Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Stages of Sleep: What's It All About? Chapter 3 Sleep and Healthy: The Immune System, Sleep Apnea, ADHD, etc. Chapter 4 Sleep and Memory: What Is Memory and How Is It Stored? Chapter 5 Functions of REM Sleep: REM Sleep and Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder Chapter 6 Dreams and REM Sleep: What Are Dreams and Why Do We Have Them? Chapter 7 The Impact of Stress on Sleep: The Four Conditions of Stress and What Happens in the Brain during Stress Chapter 8 Managing Stress: Understanding Emotions and Brain Functioning Chapter 9 Improving Sleep: Some Basic Techniques for Stress Reduction Chapter 10 Specific Strategies for Improving the Quantity and Quality of Sleep: Using the Senses Chapter 11 The How, When, and Why of Napping: Creating the Perfect Nap Chapter 12 Sleep and Our Society: High School, Graduation Rates—Where Are We Headed?
Gary R. Plaford, an MSW, LCSW-licensed social worker, served for twenty years as director of social services for the Monroe County Community School Corporation. He authored Bullying and the Brain and currently teaches at Indiana University and lectures at conferences.
This book has incredibly valuable information about the importance
of sleep. It is practical and down to earth. It speaks to regular
people. The strategies are real, and the suggestions for improving
sleep for our children and ourselves are doable. Truly a must-read
for parents and educators.
*Michael Horvath, former director of special education, Monroe
County Community School Corporation, and research associate for the
Indiana Institu*
Plaford's well-written and very interesting book on sleep could not
come at a more appropriate time. With our fast-paced and
super-active society, sleep is something that many of us feel we
can easily give up. We do not realize the effect lack of sleep has
on our body and how important sleep really is. Chock-full of
information, this book gives us a new perspective.
*Iris Esch-Williams, MSW, LCSW, sociology professor, Ivy Tech
Community College.*
Gary R. Plaford once again writes a book that connects brain
research to a problem facing our world. Now more than ever, there
does not seem to be enough time to sleep. What happens with sleep
deprivation in terms of health and education is explained. This is
a must-read for all ages to find out practical solutions to a
problem that needs our immediate attention.
*Carol Gardiner, assistant superintendent, Richland Bean-Blossom
School Corporation*
Gary Plaford's book is an easy read and chock-full of useful
information and practical ideas for anyone working with young
people. Plaford writes as if you are in the room and he is telling
you what he has learned with wonderful stories and humor to
illustrate his points. I highly recommend this book to anyone
working with children.
*Karen Brosius, MSW, LCSW, Private Therapist, and former director
of Catholic Social Services in Bloomington, Indiana.*
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