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Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) for Trauma: Rapidly Decrease Chronic Nightmares, Improve Sleep and Reduce PTSD Symptoms

Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) for Trauma: Rapidly Decrease Chronic Nightmares, Improve Sleep and Reduce PTSD Symptoms

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Nightmares and sleep disturbances are among the most distressing and persistent symptoms of trauma.

But assuming these issues will improve as therapy progresses can leave clients suffering longer than necessary … and worsen irritability, memory lapses, and concentration difficulties that make therapy even harder.

Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) offers a faster, more direct approach so you can reduce nightmares and improve your clients’ sleep in as few as 3 to 4 sessions - no previous sleep expertise required!

And now in this live webinar, you can learn to apply the evidence-based IRT protocol in just one day so you can:

  • Rapidly reduce the frequency and intensity of clients’ nightmares
  • Quickly improve clients overall emotional well-being
  • Make therapy more efficient by reducing the memory lapses, irritability, and concentration issues caused by poor sleep
  • And much more

And since the focus of IRT is on re-writing (and not recalling) nightmares, this approach is not only proven to work but is gentle on your clients.

So don’t wait. Purchase today!

Here's What You'll Learn


Nightmares, Sleep Disturbance and PTSD
  • Diagnosing PTSD
  • CPTSD and special consideration for IRT
  • Co-occurring sleep disturbances with PTSD
  • Traumatic versus nontraumatic nightmares
  • The prevalence of nightmares and traumatic nightmares in PTSD
  • The function of nightmares and dreams as exposure
Sleep Quality and Trauma Recovery
  • How stress adversely impact sleep health
  • Chronic pain exacerbated by sleep disorders in PTSD
  • Frequent waking, hyperarousal and nightmares
  • Quality sleep and memory consolidation
  • Quality sleep and emotion regulation
  • What happens to the sleep deprived PTSD brain
Theoretical Underpinnings of IRT
  • Research support for use of IRT
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and IRT
  • Emotional processing theory and IRT
  • The use of Targeted memory reactivation (TMR) and IRT
  • Research, risks and treatment limitations
  • Indication and contraindications
How to Administer the IRT 6 Step Protocol
  • Step 1 – Psychoeducation and Rationale
  • Step 2 – Dream Analysis and Selection
  • Step 3 – Dream Recording (written or alternatives of telling/drawing)
  • Step 4 – Dream Rescripting
  • Step 5 – Dream Rehearsal
  • Step 6 – Follow up
Incorporate Other CBT Strategies for Growth and Healing
  • Overview of evidenced based CBT-I treatment for insomnia
  • Change unhelpful cognitions around sleep
  • Growth mindset to identify improvements made even if nightmares persist
  • Top sleep hygiene tips to improve sleep after IRT
Experiential Techniques to Enhance IRT
  • Efficacy of art therapy to increase engagement and curb avoidance
  • Art therapy to increase safety
  • Externalization of nightmares through art
  • Sensory-perceptual experiences in IR-AT
  • how to implement unique procedures in IR-AT

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 6 hours of video content
  • Up to 6.25 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

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Meet Your Experts


Amelia Kelley, PhD

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Dr. Amelia Kelley is a trauma-informed therapist, researcher, and educator specializing in mental health, neurodiversity, trauma recovery, and nervous-system regulation across the lifespan. She is the author of Powered by ADHD, Surviving Suicidal Ideation, and several other books, and the founder of the Powered by ADHD community and support group. She is also the owner of Kelley Counseling & Wellness, serving neurodivergent and highly sensitive individuals of all ages.


Her work has been featured in ADDitude, SiriusXM Doctor Radio, NPR, The Chicago Tribune, Parade, Healthline, HuffPost, and Psychology Today. A TED speaker and 2025 TED Editor’s Pick, Dr. Kelley is a national advocate for suicide prevention and early mental health screening in schools, supporting all children — including neurodivergent youth — through proactive, prevention-focused care. She teaches internationally on trauma, empowerment-based therapy, ADHD, and embodied regulation, and is the developer of the Women-Centered ADHD Treatment Model (W-CAT), advancing more accurate and compassionate mental health treatment.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amelia Kelley maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with the Art Therapy Institute. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amelia Kelley has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS150157
Duration:
6 hours, 20 minutes
Copyright:
May 23, 2025
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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