CBT for Insomnia – Donn Posner & Others

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The clinical practice guideline released by the American College of Physicians (ACP) in 2016 highlights the recommendation based on clear evidence on the efficacy of CBT-I in treating insomnia, while also improving co-occurring disorders.

The problem? There aren’t enough CBT-I trained providers!

Be part of the solution! Now, you can advance your practice with specialized training in the cognitive behavioral treatment of insomnia – online from the convenience of your home or office. 

This new online CBT-I training course, which features today’s leading experts on CBT-I and Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM), offers a clear, systematic session-by-session approach that is proven to effectively treat insomnia – long after treatment has ended. 

In addition to the intensive training on CBT-I, you’ll also learn about the medical management of insomnia and the requirements for practicing Behavioral Sleep Medicine. 

Get CBT for Insomnia of author Donn Posner , Jason Ellis & Michael Perlis only  price 95$

Here’s what you’ll learn in this intensive online course:

Module 1

What is CBT for Insomnia?

Module 1 lays the ground work for CBT-I, as well as providing instruction on:
• Insomnia treatment options
• Sleep stages

• Functions of sleep
• How much sleep individuals need
• Sleep need, sleep ability, and sleep opportunity

• Intrinsic sleep disorders

Module 2

What causes insomnia?

This module will answer that difficult question, as well as examining:
 “Does worry keeps one awake, or does one worry because one is awake?”

• The nature of insomnia over time
• Why sleep extension is a problem
• Why sleep restriction works

 Pros and Cons of the following medications:

• Benzodiazepines
• Imidazopyridines
• Melatonin Agonists
• Tricyclics
• Antidepressants

Module 3

Knowing a variety of therapy options to meet each client’s needs is crucial for long–term success.

This module dissects:
• Pros and cons for each treatment modality
• Comparison of medical and behavioral interventions
• How to determine who is a good candidate for CBT–I
— Assessment tools

Module 4

So, you have determined your client is a good candidate for CBT–I, what’s next?

Module 4 outlines:

CBT-I Session by Session break-down:

• Session I: Intake Evaluation
• Session II: Treatment Initiation, Sleep Restriction and Stimulus Control Procedures and Rationale
• Session III: Sleep Hygiene
• Session IV, V, & VI: Titration and Compliance
• Session VII: Cognitive Therapy for Insomnia Related Catastrophic Thinking
• Session VIII: Relapse Prevention

 How to handle client arguments about sleep restrictions

• “I wanted to, but I couldn’t”
• “I didn’t want to”
• “I did it” (but they’re lying) 

• Practice management & billing