We all recognise the importance of a good night's sleep on a regular basis, but a significant number of New Zealanders suffer from a sleeping disorder of some kind. Help is at hand in this practical book which provides straightforward advice on how to develop good sleeping habits.Compulsory reading for all of us who toss and turn in our beds, and also for shiftworkers who must learn to sleep during the daytime, Getting a Good Night's Sleep explains just what happens when we sleep, as well as:* Types of sleeping disorders - medical, psychological and emotional* How to learn new sleep habits - learning to make new associations* How drugs can affect your sleep - this includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter medication as well as caffeine, nicotine etc.* Managing stress - recognising 'stressors' and learning to deal with them* How keeping fit can make a difference - realistic goals that lead to better sleep* Tips for shiftworkers - how to sleep when everyone around you is awake.This revised and updated edition includes:* Why your teenagers stay up late at night* Your own personalised sleep assessment which includes sleep questionnaire, sleep chart* Your legal responsibilitiesABOUT THE AUTHORFiona Johnston (Dip COT, NZ ROT) is a sought after speaker on sleep and shiftwork. She gained her training in occupational therapy in Britain. After moving to New Zealand in the mid-80s, she worked as a mental health professional before establishing a specialised service to assist poor sleepers.