Overview

Over 3 million Australian adults suffer from chronic insomnia. 

The recommended 'first line' treatment is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia (CBT-i), however, most psychologists receive very limited sleep/insomnia education during post-graduate education, and few psychologists have specific experience or knowledge of managing insomnia with CBT-i. 

This webinar aims to provide an introductory overview of insomnia assessment and management with CBT-i, and discuss a new on-demand CBT-i education module developed via a collaboration between the APS and the Australasian Sleep Association.

Level of Learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.

Duration of access

Access to the recording and presenter slides is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

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Activity details

• On-demand webinar recording

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

• recognise the symptoms, consequences and prevalence of insomnia in Australia,

• identify the concepts of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia, that CBT-i is effective in the presence of other mental and physical health conditions, and that CBT-i can be provided through support of a MHTP, and

• recognise where to access further evidence-based information and support.

Presenter(s)

Leon Lack, Sara Winter

About the presenter(s)

Professor Leon Lack received his BA from Stanford University, his PhD from the University of Adelaide, and has a long and notable career in teaching and research at Flinders University.
He has extensive research experience in basic sleep processes, circadian (24-hour) rhythms, insomnia treatment, and napping research. Since 1992 he has also been director of the Insomnia Treatment Program at the Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health. He is frequently invited to deliver professional development workshops for health professionals, speak at national and international conferences, and educate the general public through lectures and media appearances. His research and clinical experience has resulted in the development of therapeutic device and patents for the administration of bright light therapy helpful in the treatment of certain phenotypes of insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders. He has successfully integrated his teaching and research career with clinical practice, technological innovation, and public involvement.

Dr Sara Winter is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, with a special interest in sleep disorders and chronic disease. Sara completed her PhD in the area of sleep disorders and health behaviour change and completed her clinical training at the University of Queensland in the area of Clinical and Neuro-Psychology.
Sara has published in the area of obstructive sleep apnoea and treatment adherence to CPAP. Sara has a special interest and extensive experience in the psychological aspects of the management of sleep disorders including insomnia, hypersomnolence conditions, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, OSA, parasomnias and nightmares.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) is the Standard, first-line recommended treatment for Insomnia (AASM Practice Guideline, 2017) and Sara is experienced in this intervention modality, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Trauma-focussed interventions, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness. In addition to providing psychological intervention to individuals and groups, Sara is available for workshops and talks to small and large groups on the psychological management of sleep, and on health behaviour change.
Sara is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Australasian Sleep Association. She is also an AHPRA-approved Psychology Board of Australia supervisor for all pathways to registration as a Psychologist, including the Clinical Registrar program.