CBT-i - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Basics and Beyond
Instructors
Kate Casale, Psy.D.
This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, including: assessment, session outline, psychoeducation about sleep, behavioral strategies, cognitive strategies, and relaxation strategies. In addition, participants will learn about empirically supported treatment from other modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, that compliment the standard CBT-i approach. Steps on how to create an individualized treatment plan using a manualized treatment will be taught through use of case examples. Participants will walk away with handouts, resources and enough basic knowledge of sleep behavioral medicine to get started within their own practice.
Description
Date & Time
January 10, 2026
8:30 AM to 12:45 PM
Format
Live Workshop with In-Person (at Boston Behavioral Medicine) and On-Line Attendance (via Zoom)
Credits
4 CEs
Fee
$140
Participants will gain knowledge of the basic components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, including: diagnosis, assessment, psychoeducation, behavioral strategies, cognitive strategies, and relaxation techniques
Participants will understand the basic elements of CBT-i treatment, including a session-by-session guide to this standardized approach
Participants will gain knowledge of additional empirically based approaches to the treatment of sleep related disorders
Participants will participate in the creation of individualized treatment plans based on client presentation and symptoms.
Participants will receive and learn how to implement handouts and resources to support their use of CBT-i within their clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
Kate Casale, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who graduated from William James College in 2013 with a degree in clinical psychology and a specialization in health psychology. She completed her APA internship at Riverbend Community Mental Health Center/Concord Hospital with a specialty in integrated primary care. Dr. Casale completed her post-doctoral training in Behavioral Medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. During her training, she underwent specialized training in CBT-i and other behavioral medicine interventions for sleep disorders, as well as a variety of medical conditions. She is currently in private practice, specializing in the treatment of sleep and anxiety disorders. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Casale is a psychologist at Maine Medical Center-Weight Management, providing pre-surgical assessments and working with patients as they prepare for bariatric surgery.