Nocturnal Investigations of Traumatic Experiences Laboratory
Nocturnal Investigations of Traumatic Experiences Laboratory
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Principal Investigator: Dr. Westley Youngren, Ph.D.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences
Mission of the project
Mission of the project
Our lab research focuses on the intersection of sleep and trauma, with a particular emphasis on trauma-related nightmares. Our current research concentrates on integrating sleep and dreaming science within trauma informed care, examining the relationship between nightmares and suicide, and utilizing advanced statistical analyses to examine large pre-existing databases. Our research commonly employs longitudinal research methods, ecological momentary assessment, polysomnography, and treatment outcome studies.
We were recently featured in the cover story of the APA Monitor on Psychology journal. Check the article out here:
We recently traveled to Seattle, WA for the 2025 AASM SLEEP Conference to present. Here are the projects we took:
Title: Targeted dream incubation’s impact on dream self-efficacy and joy.
Authors: Youngren, W. A., Angle, E. M., West Staples, V., Soligo, S., Horowitz, H., Carr, M., Bernal G., Grandner M., & Stickgold, R.
Title: Exploring dream self-efficacy’s relationship with suicide.
Authors: Youngren, W. A., Angle, E. M., West Staples, V., Soligo, S., Horowitz, H., Carr, M., Bernal G., Grandner M., & Stickgold, R.
Title: Nightmares & insomnia, differing impacts on suicide.
Authors: West Staples, V., Angle, E. M., Bishop, T., Pigeon, W., Youngren, W. A.
Title: At what frequency do nightmares effect suicide.
Authors: Pickering, A., Angle, E. M., West Staples, V., Youngren, W.A.
Studies Currently Accepting Participants
Sexual Assault/Violence Exploration (SAVE)
Sexual Assault/Violence Exploration (SAVE)
ALL: email nitelaboratory@gmail.com
Broad Trauma and Symptom Assessment Survey
Broad Trauma and Symptom Assessment Survey
UMKC Students: We are using Psychpool! https://umkc.sona-systems.com/default.aspx?p_return_experiment_id=233
Others: email nitelaboratory@gmail.com
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