Sleep Disorders

CBT-I Components Techniques taught in CBT-I include:

• Changing sleep thoughts and behaviors
• Lifestyle habits that improve sleep
• Relaxation techniques

Components of CBT for insomnia include:
Five individual treatment sessions over six weeks (Sessions 1-3 once per week, skip a week, session 4, skip a week, session 5)

• Individuals with problems falling asleep, waking during the night, or waking too early
• Individuals who wish to avoid, reduce, or eliminate sleep medications
• Individuals who are truly motivated to sleep better and can engage in self-management, including keeping appointments, completing a sleep diary, maintaining a consistent arising time, and reducing time in bed.

• Weekly reading in a book participant purchases called “Say Goodnight to Insomnia.”
• Weekly reading of the session summary handout that accompanies the book
• Daily writing of sleep information in the “sleep diary” log
• Daily writing of negative and positive sleep thoughts on the provided "thought log."
• Practicing guided relaxation using MP3 audio provided via email
• Practicing sleep modification behaviors and other habit changes as guided by the program

Research on CBT-I shows the following:

• 75% of insomnia patients experience significantly improved sleep
• The majority become normal sleepers
• 85- 90% reduce or eliminate sleeping pills
• CBT achieves these results because it is based on the idea that insomnia is treated effectively by addressing the underlying causes of insomnia-related thoughts and behaviors, which are learned and can be unlearned

If you are a current patient at RCBM, don't hesitate to contact our office at (248) 608-8800. If you are new to RCBM, you can initiate the admission process by completing a new patient registration form. Once you submit the form, we will match you with one of our qualified clinicians specializing in CBT-I treatment for sleep disorders. Please note that individuals must be residents of Michigan and willing to visit the office if necessary. If we participate with your insurance, CBT-I is billed as psychotherapy visits. We are committed to helping you get the treatment you need and look forward to working with you.