Reclaiming Sleep: Advanced Therapy Strategies to Reduce Trauma Related Nightmares
Date: January 27th, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Trainer: Lillian Gibson, PhD.
2.75 CEUs are available!
Solutions to nighttime fears surrounding scary awakenings are not found within the purchase of a new mattress, the sounds of waterfalls in the background, use of aromatherapy, and counting sheep. Effective sleep interventions are beyond the scope of what sleep hygiene can offer. Imagery Rehearsal Therapy combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies have proven to be useful in helping many individuals improve poor quality sleep while reducing the intensity and frequency of nightmares.
Participants in the upcoming trainings will learn how to deeply listen to their clients’ sleep struggles to in-turn help them effectively modify their sleep habits, develop more positive thoughts surrounding sleep, and have confidence in their ability to regain control of a sleep routine in the absence of overwhelming nightmares. Important topics such as medical conditions, biological factors, stimulus control, sleep restriction, imagery, and dream rehearsal will be discussed to inform effective treatment interventions.
The current webinar led by Dr. Lillian Gibson will provide mental health professionals best practices to assess and treat nightmares. Participants will learn how to apply treatment specific approaches to help clients achieve better sleep. The on-line training will use case vignettes to guide the presentation and uncover mistakes that can be made when effective approaches to improve sleep are not utilized.
Dr. Lillian Gibson, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist often referred to as a “mood makeover” expert. She is a highly recommended speaker, consultant, and clinician due to her advanced assessment and treatment skills. Dr. Gibson takes pride in combining her vocational rehabilitation counseling, and clinical psychology expertise to help clients solve their problems through individual, group, or couples therapy for emotional healing and restoration. Her professional footprints include places such as Johns Hopkins, and international research in South Africa. Dr. Gibson’s resume also includes gold star interventions for anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, nightmares, and chronic medical conditions. Dr. Gibson is passionate about highlighting the importance of cultural awareness within mental health services. She is often found providing customized workshops and trainings to corporations, non-profit organizations, and various workgroups who value emotional awareness and resiliency strategies.