Sleep and Dreams
Insomnia is often caused by a combination of external stimuli and internal tensions, which together form a vicious circle. Unlike sleep medication, sleep therapy helps you understand the underlying causes of insomnia and break the cycle permanently.
In our integrative approach, we look not only at your habits and thoughts, but also at the meaning of your dreams. What presents itself at night can guide your recovery. In this way, sleep becomes a place of rest, processing and renewal again — and you can face the day with clarity and resilience. At Praktijk Dualis, you can share your story through talk therapy. We use various methods so that, in addition to talking, you can also do and experience things (through focus exercises, image association, assignments, etc.). .
We pay careful attention to your request for help, complaints, expectations, future wishes and the way in which you want to shape your process. We do not start from standardised processes or protocols, but together we will look for the pace and flow that will bring you closer to your goals. We discover what you need now, what gives you new insights and what helps you take the first steps towards constructive change. Your feedback is an indispensable guide for adjusting and shaping your programme.
We take an integrative approach to what you bring to the table, incorporating ideas and techniques from various therapeutic schools of thought.
Is sleep therapy something for me?
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Do you struggle to fall asleep every night, even after a long, tiring day?
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Do you often wake up during the night, or too early in the morning, and find it impossible to get back to sleep, no matter how hard you try?
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Do you dread going to bed because you don't know what the night will bring, perhaps even feeling anxious or uncertain?
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Do you notice that your work suffers because you have trouble concentrating or motivating yourself due to lack of sleep?
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Are you worried that your sleep problem is putting pressure on your relationships?
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Perhaps you take sleeping medication, but you notice that it doesn't help (anymore). You still feel exhausted, without knowing which way to turn?
How can therapy help:
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Breaking negative sleep habits and thoughts
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Reducing worry and anxiety around sleep
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Improving sleep quality without medication
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Shortening the time it takes you to fall asleep
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Waking up less often during the night
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Learning to cope with stressors that affect your sleep
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Strengthening your natural sleep-wake rhythm
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Gain insight into the underlying causes of your insomnia
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Learn to listen better to your body and internal signals (such as through dreams)
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More energy, clarity and resilience during the day
Integrative Sleep Therapy
Sleep is connected to how we live, think, feel, and dream. In integrative sleep therapy, we look at the whole picture: behavior, beliefs, emotions, and the deeper layers that can surface at night. We combine scientifically proven methods like cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) with opportunities for meaning-making and dreamwork. This creates a personalized approach that not only deepens your sleep but also restores your inner balance.