James Henry, PhD, is a certified audiologist with a doctorate in Behavioral Neuroscience. He works as a VA Research Career Scientist at the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) located at the Portland, Oregon VA Medical Center, and is a Research Professor, Dept. of Otolaryngology, Oregon Health & Science University. He has been at the VA for 23 years, and has conducted tinnitus research for 17 years. His research focuses on the development of standardized protocols for clinical assessment and management of tinnitus, and conducting randomized clinical trials to assess outcomes of different methods of tinnitus intervention. Tara Zaugg, AuD, is a licensed, certified, and clinically-privileged research audiologist employed at the NCRAR. Through her involvement in tinnitus clinical trials over the last 10 years at the NCRAR, she has developed considerable expertise in tinnitus assessment and management, and in the training of audiologists to perform tinnitus management. Paula Myers, PhD, is an audiologist and former teacher of the Deaf and Deaf-Blind. She works as Chief of the Audiology Section and Cochlear Implant Coordinator at the James A. Haley VA Hospital. Caroline J. Kendall, PhD, is a Research Psychologist and Career Development Award recipient at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, Connecticut and Associate Research Scientist at Yale University. She earned her doctorate at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. in 2004 and has worked at the VA since 2005. Dr. Kendall is interested in psychological interventions for tinnitus and the comorbidities of mental health disorders with tinnitus.

• Part 1: Introduction Part 2. Step-by-Step Guide: Using Sound to Manage Tinnitus Tinnitus and Hearing Survey Using Sound to Manage Reactions to Tinnitus Develop a Personal "Sound Plan" Part 3. Step-by-Step Guide: Changing Thoughts and Feelings to Manage Reactions to Tinnitus Relaxation Exercises Pleasant Activity Scheduling Changing Thoughts Changing Thoughts and Feelings Worksheet Part 4. Protect Your Ears! Standard Earplugs Custom Earplugs Hi-fi Earplugs Electronic Earplugs Earmuffs Appendix A: Description of Tinnitus Appendix B: What Causes Tinnitus? Appendix C: Methods of Tinnitus Management Appendix D: What To Do When Everyday Sounds Are Too Loud Appendix E: Effects of Tinnitus Appendix F: Effects of Hearing Loss Appendix G: Examples of How People Use Sound to Manage Reactions to Tinnitus Appendix H: How to Choose Devices Appendix I: Tips for Getting Better Sleep Appendix J: Resources References Copies of Sound Plan Worksheet Copies of Changing Thoughts Worksheet Managing Your Tinnitus DVD Managing Your Tinnitus, Sound Demonstration CD

James Henry, PhD, is a certified audiologist with a doctorate in Behavioral Neuroscience. He works as a VA Research Career Scientist at the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) located at the Portland, Oregon VA Medical Center, and is a Research Professor, Dept. of Otolaryngology, Oregon Health & Science University. He has been at the VA for 23 years, and has conducted tinnitus research for 17 years. His research focuses on the development of standardized protocols for clinical assessment and management of tinnitus, and conducting randomized clinical trials to assess outcomes of different methods of tinnitus intervention. Tara Zaugg, AuD, is a licensed, certified, and clinically-privileged research audiologist employed at the NCRAR. Through her involvement in tinnitus clinical trials over the last 10 years at the NCRAR, she has developed considerable expertise in tinnitus assessment and management, and in the training of audiologists to perform tinnitus management. Paula Myers, PhD, is an audiologist and former teacher of the Deaf and Deaf-Blind. She works as Chief of the Audiology Section and Cochlear Implant Coordinator at the James A. Haley VA Hospital. Caroline J. Kendall, PhD, is a Research Psychologist and Career Development Award recipient at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, Connecticut and Associate Research Scientist at Yale University. She earned her doctorate at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. in 2004 and has worked at the VA since 2005. Dr. Kendall is interested in psychological interventions for tinnitus and the comorbidities of mental health disorders with tinnitus.

• Part 1: Introduction Part 2. Step-by-Step Guide: Using Sound to Manage Tinnitus Tinnitus and Hearing Survey Using Sound to Manage Reactions to Tinnitus Develop a Personal "Sound Plan" Part 3. Step-by-Step Guide: Changing Thoughts and Feelings to Manage Reactions to Tinnitus Relaxation Exercises Pleasant Activity Scheduling Changing Thoughts Changing Thoughts and Feelings Worksheet Part 4. Protect Your Ears! Standard Earplugs Custom Earplugs Hi-fi Earplugs Electronic Earplugs Earmuffs Appendix A: Description of Tinnitus Appendix B: What Causes Tinnitus? Appendix C: Methods of Tinnitus Management Appendix D: What To Do When Everyday Sounds Are Too Loud Appendix E: Effects of Tinnitus Appendix F: Effects of Hearing Loss Appendix G: Examples of How People Use Sound to Manage Reactions to Tinnitus Appendix H: How to Choose Devices Appendix I: Tips for Getting Better Sleep Appendix J: Resources References Copies of Sound Plan Worksheet Copies of Changing Thoughts Worksheet Managing Your Tinnitus DVD Managing Your Tinnitus, Sound Demonstration CD

James Henry, PhD, is a certified audiologist with a doctorate in Behavioral Neuroscience. He works as a VA Research Career Scientist at the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) located at the Portland, Oregon VA Medical Center, and is a Research Professor, Dept. of Otolaryngology, Oregon Health & Science University. He has been at the VA for 23 years, and has conducted tinnitus research for 17 years. His research focuses on the development of standardized protocols for clinical assessment and management of tinnitus, and conducting randomized clinical trials to assess outcomes of different methods of tinnitus intervention. Tara Zaugg, AuD, is a licensed, certified, and clinically-privileged research audiologist employed at the NCRAR. Through her involvement in tinnitus clinical trials over the last 10 years at the NCRAR, she has developed considerable expertise in tinnitus assessment and management, and in the training of audiologists to perform tinnitus management. Paula Myers, PhD, is an audiologist and former teacher of the Deaf and Deaf-Blind. She works as Chief of the Audiology Section and Cochlear Implant Coordinator at the James A. Haley VA Hospital. Caroline J. Kendall, PhD, is a Research Psychologist and Career Development Award recipient at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, Connecticut and Associate Research Scientist at Yale University. She earned her doctorate at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. in 2004 and has worked at the VA since 2005. Dr. Kendall is interested in psychological interventions for tinnitus and the comorbidities of mental health disorders with tinnitus.

• Part 1: Introduction Part 2. Step-by-Step Guide: Using Sound to Manage Tinnitus Tinnitus and Hearing Survey Using Sound to Manage Reactions to Tinnitus Develop a Personal "Sound Plan" Part 3. Step-by-Step Guide: Changing Thoughts and Feelings to Manage Reactions to Tinnitus Relaxation Exercises Pleasant Activity Scheduling Changing Thoughts Changing Thoughts and Feelings Worksheet Part 4. Protect Your Ears! Standard Earplugs Custom Earplugs Hi-fi Earplugs Electronic Earplugs Earmuffs Appendix A: Description of Tinnitus Appendix B: What Causes Tinnitus? Appendix C: Methods of Tinnitus Management Appendix D: What To Do When Everyday Sounds Are Too Loud Appendix E: Effects of Tinnitus Appendix F: Effects of Hearing Loss Appendix G: Examples of How People Use Sound to Manage Reactions to Tinnitus Appendix H: How to Choose Devices Appendix I: Tips for Getting Better Sleep Appendix J: Resources References Copies of Sound Plan Worksheet Copies of Changing Thoughts Worksheet Managing Your Tinnitus DVD Managing Your Tinnitus, Sound Demonstration CD