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COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
FOR INSOMNIA
(CBT-I )


The Hyatt Regency Crystal City
at Reagan National Airport
Arlington, VA

October 3 -5, 2008


ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES


At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:

  • Define insomnia according to ICSD and RDC criteria
  • Identify the prevalence and consequences of insomnia
  • Conduct a differential diagnosis re: intrinsic sleep disorders
  • Assess the merits and applicability of the available medical treatments
  • Determine who is a good candidate for CBT-I
  • Conduct CBT-I with peer supervision
  • Prepare oneself for eligibility for the Academy of Sleep Medicine's BSM exam