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Podcast: The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
Episode: How Therapists Can Help Clients Finally Sleep: An Interview with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S
Description: How Therapists Can Help Clients Finally Sleep: An Interview with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S
Curt and Katie interview sleep specialist Jessica Fink, LCSW-S, about what therapists often misunderstand about sleep—and what actually helps when clients are stuck in cycles of insomnia, nighttime anxiety, or maladaptive sleep behaviors. Jessica breaks down the limits of sleep hygiene, the fundamentals of CBT-I, what to do when clients wake up at 3 a.m. spiraling, how to distinguish tired vs. sleepy, and why wearables and blue light might be overrated concerns. She also shares how therapists can confidently assess sleep disorders and su...