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So CBT-I can help?

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an evidenced based treatment that is helpful towards falling and staying asleep.

• CBT-I is recommended as the front-line treatment for insomnia. ​

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How effective is CBT-I?

• 70-80% of individuals report that the treatment was beneficial.

• CBT-I is as effective as sleep aids and more durable over time.

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So what is CBT-I treatment all about?

 It’s all about retraining.

• Retraining the body: through sleep consolidation.

• Retraining the mind: through cognitive restructuring and sleep education.

• Retraining sleep behaviors: through stimulus control, sleep hygiene and relaxation training.

 

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What is asked of me in order to participate in treatment? 

• Participation in short-term weekly treatment, usually between 4-6 meetings.

• Take an active role.

• Complete a sleep diary every week.

• Be sure you are willing to make changes.

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Is CBT-I an alternative to sleeping pills?

• Yes, though it can be used in combination.

• Often it is more important to address the underlying cause of insomnia instead of masking the problem with medication.

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