Checklist For Better Sleep

The Checklist for Better Sleep aims to enhance sleep hygiene through self-assessment and positive behavior change.

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Professional version

Offers theory, guidance, and prompts for mental health professionals. Downloads are in Fillable PDF format where appropriate.

Client version

Includes client-friendly guidance. Downloads are in Fillable PDF format where appropriate.

Editable version (PPT)

An editable Microsoft PowerPoint version of the resource.

Overview

Some sleep experts suggest that addressing sleep hygiene is an important part of treating sleep problems. This sleep hygiene worksheet is designed as a checklist, enabling clients to evaluate how effectively they are creating the right conditions for a good night's sleep and encouraging behavior change.

Why Use This Resource?

Many clients struggle with poor sleep. This resource provides:

A tool for assessing current sleep habits and identifying areas of improvement.
Guidance on establishing a healthy sleep routine.
A discussion point for exploring client beliefs and behaviors related to sleep.

Key Benefits

Informative

A clear checklist to assess and address unhelpful sleep habits.

Practical

Outlines recommendations for improving sleep.

Insightful

Helps clients understand the impact of lifestyle choices on sleep.

Flexible

Can be utilized with a wide range of clients.

Who is this for?

Insomnia

Difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep.

Anxiety

Racing thoughts or worries that prevent restful sleep.

Depression

Altered sleep patterns, such as early morning waking.

Integrating it into your practice

Assess

Use the checklist to identify unhelpful sleep habits.

Educate

Review the information to highlight elements of good sleep hygiene.

Plan

Help clients design a personalized sleep improvement plan.

Theoretical Background & Therapist Guidance

This worksheet includes a tick-box approach for clients to assess how well they are setting the conditions for sleep. It can be used as a self-assessment tool for clients, or as a discussion point in therapy. This worksheets covers essential points of good sleep hygeine including diet, exercise, and sleep habits.

What's inside

A detailed checklist covering factors that hinder or enhance sleep.
Therapist guidance for using the resource with clients.
Key references and recommendations for further reading.

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FAQs

The goal is to help individuals identify and modify behaviors that negatively impact their sleep quality.

Therapists can incorporate the checklist into sessions to raise awareness about clients' sleep habits and to facilitate discussions on improving sleep hygiene.

How This Resource Improves Clinical Outcomes

By promoting better sleep hygiene, this resource can lead to:

Positive behavior change related to sleep.
Better sleep quality and duration.
Improved mood and concentration.

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References And Further Reading

Schutte-Rodin, S., Broch, L., Buysse, D., Dorsey, C., & Sateia, M. (2008). Clinical guideline for the evaluation and management of chronic insomnia in adults. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine: Official Publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 4(5), 487.