleep walking and talking, as well as sleep eating. Another unusual parasomnia as been labeled “Exploding Head Syndrome.” From the article: “Exploding head syndrome… Read more »
Psychology Website of the Week — Insomnia Coach
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Insomnia Coach URL https://insomniacoach.com DESCRIPTION Martin Reed is an “expert” on the topic of insomnia. His website and podcasts are very popular for those experiencing this sleep problem. He also states: “Personal sleep coaching and online sleep education to improve your sleep so you… Read more »
Psychology Update — Researchers Say the Purpose of Sleep Shifts During the ‘Terrible Twos’
TITLE Researchers Say the Purpose of Sleep Shifts During the ‘Terrible Twos’ DESCRIPTION Why do we sleep and dream? These are age old questions that have fascinated all human cultures. Psychologists study sleep, dreaming, and rapid eye movement as part of the topic of consciousness. After birth during sleep, the majority of time in… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 Fascinating Articles About Sleep Issues
3 Fascinating Articles About Sleep Issues Article #1 TITLE The New Science of Sleep DESCRIPTION “Why people need rest and what happens to the mind and body during sleep remain enduring mysteries. But humans have intuitively grasped a connection between sufficient sleep and good health and emotional functioning. A wave of findings over the… Read more »
Psychology Update — Why Dreaming May Be Important for Your Health
TITLE Why Dreaming May Be Important for Your Health DESCRIPTION No other topics musters the same kind of attention and questioning from students than sleep and dreaming. This article, though a few years old, is a really great stand alone piece that covers sleep, dreaming, as well as the functions of REM sleep. The… Read more »
Psychology Update — How to Improve Your Sleep Routine in 3 Weeks
TITLE How to Improve Your Sleep Routine in 3 Weeks DESCRIPTION Sleep is a major topic in Psychology. When asked about how much sleep they need, most folks answer with one word “MORE!” Sleep researchers have generated lists of “sleep hygiene” rules that, in reality, will improve sleep if followed consistently for a few… Read more »