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Dr. Young CE Program Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness Approaches in the Treatment of Chronic Insomnia
Saturday, June 13, 2020, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM PDT
Category: Continuing Education Event

Saturday, June 13, 2020

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Virtual

4.0 Live CE Credits - Advanced Level

Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness Approaches in the Treatment of Chronic Insomnia

Presenter:  Jeffrey Young, Ph.D., CBSM, DBSM

  

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LACPA Members $120        Student Members $20 without CE Credit
Non-Members $140         Student Non-Member $35 without CE Credit

This program will be filmed for later on-demand viewing. 
 

Treating chronic insomnia using cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT-I) and Mindfulness has had a longstanding history of effectiveness and safety. Beyond this, there is now an increased call for this approach to be implemented ahead of hypnotic medication. Clinicians attending will understand the basics of CBT-I and Mindfulness Techniques for Sleep, along with some of the finer points of practice which will be demonstrated through case examples. Elements of Sleep Physiology and Indications for Sleep Studies will be addressed.

 

Jeffrey Young PH.D., CBSM, DBSM is a psychologist in private practice in Encino, California. He specializes in the assessment and treatment of sleep disorders. Dr. Young is certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, a Diplomate of the American Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry. His most recent publication (with Avidan & Carlson) is Frightening Spells at Night, a case report published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (2016).

 

This workshop is a good fit for clinicians wanting to initially learn about treating chronic insomnia as well as a good fit for more experienced clinicians wanting to refine their skills. The workshop will focus on both cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques. We will begin with an introduction to sleep physiology which will serve as the foundation and rationale for the techniques reviewed. We will then move to the diagnosis and assessment of chronic insomnia and review the common assessment instruments used for sleep in clinical practice.

After this foundation is set out, we will then explore in detail the various cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches to treatment, highlighting their application and underlying rationale. We will also discuss contraindications and modifications of techniques to accommodate special populations. There will be much time devoted to question and answer and participants are encouraged to submit questions or cases ahead of the talk so that they may be integrated as part of the program.

 

COURSE GOALS AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The attendees will be able to:

1. Define chronic insomnia per DSM and ICSD criteria

2. List some of the stages and functions of sleep

3. Explain when a sleep study may be indicated

4. Assess chronic insomnia and utilize common sleep assessment instruments.

5. Discuss CBT and Mindfulness Techniques

6. Name various Mindfulness and Relaxations exercises

7. Explain the rationale for various CBT-I Contraindications

8. Explain the rationale for various CBT-I Modifications

9. Explain the role of Medications in Insomnia

10. Prepare a case conceptualization in CBT-I

 

COURSE OUTLINE  There will be two 15 minute breaks

Opening Introduction by LACPA Representative - 5 Minutes

Overview of Talk – 5 minutes

A brief explanation of Sleep Function, Staging, and Sleep Studies – 30 Minutes

Models of Insomnia - 20

Assessment of Insomnia, Use of Common Sleep Assessment Instruments – 40 Minutes

Treatment Elements: Behavioral and Cognitive Techniques, Mindfulness/Relaxation – 70 Minutes

Case Examples and Q & A – 70 Minutes

 

Program, presenter, and date are subject to change.
It is important to note that APA continuing education rules require that LACPA only give credit to those who attend the entire workshop.  
An evaluation of the workshop must be completed. 
 
The Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. LACPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
 
This course may be taken to satisfy the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) continuing education requirements. 

Contact: LACPA Office - [email protected] - 818-905-0410

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