Imagery rehearsal therapy for the treatment of nightmares in individuals with borderline personality disorder – A pilot study
Journal of Psychiatric Research December 28, 2024 Clara Sayk, Nicole Koch, Janine Stierand et al. 6 citations
Insomnia and nightmares are present in up to 45 % of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and can contribute to challenges with emotion regulation, low sleep quality, dream anxiety, increased arousal and self-control. Despite their prevalence, nightmares are usually not addressed in classical BPD treatment. Imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) is considered first in line treatment...