When clients struggle with insomnia, they often become entangled in self-critical or fear-driven thoughts, which only amplifies the problem. This 3-step strategy for managing insomnia from Dr Maja Schaedel offers a practical and compassionate way to help clients relate to their thoughts differently;
- Learn how to recognise unhelpful thoughts
- Make peace with unhelpful thoughts
- Shift your focus to something different
These steps can help clients break free from a cycle of frustration and find calm.
This video is taken from our ‘Expert tips for ACT’ playlist on YouTube:
DR MAJA SCHAEDEL is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who now specialises exclusively in the area of sleep and trauma-related sleep difficulties.


