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Section 12 Question 12 | Test
| Table of Contents In the last section, we discussed four mental imagery techniques. Four mental imagery techniques that we will discuss are the ‘Float Along,’ ‘Drifting Downward.’ ‘Count Down to Relaxation,’ and the ‘On Vacation’ techniques. In this section, we will discuss behavioral interventions for breathing related sleep disorders. There are several types of breathing related sleep disorders for which exist a limited number of treatment options. As you listen to this section, consider your role in helping your client cope with a breathing related sleep disorder. ♦ 3 Types of Breathing Related Sleep Disorders Wade, age 36, suffered from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Wade was an obese man, which contributed to his breathing related sleep disorder. However, as you may know, not all obstructive sleep apnea syndromes are caused by obesity. Other causes may include certain physical characteristics regarding the face and mouth. For example, clients with a high palates, receding chins, overbites, narrow jaws, et cetera, may experience obstructive sleep apnea syndrome as well. To diagnose Wade, it was necessary that he undergo a sleep study in a special lab. The study revealed that Wade slept for a couple minutes before waking up gasping for air. Each time Wade fell back to sleep, he would wake up about 30 seconds later gasping for air. By morning, Wade had totaled 379 separate awakenings and about 64% of his sleep was spent not breathing. When Wade was told that he had sleep apnea, he was surprised. Wade only recalled waking up "2 or 3 times." Wade initially declined treatment for what he called a ‘mild sleep problem.’ However, Wade later scheduled a session with me to discuss his sleep disorder. ♦ Treatment Options However, Wade also stated, "It’s just so hard for me lose weight. I feel embarrassed when I exercise and I’ve never been any good on a diet." How would you have responded to Wade? Think of your sleep disorder client like Wade. Could your method of behavioral treatment perhaps benefit your client by focusing on resultant or satellite feelings? After discussing weight loss with Wade, I offered him some additional recommendations I felt may be helpful. I stated, "Consider avoiding alcohol and sleeping pills. Death from sleep apnea often involves the heavy use of sedatives." Wade then asked if he could die from a lack of sleep. I stated, "No, but because you stop breathing shortly after going to sleep, you are not getting the quality of sleep that you need. For temporary relief, try using more pillows to elevate your head or sleep in a reclining chair. Also, an air purifier may benefit you." At a later session, Wade stated, "I’m trying hard to start losing some weight." Wade had also received a continuous positive pressure airway device that helped keep his airway open during sleep. Hirshkowitz notes that 50 percent of clients who receive a similar device don’t use it. Regarding the continuous positive pressure airway device, Wade remarked, "The CPAP took some getting used to, but after the first couple nights, I was amazed." Think of your Wade. Could a combination of medical technology and psychotherapy benefit your client? In this section, we have discussed behavioral interventions for breathing related sleep disorders. There are several types of breathing related sleep disorders for which exist a limited number of treatment options. In the next section, we will discuss techniques for relaxation. For the purposes of sleep disorders, we will discuss three techniques for relaxation. The three techniques for relaxation that we will discuss are stretching, mind games, and autogenic training. QUESTION 12 |