On this episode we discuss what impact traumatic experiences may produce on sleep, both in acute and chronic situations, as well as the role that sleep has on the physiological process of overcoming trauma.

What changes in sleep do people who experienced traumatic experiences?

Are those changes different in acute and chronic situations?

What are the consequences that sleep changes may have on affective symptoms in patients who underwent traumatic experiences?

How is sleep related to trauma processing?

How can severe nightmares be faced from a therapeutic perspective?

What should not be done in relation to sleep after a traumatic experience.

After having a disrupted sleep for many years after a traumatic situation, can a normal sleep be achieved?

All this topics and more are discussed in this episode.