Trauma & Sleep Guide
Free Guide:
Why Trauma Disrupts Sleep & How to Calm the Nervous System at Night
Many people experiencing trauma-related insomnia find that their nervous system remains on alert at night. This guide explains why that happens and what can help restore a sense of safety and rest.
Struggling to sleep even when you're exhausted?
Trauma can keep the nervous system stuck in a state of nighttime alertness, leading to insomnia, nightmares, or waking between 2–4 a.m. even when your body is tired.
Your free Trauma & Sleep Guide explains why this happens and what research shows can help.
These tools are designed for people experiencing trauma-related insomnia, nightmares, nighttime anxiety, or nervous system hyperarousal.
Many people report feeling more settled and able to return to sleep after applying these techniques.
Created by Dr. Yvette Curtis, PsyD
Trauma Recovery Institute | Fairbanks, Alaska
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If trauma has been affecting your sleep, this guide explains why the nervous system stays alert at night and what can help restore more stable and restorative sleep.
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Inside the guide you’ll learn
5 neuroscience-based techniques that calm the nervous system at night
what to do when you wake between 2–4 a.m.
how trauma affects sleep regulation and insomnia
why common sleep advice often doesn't work for trauma-related sleep disruption
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What’s Next?
These techniques are powerful tools for daily nervous system regulation. If trauma symptoms are still interfering with your life despite using these techniques, it may be time to consider deeper trauma processing. EMDR intensive therapy is designed to process and resolve trauma at its root; not just manage symptoms, but heal the underlying wounds that keep your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight. Learn more about intensive trauma therapy:
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Questions?
Email us: contact@traumarecoveryinstitute.org
Or call to schedule your free 30-minute consultation (link below).
Trauma Recovery Institute
Fairbanks, Alaska
www.traumarecoveryinstitute.org
If This Feels Familiar
If you recognize yourself in this, you’re not alone. Many people understand their trauma and still feel stuck in the same patterns.
In many cases, this means the underlying experiences have not been fully processed at the level of the brain and nervous system.
EMDR intensive therapy is designed for individuals who are ready for a more focused and efficient approach to trauma treatment.
If You’ve Tried Therapy and Still Feel Stuck
Many clients who schedule this call have already done therapy and are looking for a more focused approach to trauma treatment.
This is not a general consultation; it is a structured conversation to assess whether EMDR intensive is appropriate for your needs.
Most clients schedule this consultation to determine fit; there is no obligation to proceed.
Schedule Your Intensive Therapy Consultation
This consultation is designed for people who have tried therapy and still feel stuck.
In this 30–60 minute consultation, we will:
discuss what has and hasn’t worked in previous therapy
assess whether intensive therapy is appropriate
review treatment structure, timeline, and logistics
determine next steps if we are a good fit
Limited intensive availability. Most clients book 3–6 weeks in advance.
A 30–60 minute confidential consultation to explore whether an EMDR intensive are the right fit.
Limited intensive spots available each month. Most clients book 3–6 weeks in advance.
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