Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia workshop - Melbourne

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia workshop - Melbourne is organized by Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) and will be held from Nov 15 - 16, 2022 at Karstens Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Course overview:
• Definitions
• How insomnia develops and sleep regulation
• Assessment and treatment planning
• Assessment factors
• Assessment process
• Sleep restriction therapy – strengthen the sleep drive and signals from the circadian clock
• Stimulus control – address conditioned arousal
• Sleep hygiene – deconstructing the vulnerability ladde
• Cognitive therapy – general and targeted

Outcomes:
The course will help participants learn the fundamental skills required for CBT-I that will allow more patients access to this best-selling treatment for insomnia. On successful completion, students will be prepared to:
• Accurately evaluate patients suffering from persistent insomnia
• Develop treatment plans that are specific to each patient's specific needs
• Support patients throughout the process of treatment
• Identify obstacles to successful treatment, and also insufficient progression.