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John Mayer, Ph.D.

With over 35 years of clinical experience and approximately 90,000 therapy sessions under his belt, Dr. Mayer has a wealth of practical knowledge and insight into the challenges that mental health professionals face daily. His extensive expertise is backed by decades of hands-on work, helping individuals and families overcome the toughest emotional and psychological hurdles.

Dr. Mayer is not only a practicing clinical psychologist but also a sought-after public speaker known for his dynamic, engaging style. He brings a unique energy and passion to every session, captivating his audience with clear, actionable insights. 

As the author of over 20 books and 60 journal articles, Dr. Mayer’s contributions to the field are both vast and influential. His writing isn’t limited to psychology, he’s also an award-winning fiction writer and screenwriter, with four novels and 11 screenplays published. This diverse creative background gives Dr. Mayer a fresh, multidimensional perspective on therapy, allowing him to bring innovative ideas into every aspect of his work, including sleep therapy.

Dr. Mayer’s academic credentials are equally impressive. A graduate of Northwestern University Medical School in clinical psychology, he’s taught at several prestigious universities and is currently an associate professor at the University of Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, Mexico. His research and intervention techniques on sleep, particularly in relation to mental health, have been  published in his books Family Fit: Find Your Balance in Life and The Parent’s Mini-Manual: Sleep:Helping Your Family Members, Teens, Children, and Bedwetting.

 

 

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Sleep Problems at all Ages: A Clinicians Toolbox for Behavioral Intervention (3 CEs) 
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM UTC
John Mayer, Ph.D.
$69
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Sleep disturbances are pervasive across all psychiatric disorders, and they affect nearly 45% of adults and 15% of teens in the US. Regardless of your therapeutic approach, sleep problems are bound to come up in your sessions, yet many clinicians feel unequipped to address them. Sleep is not just a basic need, it’s a key psychological tool that can significantly enhance your therapeutic work. If you’ve ever felt unsure how to help your patients improve their sleep or struggled to integrate sleep solutions into your practice, this webinar is for you!

Join us for a practical, engaging session where you’ll learn essential sleep science and proven therapeutic techniques that will transform how you address sleep issues 
with your patients. In this hands-on seminar, you’ll gain:
- A clear understanding of the latest research on sleep, including how sleep affects
mental health and therapeutic outcomes
- Actionable tools for assessing and improving your patients’ sleep with a
straightforward Sleep Inventory of behavioral interventions
- An easy-to-understand explanation of the powerful role dreams and nightmares
play in therapy and how you can leverage them in your practice
- A simple, evidence-based psychological technique Dr. Mayer calls DreamScaping
to help patients clear their minds and prepare for restful sleep
- Special considerations for age groups across the lifespan, enabling you to apply
these techniques to a wide range of patients

This seminar isn’t about complex sleep science it’s about giving you the practical skills to help your patients improve their sleep, enhance their mental health, and ultimately improve the effectiveness of your therapy. By the end of this session, you’ll feel confident integrating sleep solutions into your work, and you may even find your own sleep benefiting from the techniques shared!

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