• Introduction to insomnia as a neurological, physiological, and psychological condition
• Sleep architecture: NREM and REM stages
• Memory consolidation and synaptic homeostasis
• The role of REM sleep in emotional regulation
• The stress-sleep cycle: HPA axis, cortisol, and emotional dysregulation
• Health consequences of chronic sleep loss (e.g., metabolic, cardiovascular, immune, and
psychiatric impacts)
• Case studies (Randy Gardner, Peter Tripp) • Melatonin: biosynthesis, timing, dosage, risks of overuse
• Hormonal and neurological impact of melatonin
• Alternatives and adjuncts to melatonin (CBT-I, supplements, light therapy)
• Introduction to neurofeedback
• How neurofeedback regulates brainwave patterns and improves sleep
• Implicit learning and its role in brain training
• Review of efficacy studies and clinical case examples
• Practical steps to implement neurofeedback in a clinical practice
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