DAY ONE: SLEEP ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT – FOUNDATION COURSE

This event provides evidence-based information, insight and tools, which deepen knowledge and understanding of this often-neglected area of clinical practice which has relevance and impact across clinical groups. It is led by engaging sleep psychologist Dr David Lee. The programme includes:

• Introduction to and purpose of sleep
• Sleep problems in long term conditions, chronic pain, depression, anxiety and other co-morbidities
• Types of insomnia – how to recognise and classify sleep problems
• Non-pharmacological treatments and approaches
• Recognising and assessing issues with sleep
• Impact of good sleep practices

DAY TWO: ADVANCED ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT STRATEGIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INSOMNIA

Participants in this session will be able to recognise the presence and importance of sleep in their various clients and will be given strategies to manage their clients sleeping problems more effectively. This training is only open to those who have completed our one-day foundation course in sleep assessment and management. The programme includes:

• A detailed assessment and formulation process
• Examination of the NICE recommended process of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi) and treatment options including a stepped care model suitable for more complex conditions
• Case discussions and an interactive session at the end of the day where delegates can bring their own case examples/client groups forward for consideration within the treatment model