Episode Details

Sleep is critical for the mind, body and some say spirit to heal and maintain function. In this episode I'll help the listener understand the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and share what worked for me when I had a bout of insomnia.

Key Components Discussed:

• CBT-I vs. Medication
• How much sleep do we need?
• Multi-Component elements of CBT-I
• Cognitive
• Behavioral
• Psychoeducational
• Key CBT-I Elements
• Stimulus Control
• Sleep Restriction & Compression
• Relaxation Training

References:

• https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/treatment/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-insomnia
• https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationships/get-enough-sleep
• https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/how_much_sleep.html