Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) has emerged as the standard first-line treatment for insomnia. Patients are becoming increasingly complex as referrals for CBT-I become more widespread, and they often present with more than one comorbid psychological and/or medical condition. The busy clinician desires a reference book that they can consult to guide treatment based on the specific needs of the client in front of them. This book will allow for the clinician who is already familiar with the basics of CBT-I to quickly determine how best to deliver and/or modify it depending on the unique needs of their client or patient population.

Summarizes research on cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
Directs clinicians how to modify CBT-I for co-morbid patient conditions
Discusses co-morbid sleep, psychiatric, and medical disorders
Specifies modifications across the lifespan for different client ages and conditions
Includes special populations: short sleepers, athletes, minorities, and more

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) has emerged as the standard first-line treatment for insomnia. The number of patients receiving non-medication treatments is increasing, and there is a growing need to address a wide range of patient backgrounds, characteristics, and medical and psychiatric comorbidities. Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia identifies for clinicians how best to deliver and/or modify CBT-I based on the needs of their patients. The book recommends treatment modifications based on patient age, comorbid conditions, and for various special populations. Summarizes research on cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) Directs clinicians how to modify CBT-I for comorbid patient conditions Discusses comorbid sleep, psychiatric, and medical disorders Specifies modifications across the lifespan for different client ages and conditions Includes special populations: short sleepers and more