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Dr. Colleen Carney
Dr. Colleen Carney
Dr. Colleen Carney

Evidence Based Insomnia Disorder Treatment for Adults with Depression and Anxiety

Dr. Colleen Carney

Friday Apr 21, 2023

Pacific Time:

7:00am - 2:30pm

Eastern Time:

10:00am - 5:30pm

Can’t attend the live streamed version of this workshop? All of our workshops are also available as pre-recorded on-demand videos that you can watch when you want. All are available 10 working days after the live date presentation for up to one year. 

Introduction

On April 21 2023, Dr Colleen Carney will deliver a full day workshop on Evidence Based Insomnia Disorder Treatment for Adults with Depression and Anxiety

Workshop Outline

There is considerable dated misinformation about insomnia treatment in the media and on theinternet (e.g., Sleep hygiene is an effective treatment for insomnia, melatonin is an effectivesleep aid for sleep, avoid blue light). This makes it difficult for non-sleep specialist clinicians toknow how to effectively treat a frequently co-occuring disorder like insomnia disorder, in their clients with depression and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioural Insomnia Therapy (CBT-I) is an effective, brief treatment with strategies that are complementary to cognitive behaviouraltreatments for depression and anxiety. This workshop will begin with an overview of insomnia and its causes, followed by a detailed presentation of how sleep problems can be effectively assessed outside of the sleep laboratory setting. Attendees will receive a brief, easy-to-understand background in sleep regulation in order to effectively troubleshoot problems. You will learn how to implement CBT-I in those with commonly co-occurring disorders such as depressive or anxiety disorders. In addition to training in the basics of CBT-I for insomnia, this workshop will cover whether adjustments to CBT maybe necessary in the context of trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants willlearnto:

  • Conduct a sleep assessment in anon-sleep specialty setting

  • Identify and modify behaviours that interfere with the build-up of deep sleep drive

  • Design behavioural experiments that challenge sleep beliefs

  • Troubleshoot issues relating to anxiety, depression, and trauma

  • Present an integrated case formulation of anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties, andselect complementary evidence-based strategies

  • Explore fatigue management strategies with clients

About the Presenter

Dr. Colleen E. Carney is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University, where they are the Director of theSleep and Depression Laboratory. They are the current President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Behavioral Sleep Medicine Special Interest Group. Dr. Carney was previously on faculty at Duke University Medical Center, where they were a recipient of the prestigious National Sleep Foundation’s Pickwick Fellowship. With over 100 publications and hundreds of workshops, Dr. Carney is one of Canada’s leading experts in psychological treatments for insomnia, particularly in the context of co-occurring mental health issues. Dr. Carney is a passionate advocate for improving the availability of treatment for those with insomnia and other health problems.

Training Modalities

The workshop will include didactic content as well as opportunities for interaction and Q&A.

Who should attend

Anyone who sees adults with insomnia as one of the co-occuring conditions shouldattend

Continuing Education (CE) Credits

Bespoke Mental Health Canada is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Bespoke Mental Health Canada maintains responsibility for the program. 

After viewing this workshop live on April 21st 2023, participants have the option to complete an evaluation form in order to be eligible to receive a certificate confirming the number of credits awarded. This certificate will be sent via email. 


Participants who view this workshop as a pre-recorded event will need to complete an additional workshop knowledge quiz in order to be eligible to receive CE credits.


Participants who complete this workshop are eligible to receive 6 CE credits.

Fees

Professionals: $175 CAD +tax

Students*: $140 CAD +tax

* Proof of student status may be required in order to qualify for a student rate.

Key References

1. Buysse, D. J., Ancoli-Israel, S., Edinger, J. D., Lichstein, K. L., & Morin, C. M. (2006). Recommendations for a standard research assessment of insomnia. Sleep, 29(9),1155-1173.


2. Edinger, J. D., Arnedt, J. T., Bertisch, S. M., Carney, C. E., Harrington, J. J.,Lichstein, K. L., ... & Martin, J. L. (2021). Behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine systematic review, meta-analysis, and GRADE assessment. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 17(2), 263-298.


3. Edinger, J. D., Arnedt, J. T., Bertisch, S. M., Carney, C. E., Harrington, J. J.,Lichstein, K. L., ... & Martin, J. L. (2021). Behavioral and psychological treatments forchronic insomnia disorder in adults: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinicalpractice guideline. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine,17(2), 255-262.


4. Harvey, A. G. (2002). A cognitive model of insomnia. Behaviour research andtherapy, 40(8), 869-893.


5. Hiller, R. M.,Johnston, A., Dohnt, H., Lovato, N., & Gradisar, M. (2015). Assessingcognitive processes related to insomnia: a review and measurement guide for Harvey's cognitive model for the maintenance of insomnia.Sleep Medicine Reviews, 23, 46-53

More information coming soon.

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