The Curse of Nighttime Waking

Many of us have experienced it: waking in the middle of the night, mind racing, sleep elusive. But what if this common modern curse isn’t a sign something is wrong, but rather something very human?

In this week’s video I delve into the phenomenon of nighttime waking; what might be behind it, how it relates to ancient human sleep patterns, and how we can reframe it in a way that promotes calm rather than panic.

I also look at the deeper psychological issues that might surface at night, and offer thoughts on how we as therapists - or thoughtful observers of the human condition - can help ourselves and others find peace in the small hours.

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Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 What is nighttime waking?
02:35 Sleep is critical to your health
03:56 Possible causes of nighttime waking
05:47 Cause 1: Look at the client's physical health
07:38 Cause 2: Anxiety and emotional problems
11:17 Cause 3: Depression and rumination
14:08 Check: what are your client's worries?
15:12 Check: unmet emotional needs?
18:08 Cause 4: Consuming passions
19:29 Other possible causes of nighttime waking