Cognitive Behavioral Therapy comes with numerous techniques for treating Insomnia, such as by providing relaxation techniques, meditation, and different exercises.
FREMONT, CA: In CBT-I, the relationship is explored between how individuals think, what they do, and how they sleep. The goal of CBT-I treatment is to identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to insomnia symptoms.
Sleep thoughts and feelings are examined and tested to determine if they're accurate, while sleep behaviors are evaluated for their ability to promote sleep. Providers will then clarify or reframe misconceptions and challenges to promote restful sleep.
The length of treatment can vary depending on a person's needs, but it typically takes 6-8 sessions. When given by a primary care physician, treatment may be as short as two sessions.
Because CBT-I combines several different approaches, it is often referred to as a multi-component treatment. Cognitive, behavioral, and educational components may be included in sessions.
Cognitive interventions: The goal of cognitive restructuring is to change inaccurate or unhelpful thoughts about sleep.
Psychoeducational interventions: CBT-I emphasizes the connection between thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and sleep.
Behavioral interventions: Healthy sleep habits can be established through relaxation training, stimulus control, and sleep restriction.
Depending on the provider's approach and the individual's needs, the order and flow of each component may vary. The following are some common techniques used in CBT-I:
Cognitive Restructuring: The inaccurate or dysfunctional thoughts about sleep may lead to behaviors that make sleep more difficult, which reinforces dysfunctional beliefs.
