Introductory Course in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Learn the basics of CBT-I from some of the leading experts in the field in this intensive, dynamic weekend bootcamp!

This three-day introductory course in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) provides a comprehensive, practical foundation for clinicians seeking to understand and implement evidence-based behavioral sleep medicine. The program begins with core concepts, including an overview of CBT-I, the value of learning behavioral approaches to insomnia, and a crash course in sleep science and sleep disorders. Participants explore the definition and models of insomnia, clarify what CBT-I is—and is not—and review the role of medications in treatment. Foundational behavioral components, including Sleep Restriction Therapy and Stimulus Control Therapy, are introduced in depth and reinforced through interactive lunch and dinner discussions.

Day 2 builds on these fundamentals with structured review and hands-on implementation strategies for stimulus control, sleep restriction, and cognitive therapy. Attendees learn how to conduct initial evaluations, orient patients to treatment, utilize sleep diaries, integrate assessment tools, address maladaptive sleep effort, and incorporate relaxation and mindfulness strategies. The course also covers termination planning and relapse prevention, with case-based discussion emphasizing real-world clinical application.

On Day 3, the focus shifts to practice management and implementation in diverse clinical settings, including integrating CBT-I into existing workflows, responding to wearable sleep data, and addressing advanced topics such as pediatric considerations, comorbid sleep disorders, and adjunctive modalities. The program concludes with guidance on certification, ongoing training, and professional development, equipping participants with both the knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently deliver CBT-I in everyday clinical practice.

Outcome Objectives

- Diagnose Insomnia Disorder correctly

- Apply behavioral and cognitive principles to the treatment of insomnia disorder

- Treat patients with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

Accreditation / Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Relevant Financial Relationships Statement

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Dr. Grandner has disclosed: Consulting Fee-Idorsia (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-Eisai (Relationship has ended)|Advisor-Natrol|Advisor-Fitbit|Advisor-Pharmavite (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-Smartypants Vitamins|Advisor-WNDR HLTH|Consulting Fee-Jazz Pharmaceuticals (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-Celesta (Relationship has ended).

Dr. Perlis has disclosed: Advisor-Anavex|Advisor-Nexalin|Advisor-Play Power Labs |Advisor-Avecho (Relationship has ended)|Ownership-Hypknowledge|Grant or research support-Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Dr. Posner has disclosed: Consulting Fee-PlayPower Labs|Consulting Fee-Y-Brain|Consulting Fee-BrainTrain 2020 LTD|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-iSleep Clinic (Relationship has ended)|Ownership-Hypknowledge.

All other individuals in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.

CME Certificate Information

To receive a CME certificate, read/follow the instructions in the email you will receive from the UArizona CloudCME system (OR, sign into your account at https://cme.arizona.edu and go to MyCME > Evaluations and Certificates). After completing the evaluation, you will be able to view/print/download a CME certificate.