CBT and CBT-I Therapy
What is CBT-I?
CBT-I is a form of therapy for sleep that focuses on changing the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to a person's problems. In the case of insomnia, CBT targets the negative thoughts and behaviors that can make it difficult for a person to fall asleep and stay asleep. CBT for insomnia typically involves a combination of techniques, including relaxation training, stimulus control, sleep restriction, and cognitive restructuring.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to help patients explore any underlying thoughts, feelings or current behaviors that may be playing a role in their insomnia.
Sleep diaries, behavioral changes, and relaxation exercises also play a part, and patients will be taught to become their own coach.
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both.
Insomnia can have a variety of causes, including stress, anxiety, depression, medications, and other medical conditions. Chronic insomnia can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life, leading to daytime fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.
You might be suffering from insomnia if 3 nights a week or more:
It takes you forever to fall asleep.
You find yourself frequently tossing and turning or waking up throughout the night.
You wake up hours before your alarm is supposed to go off, feeling exhausted.
Notable Benefits
With consistent practice and support, clients can develop long-lasting habits that promote healthy sleep and overall well-being such as:
Improvement in sleep and daytime function by 70 to 80 percent.
Reduction in both depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation.
Increased motivation for healthy lifestyle changes.
Improved alertness and energy.
CBT-I has been found to be more effective than sleep medications in the long term.
Longer and better-quality sleep.
Increased energy and concentration during the day.
Decreased reliance on medication for sleep.
Reduced daytime fatigue and irritability.
