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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia – What Clinicians Need to Know and Skills to Use with Your Clients
Length: 3 hours
About the Program:
Estimates of the prevalence of insomnia and sleep dissatisfaction for the general population range to 30%. These issues are even higher in clients seen in psychotherapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) is a short-term, effective treatment, but few providers are trained in this intervention. The first half of the program will focus on research evidence and how CBTI therapists conceptualize these cases. The second half of the program will focus on concrete skills you can use with your clients, two to three case presentations, and participants’ case consultations and questions.
Participants will be able to:
1. Apply the conceptualization of insomnia in behavioral and cognitive terms they can discuss with their clients.
2. Explain the efficacy of CBTI versus medications.
3. Analyze patients’ sleep behaviors and cognitions to be able to provide concrete suggestions to their patients to help them improve their sleep.
This session qualifies for 3 continuing education credits. You must attend the full program to receive continuing education credit.
The Minnesota Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Minnesota Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This session is at the intermediate level and is designed for psychologists and other mental health professionals.
If you need accommodations to make this event accessible, please notify the MPA office at (952) 928-4657 or info@mnpsych.org.
This session was cosponsored with the Metropolitan State University Psychology Department.
Samantha Anders, Ph.D., LP, is a clinical health psychologist who works in the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center within Hennepin Healthcare using behavioral sleep medicine. She received her degree from the University of Minnesota, Counseling Psychology. She established the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program in 2014. She is a member of the Society of
Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
The speaker has indicated no conflicts of interest.
Michael Schmitz, Psy.D, LP, DBSM, is a clinical health psychologist who is certified in behavioral sleep medicine. He received his degree from the University of St. Thomas, Counseling Psychology. He established the Abbott Northwestern Hospital Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program in 2000 and in 2009 and a primary-care based Behavioral Sleep Medicine program within the Allina Health System. He currently serves as the Director of the Behavioral Sleep Health Program for Fairview Health Services Sleep Program. He is a past president of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and current president of the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine overseeing specialty credentialing in the field of behavioral sleep medicine.
The speaker has indicated no conflicts of interest.
