Alwin E. Wagener

Nightmare Relief: Implementing Imagery Rehearsal Therapy in Counseling

Journal of Mental Health Counseling April 1, 2025 Alwin E. Wagener, J. Scott Young

Abstract Imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) is a research-supported behavioral intervention shown to reduce the frequency and severity of nightmares. Research also shows IRT reduces negative mental health symptoms, especially those associated with posttraumatic stress disorder. IRT is straightforward for mental health counselors to facilitate, and the steps for implementing it are described along...