EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS


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SWISH:

Background on Sleep and Circadian Rhythms

Describes the opponent process model and regulation of sleep.

Insomnia in Shift Work

Describes the 3P model of insomnia, contextualized for shift work.

Introduction to Shift Worker Intervention for Sleep Health

A general overview of the treatment process for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia adapted for shift work.

Sleep/Wake Scheduling

Provides an overview of the process for scheduling sleep and wake, including selecting the early/late schedules and maximizing overlap.

Unwinding Routine

Describes the importance and process of creating an unwinding routine to buffer between sleep and wake.

Circadian Misalignment

Describes the mismatch between the sleep drive and circadian rhythm in the context of shift work.

When to Seek and Avoid Light

Describes the strategies of when to seek and avoid light to maximize alertness and circadian alignment.

Stimulus Control

Describes the principles of stimulus control to maximize the connection between bed and sleep.

Introduction to Relaxation

Provides context and rationale for arousal reduction and relaxation strategies.

Scheduled Worry Time

Provides instructions for effectively using scheduled worry time.

The RISE UP Routine

Describes the RISE UP routine for increasing alertness upon awakening.

Nap/Rest Strategies

Describes how to consider and use napping to maintain alertness.

Sleep Environment and Hygiene

Describes the potential environmental and other factors that can impact sleep.

Microbreaks

Describes how to use microbreaks to reduce fatigue/sleepiness.

Caffeine

Describes how to use caffeine strategically and minimize its impact on sleep.

How to Avoid Insomnia in the Future

Provides a summary of how to incorporate the lessons learned in treatment going forward.