Course Title:

TEAM-CBT for Insomnia.

Course description:

Educational and engaging course on treating insomnia with TEAM-CBT is an evidence-based, science-informed learning experience. Understanding the science behind insomnia raises awareness and equips therapists to have a personalized approach to helping clients to quiet down their internal dialogue and to regain their sleep in a short period of time. The bonus session will introduce a step-by -step approach for addressing poor sleep habits related to insomnia.

TEAM-CBT developed by Dr. David Burns, is an evidenced-based approach using 4 techniques, Testing, Empathy, Agenda Setting, and over 100 Methods including CBT, that work together as a blueprint to achieve therapeutic success.

The 6-hour course provides a step by step application of TEAM-CBT model, helping therapists to identify the sleep challenges, address motivation, provide psychoeducation, create a personalized therapy plan, and apply the methods to help clients regain their ability to sleep. Therapists will have an opportunity to take the course at their own pace, to witness a live demo with a therapist volunteer, to have access to the bonus materials and attend a live Q&A session or practice the methods in small groups.

The Home-Based 6-Hour Course includes:

Part 1 - Didactic Session - Mood-Induced Insomnia:

• Understanding Insomnia

• Neuroscience-informed psychoeducation

• TEAM-CBT steps for treating insomnia

• Case example and the treatment plan

• Methods Overview and Application

• Q&A

Part 2 - Demo:

• Live Demo with a therapist volunteer - 2 hours

• Step-by-step TEAM-CBT application for treating insomnia

Part 3 - Didactic Session - Habit-Induced Insomnia:

• Understanding habit-induced Insomnia

• Neuroscience-informed psychoeducation

• TEAM-CBT steps for treating habit-induced insomnia

• Wording ideas for each TEAM-CBT step

• Methods Overview and Application

• Q&A 

Part 4 - Bonus Session

• Adapting TEAM-CBT methods in working with children and parents

• Additional methods

• Q&A Session or method practice session

• Detailed course handouts and small portion recordings are available to all participants.

Course Details:

·      Dates: available right away at the registration.

·      Cost: $135 CA plus GST (about $99 US)

CEC/CUs:

• 6 Continuous Education Credits for CPCA members (other members - check for CE approval with your licensing body).

• 6 TEAM-CBT certification units through FGI after completing the feedback form. Additionally, receive 50% off your TEAM-CBT Level 1 certification if you collect 12 certification units (contact Marina for more details).

• 6 certification units towards TEAM-CBT Level 3  renewal after completing the feedback form.

Competencies:

-       Marina Dyck, MCC, RPC, MPCC (CPCA, #3789)

-       Neuroscience-informed therapist

-       Level 4 TEAM-CBT Therapist and Trainer

-       8 years in private counselling practice