Mindful Sleep Mindful Dreams

It all happens while you sleep

by Rubin Naiman, Ph.D.

One Night at a Time: Sleep, Alcohol and Recovery

A few years ago I accompanied a visiting friend, Rafael, to an AA meeting. Having occasionally sat in on 12-step meetings over the years, I generally knew what to expect. The only surprise this evening was that the smokers were now huddled outside, quickly getting their last fix of nicotine before the start of the meeting. Read More

Turn On, Tune In, Nod Out: A Mindful Approach to Sleep - Part 2

Could it be that struggles with attaining deep sleep mirror struggles with connecting to our deeper selves? Read More

Turn On, Tune In, Nod Out: A Mindful Approach to Sleep - Part 1

Whether at the beginning or the middle of the night, epidemic insomnia leaves millions of us routinely struggling with that tricky transition from waking to sleep. Understanding the subtle shift in consciousness inherent in this nightly process is crucial to reclaiming our personal power to get to sleep. Read More

Post-Dramatic Stress Disorder: A Hidden Cause of Sleeplessness

We live in a world where drama is so ubiquitous that we have largely habituated to its insidious impact on our lives. Beyond the personal dramas that may visit, so many of us are overexposed to a much broader range of dramatic experiences through the media -especially news reports, television dramas and print media. Read More

Circadian Rhythm and Blues: The Interface of Depression with Sleep and Dreams Part II

So, how do we cool the psychological fever of the depression-insomnia complex? We begin by reconsidering symptoms of depression as possible endogenous healing responses. We trust our body and brain's intention to heal, to reduce the heat of excessive waking by slowing us down and opening us up. Read More

Circadian Rhythm and Blues: The Interface of Depression with Sleep and Dreams

Depression is a disorder of waking life. At least, that's our common presumption. Read More

How Cool Is Your Sleep?

When I was a little boy and happened not to be feeling well, my mother would routinely ask me three questions. Having grown up in an old-world village, she clung to simpler, traditional views of health, including her folksy health assessment.

Her first question was always: "What did you eat?" Read More