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Goodnight Mind: Turn Off Your Noisy Thoughts and Get a Good Night's Sleep

by Rachel Manber
Carney, Colleen E. & . New Harbinger. Jun. 2013. 192p. ISBN 9781608826186. pap. $16.95. HEALTH
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Carney (director, Sleep & Depression Laboratory, Ryerson Univ., Toronto) and Manber (director, Insomnia & Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program, Stanford Univ.) have written a book for patrons with sleep issues such as insomnia. They outline ten steps for stopping one's thoughts from interfering with sleep. This book utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, a form of psychotherapy that developed from research on fatigue and sleep disorders. The ten chapters contain bulleted summaries for review. After the first chapter explains how to understand the sleep system, the majority of the book focuses on setting the stage for sleep, creating a "Buffer Zone" for dealing with your day, training on how to quiet your mind, and relaxation strategies. At the end of the book is a sleep diary.
VERDICT Filled with practical, expert advice, this book will be of use to anyone suffering from insomnia or other sleep issues. An excellent fit for patrons vigilant about their health and well-being.
Reviewed by Rebecca Raszewski, Univ. of Illinois Lib., Chicago , Apr 15, 2013
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