Restful Thinking: A Sleep Clinic
This clinic is intended for people who want to improve the quality and increase the amount of sleep they get each night. It is appropriate for individuals with a long history of sleep problems, and for those with a more recent onset. It also is appropriate both for people who suffer from insomnia alone, and for those who have insomnia as part of another disorder (such as depression, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, or an anxiety disorder). Participants will learn basic facts about "normal" sleep and about the various forms of insomnia, including factors that cause and maintain sleep disorders. Next, participants will be introduced to cognitive behavioral techniques that have been shown in research to significantly improve sleep. These techniques include: (1) sleep hygiene principles; (2) stimulus control guidelines; (3) a sleep restriction program; and, (4) cognitive strategies. Participants are encouraged to complete a pre-clinic assessment battery, and the data collected will be used to direct participants to specific techniques that are likely to work for them. Participants will leave the clinic with a concrete plan for modifying sleep-related behaviors and attitudes/beliefs.
- Facilitators: Alisha Brosse, Ph.D and Colleen Ehrnstrom, Ph.D.
- Upcoming Dates: Saturday September 13, 2008, 12–4:30 pm
- Location: TBA (Boulder, CO)
- Registration Deadline: For optimal results, register at least 14 days prior to the Clinic to allow enough time to complete the pre-clinic assessment battery. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants.
- Workshop Fee: $120 ($20 discount if registration is postmarked 14 days prior to Clinic!)
- "Slumber Party" Discount: $90 per person if you and a friend register together for the same Sleep Clinic! Both registrations must be postmarked at least 10 days prior to the Clinic.
To register, print, complete and mail the Registration Form. Or, for more information, call Dr. Brosse (303/855-8520) or Dr. Ehrnstrom (303/579-3245).
Once you've registered, you may download and print the following files to complete the pre-clinic assessment battery. To access the files, you'll need the user name "sleepclinic" and the password provided upon registration.
If you would like to tell others about the Sleep Clinic, you can download our Flyer.
I just wanted to thank you for the sleep clinic. Although I still have some external influences to work on (how do you train a cat?), my internal attitude changes have resulted in amazing improvements. I feel so much better! I have also started to use more cognitive behavior exercises in other areas of my life and look forward to successes there as well.–Former Sleep Clinic Participant