BLUF
Frequent nightmares can impair sleep, emotional regulation and daytime functioning while signalling heightened psychological distress and suicide risk. Evidence-based rescripting therapies can reduce their frequency and severity for many patients, including trauma-related nightmares.Learning Outcomes:
· Explain how recurring nightmares affect sleep and daytime functioning.
· Differentiate trauma-related nightmares from other disturbing dream patterns.
· Assess rescripting therapies for reducing nightmare frequency and distress.
