This workshop is designed to provide attendees with an overview of the concept of sleep health with a focus on evidence-based strategies to address difficulties clients present within clinical practice.  The components of sleep health will be reviewed briefly before presenting the rationale and application of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and the Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction (TranS-C) components such as stimulus control, sleep hygiene, relaxation and mindfulness, daytime activity, and worry management.

Kevin B. Handley, Ph.D is a Professor of Psychology, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia, and an ICF Professional Certified Coach.  He was named a Chancellor’s Commonwealth Professor by the Virginia Community College System for his teaching excellence.  Dr. Handley is a Qualified Evaluator for the Commonwealth of Virginia and his clinical practice is focused upon the treatment of sleep and anxiety difficulties using cognitive and behavioral therapies, clinical supervision, and coaching mental health professionals. 

• Explain the components of CBT-I and TanS-C
• Identify when sleep hygiene is indicated and contraindicated
• Describe 4 evidence-based strategies to improve sleep health
  

• The Sleep Health Model
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
• Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction (TranS-C) 
• Appropriate Use of Sleep Hygiene
• Stimulus Control Procedures
• Evening Activity Arousal Reduction
• Daytime Activity and Energy Regulation
• Worry Management.
  

3.0 CE Credits will be awarded for the successful completion of the workshop.

Continuing Education Credit is provided by JEH Growth Strategies, LLC for the following professions: 

• Psychologists: JEH Growth Strategies, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  JEH Growth Strategies, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 
  
• JEH Growth Strategies, LLC is approved by the Florida Board Of Clinical Social Work, Marriage And Family Therapy And Mental Health Counseling to offer continuing education programs for Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling professionals. JEH Growth Strategies, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

It is the participant's responsibility to check with their individual state boards to verify CE requirements for their state.

This is an Intermediate level program intended for Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, and Social Workers. 

Every effort is made to provide accessibility to those with disabilities. If you would like to address your needs, please contact Kevin B. Handley, Ph.D. at (877) 832-7833 or email: Kevin@kevinhandley.com.

There is no known commercial support nor conflict of interest for this program.

Please contact Kevin B. Handley, Ph.D. at (877) 832-7833 or Kevin@kevinhandley.com with any questions.