Towards Better Sleep in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Psychologist

Towards Better Sleep

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3356 8255

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24.01.2022 To perform at your best, you need a good night’s sleep, a healthy diet & regular exercise. Learn more on #worldsleepday http://bit.ly/ZjuXnf

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23.01.2022 CANTS SLEEP? A good nights sleep is essential for everyone, but not everyone gets to sleep well all the time. Lack of sleep is different to a long-standing sl...eep disorder or insomnia. John is 43 and divorced from his wife five years ago. He visited Psychology Consultants and mentioned that he had been chronically unable to sleep after his divorce. John reported going to bed early and watching television in bed. He admitted to worrying about his sleep loss all through the day and assumed that something bad would occur to him if the problem of loss of sleep continued. Johns case is common. One in ten people report the issue of Insomnia sometime in their life often as a result of some event. A few of the contributors might be: Disease or physical pain Stress and worries Boredom, loneliness, unhappiness and depression Pondering over problems while in bed Inactivity Napping during the day Over-consumption of alcohol Over-stimulation from intake of stimulants like caffeine or tobacco at night or late exercise. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT: http://towardsbettersleep.wordpress.com/case-studies/

18.01.2022 If you are suffering from insomnia, there's no better time than SLEEP AWARENESS WEEK to take action! We still have 3 spots remaining in the October Towards Better Sleep Programme. For more information visit: www.towardsbettersleep.com.au

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17.01.2022 5 Common Sleep Problems answered by Towards Better Sleep Facilitators, Dr Curt Gray & Kathryn Smith 1. Stay up later rather than going to bed earlier Going to b...ed when you are not sleepy can start a vicious insomnia cycle. You feel anxious and frustrated that you cant fall asleep, and then you lie awake while the problem perpetuates. It is important to differentiate sleepiness from just feeling tired. We can experience tired throughout our body but sleepiness is simply dictated by our eyes closing and literally getting the nods. Sleepiness will come in waves and when we get this wave at an appropriate time at night, we need to take this cue and catch it. 2. Avoid napping during the day Whilst napping might be desirable for those that are not sleeping well during the night, a nap can significantly reduce your sleep drive and will make it harder to initiate or maintain sleep at a desirable time. If you are tempted to nap, try increasing your level of arousal, which is as simple as standing up. 3. Develop a regular exercise regime We all know that exercise is good for us and will help maintain a healthy mind and body. Exercise also has the added benefit of deepening and extending our sleep. The exercise that works best for this is weight or resistance training. So start pumping that iron or turn up the exercise bike. Anytime of the day is fine however best to keep it a couple of hours clear of bedtime. 4. Learn a relaxation procedure. Having a balance in our lives is important. We often neglect relaxation and use the excuse of being time poor. If you are having troubles sleeping, learning a relaxation procedure can be invaluable. We only enter sleep from a state of relaxation. So if we go to bed and make relaxation our goal, sleep is likely to follow if needed. Whilst alcohol can help us relax and maybe sleep initially, it will typically disrupt our sleep later in the night. So maybe saying no to that glass of wine or two in the evening will pay off. 5. Keep your evenings free of technology. The main regulator of our sleep is light. It dictates when we wake and when we fall asleep. With increasing use of computers and smart phones we are exposed to more light in the evenings than we have ever been. Computers and smart phones throw out a lot of blue/green light, which can delay the onset of our sleep phase. We can combat this by wearing amber or red glasses, or simply turn off a couple of hours before bed. For more information on our sleep programme, Towards Better Sleep, visit www.towardsbettersleep.com.au or www.psychologyconsultants.com.au

15.01.2022 A Healthy Man Needs His Forty Winks Mens Health Week 9-15 June Lack of sleep is often something that we associate with the female population, with pregnancy, ...motherhood and hormones wreaking havoc with normal sleep patterns. But are we forgetting the other 50% of the population? This week (9-15 June) marks Mens Health Week as part of a national initiative, Mens Health Month, so the team at Psychology Consultants will be covering a range of health concerns that affect Australian men. Sleep difficulty is one of the most frequent complaints people present to health practitioners, affecting about 10% of the population. It can have major adverse effects on a persons life, and has been associated with psychological, occupational, health and economic repercussions. Professor Gary Wittert, Director of the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Mens Health, recently reviewed evidence that demonstrated the important role that sleep had for maintaining healthy testosterone levels in men, energy levels, libido, mood, mental acuity and muscle mass. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24435056, Journal of Andrology) According to the National Sleep Foundation, evidence suggests that people with insomnia have a ten-fold risk of developing depression. Individuals may suffer from a range of insomnia symptoms, including difficulty falling asleep (sleep onset insomnia), difficulty staying asleep (sleep maintenance insomnia), unrefreshing sleep and daytime sleepiness. The good news is; there is a way out of the vicious cycle of bad sleep. The first step is to recognize the problem and to speak with your GP about an appropriate health plan. Psychology Consultants runs a long-standing group programme called Towards Better Sleep (TBS). The programme focuses on education, behavioural techniques, correcting faulty thinking and relaxation strategies. So if insomnia is troubling you, speak with your GP about your suitability for referral to the Towards Better Sleep Programme, commencing 17th July 2014. Visit: http://www.towardsbettersleep.com.au Phone: (07) 3356 8255 Email: [email protected]

14.01.2022 Towards Better Sleep Facilitators, Psychiatrist, Dr Curt Gray and Clinical Psychologist, Kathryn Smith have been successfully running the programme for over 10 years.

13.01.2022 Tune in for a very interesting interview between Dr Curt Gray, Towards Better Sleep facilitator and Sleep Specialist, Dr David Cunnington on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia http://sleephub.com.au/podcast-3/

12.01.2022 A Healthy Man Needs His Forty Winks Men's Health Week 9-15 June Lack of sleep is often something that we associate with the female population, with pregnancy, ...motherhood and hormones wreaking havoc with normal sleep patterns. But are we forgetting the other 50% of the population? This week (9-15 June) marks Mens Health Week as part of a national initiative, Men's Health Month, so the team at Psychology Consultants will be covering a range of health concerns that affect Australian men. Sleep difficulty is one of the most frequent complaints people present to health practitioners, affecting about 10% of the population. It can have major adverse effects on a persons life, and has been associated with psychological, occupational, health and economic repercussions. Professor Gary Wittert, Director of the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Mens Health, recently reviewed evidence that demonstrated the important role that sleep had for maintaining healthy testosterone levels in men, energy levels, libido, mood, mental acuity and muscle mass. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24435056, Journal of Andrology) According to the National Sleep Foundation, evidence suggests that people with insomnia have a ten-fold risk of developing depression. Individuals may suffer from a range of insomnia symptoms, including difficulty falling asleep (sleep onset insomnia), difficulty staying asleep (sleep maintenance insomnia), unrefreshing sleep and daytime sleepiness. The good news is; there is a way out of the vicious cycle of bad sleep. The first step is to recognize the problem and to speak with your GP about an appropriate health plan. Psychology Consultants runs a long-standing group programme called Towards Better Sleep (TBS). The programme focuses on education, behavioural techniques, correcting faulty thinking and relaxation strategies. So if insomnia is troubling you, speak with your GP about your suitability for referral to the Towards Better Sleep Programme, commencing 17th July 2014. Visit: http://www.towardsbettersleep.com.au Phone: (07) 3356 8255 Email: [email protected]

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10.01.2022 If you are suffering from insomnia, theres no better time than SLEEP AWARENESS WEEK to take action! We still have 3 spots remaining in the October Towards Better Sleep Programme. For more information visit: www.towardsbettersleep.com.au

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07.01.2022 IS THIS YOU? Our Towards Better Sleep Group Therapy Programme might be the answer to your sleepless nights. Visit http://www.towardsbettersleep.com.au Next group commencing 17th July 2014.

07.01.2022 9 Effective Ways to Cope With Jet Lag Most of us at some stage of our lives will experience the suffering of jetlag, a temporary condition caused by air travel ...across time zones. Our body clocks are out of whack resulting in a temporary circadian rhythm sleep disorder or sleep-wake schedule disorder. Fatigue and insomnia are the most common signs of jetlag, however some people experience more severe symptoms including anxiety, confusion, headaches, digestive issues, dizziness, and mentation difficulties such as memory loss. If you have traveled with a child or baby, they are not immune and can also suffer from these symptoms. Although jetlag is somewhat unavoidable, there are ways to help your body recover more effectively without prolonging the inconvenient symptoms brought on by international travel. Visit our blog: http://psychologyconsultants.wordpress.com to discover 9 ways to help you cope with jetlag.

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05.01.2022 About Towards Better Sleep Programme Towards Better Sleep was established over 10 years ago by Clinical Psychologist Kathryn Smith and Psychiatrist Dr Curt Gray. Kathryn is a Clinical Psychologist and co-director of Brisbane based practice, Psychology Consultants and Dr Curt Gray is an experienced Psychiatrist and sleep specialist in public and private practice. Towards Better Sleep is a cognitive behavioural treatment programme that uses evidenced based techniques that focus... on sleep education and behavioural techniques, correcting faulty thinking and relaxation strategies. The group is held in 4 x 1 hour sessions at Psychology Consultants Morningside practice. A group setting offers many benefits including reducing the cost of treatment and giving clients the opportunity to share and learn from each others insomnia experiences. Each session costs $95.00 to attend, however we request full programme payment of $380.00 prior to the programmes commencement. These group sessions are a medical service, provided by a medical practitioner and are therefore subject to a Medicare rebate of $40 per session (as of 1 November 2012). We provide participants with a receipt on completion of each session to enable you to claim your rebate directly from Medicare. For more information or to register for the next group visit our website http://www.towardsbettersleep.com.au

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04.01.2022 To perform at your best, you need a good nights sleep, a healthy diet & regular exercise. Learn more on #worldsleepday http://bit.ly/ZjuXnf

04.01.2022 Seriously Unhealthy Sleep Facts! Did you know an estimated 6% of the Australian population have a sleep disorder! Research conducted by Access Economics for Sleep Australia reveals some shocking statistics associating sleep disorders with 9.1% of work related injuries, 8.3% of depression, 7.6% of non work-related motor vehicle accidents, 2.9% of diabetes, 0.9% of kidney disease and 6% of cardiovascular disease. ... Sleep difficulty is one of the most frequent complaints people present to health practitioners, affecting about 10% of the population. It can have major adverse effects on a persons life, causing substantial psychological, occupational, health and economic repercussions, Clinical Psychologist, Kathryn Smith said. Chronic sleep difficulties can lead to psychological distress, impairment in daytime functioning, fatigue-related error-making or accidents, and increased use of sick leave. So if insomnia is troubling you, speak with your GP about your suitable for referral to the Towards Better Sleep Programme, commencing 17th July 2014. Visit www.towardsbettersleep.com.au Phone (07) 3356 8255 Email [email protected]

02.01.2022 Sleep Talk Podcast, featuring Dr Curt Gray. In this episode, Moira and David introduce themselves and the Sleep Talk podcast. They also discuss insomnia, including what insomnia is and how its treated. http://sleephub.com.au/podcast/

02.01.2022 Think twice about the double shot latte during Sleep Awareness Week- 4th July- 10th July 2016

01.01.2022 5 simple ways you can help alleviate daily stress. By Clinical Psychologist, Kathryn Smith Its no secret that stress is one of the leading causes of sleep prob...lems. Most of us live life on the fast lane, with work, family and social demands that sometimes lead to heightened stress, anxiety and other mental health concerns. So here are 5 simple ways you can reduce stress which may just lead to a better nights sleep. 1. Exercise I dont have time, I hear you say? Make time! Even if its taking the stairs or the long way to the bus, 15 minutes of exercise will help clear you head and produce those much needed endorphins. 2. Meditate Meditating every day can significantly reduce stress and anxiety by altering the neural pathways. Sit up straight, inhale and exhale and repeat your daily mantra. 3. Breathe It sounds simple but if stress is getting the better of you, take a moment to take some really deep breaths and focus on whats really important in your day. 4. Slow Down Its easier said than done but remind yourself to enjoy the journey. Take in your surroundings, whether that is the crispness of the air, the view from your office or the flowers that are blooming. 5. Talk it through Talking through lifes demands with a friend, colleague or family member can really help put things in perspective. This can be done by phone or email but in face to face is always the best approach. For more information visit the website http://www.towardsbettersleep.com.au