ISSN 0377-9556 (PRINT)
ISSN 2383-9457 (ONLINE)
ISSN 2383-9457 (ONLINE)
| Treatment Cores | Contents | |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1 | Get ready | This core sets the stage for the therapeutic experience. It lets patients know what they will need to learn and do to improve sleep. |
| Core 2 | Sleep window | This core is one of the most important ones. The patient will receive their first sleep window (a recommended bedtime and arising time). |
| Core 3 | Behaviors | This core helps patients identify and change certain habits and behaviors that can interfere with sleep. It establishes the key guidelines of CBT for insomnia. |
| Core 4 | Thoughts | This core explains how a patient’s thinking can contribute to insomnia. The patient will learn to identify and shift problematic thought patterns. |
| Core 5 | Education | This core helps patients figure out what changes in their lifestyle and environment can promote better sleep. |
| Core 6 | Looking ahead | This core pulls together what patients have learned, prepares patients for the future, and teaches them what to do if they experience a relapse. |
CBT: cognitive behavior therapy