The Clinical Conversationalist: A Patient Educator's Guide to Working With Insomnia Clients

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Linda Rosenbery

The Clinical Conversationalist

A Patient Educator's Guide to Working With Insomnia Clients

Linda Rosenbery

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Palmetto Publishing
29 January 2024

Psychology; Sleep disorders & therapy; Coping with illness

Unlock the Power of Conversation in Insomnia Therapy: Transform Patient Education with a Groundbreaking Blueprint.

Designed expressly for patient educators and medical staff, 'The Clinical Conversationalist: A Patient Educator's Guide to Working With Insomnia Clients' arrives as a vital addition to the evolving field of sleep medicine. Authored by Linda Rosenbery, an adept mental health counselor and patient educator, this guide offers a groundbreaking Three-Session Blueprint. This structured program is aimed at equipping healthcare professionals with the skills to address the multi-faceted challenges of insomnia through cognitive and behavioral interventions.

The book casts the patient educator as a 'Clinical Conversationalist, ' advocating for an approach that blends clinical expertise with empathetic, effective dialogue. Making use of relatable case studies like 'The Tired Teacher, ' it contextualizes insomnia within the wider scope of cognitive distortions, motivational issues, and lifestyle factors. It also offers an in-depth guide to clinical interviewing techniques, providing a diverse set of tools to engage clients effectively.

By emphasizing the role of motivation and exposing the frequent cognitive distortions in insomnia, Rosenbery's approach transcends the limitations of a standardized fix. Rich in scholarly insights yet entirely accessible, this guide is an indispensable asset for those dedicated to enhancing the standard of insomnia education through a brief, impactful 3-session program.

By: Linda Rosenbery
Imprint: Palmetto Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 395g
ISBN: 9798822933040
Pages: 142
Publication Date: 29 January 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Linda Rosenbery is a seasoned mental health counselor and the Managing Director of a sleep medicine practice and CPAP.Durable Medical Equipment company in the Chicago area. With a career spanning multiple roles, her current work can be characterized by a quiet passion to integrate clinical expertise with empathetic dialogue in the treatment of insomnia. She is deeply committed to filling the service gap in specialized insomnia therapy. Linda holds profound respect for, and is guided by, leading institutions in sleep medicine, including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Sleep Foundation, and the sleep research programs at Cleveland Clinic, Stanford, and the University of Pittsburgh.