CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) is an effective individual therapy for treating sleep difficulties. It focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors related to sleep, improving sleep hygiene, and managing stress. Techniques such as stimulus control and sleep restriction are used to establish healthier sleep patterns and improve overall sleep quality.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to sleep problems, promoting healthier sleep patterns.
Sleep hygiene involves creating an optimal sleep environment. This includes maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, reducing noise, and ensuring a comfortable bedroom temperature for better rest.
Cognitive restructuring helps individuals challenge negative thoughts about sleep. By reframing these thoughts, patients can reduce anxiety related to insomnia and improve overall sleep quality.
Behavioural techniques in CBT-I, such as stimulus control and sleep restriction, encourage healthy sleep habits. These methods aim to reinforce the association between bed and sleep.
Whether you have primary insomnia or prefer non-medication approaches, CBT-i offers a tailored sleep management solution. Say goodbye to relying solely on sleep medications and embrace a holistic approach that empowers you to develop healthy sleep habits.
The goal of CBTi is to help individuals overcome old habits and patterns that disrupt sleep, replacing them with new approaches that naturally promote better sleep. CBTi can be learned and applied in different ways, whether through one-on-one therapy with a trained professional, participation in insomnia therapy groups, or by utilizing recommended self-help resources provided by STG Health.
CBTi consists of five components. While some people may find it helpful to incorporate all five components, others may find success by focusing on just one or two. This means that CBTi can be customized to meet the unique needs of individuals in various ways.
Cognitive interventions involve the restructuring of thoughts about sleep, aiming to change any inaccurate or unhelpful beliefs. Behavioural interventions, such as relaxation training, stimulus control, and sleep restriction, help promote relaxation and establish healthy sleep habits. Psychoeducational interventions in CBT-I focus on providing information about the relationship between thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and sleep.
First, a short intake takes place on the phone, and then you complete a set of questionnaires to determine if CBT-i is the best choice for you. Based on the results of the screening, your therapist will make a recommendation. After the phone call and intake session, clients typically receive 5 sessions of individual therapy.