Introductory Course in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:30 AM - Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1:30 PM, University of Arizona Banner South Campus Behavioral Health Pavilion, 2800 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (25.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (25.00 hours)

The University of Arizona Sleep and Health Research Program will host a workshop titled Getting Started with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) on Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd 2026. This workshop will provide information necessary for incorporating CBTI into your clinical practice. The following learning needs will be addressed: Learn the basics of CBT-I from some of the leading experts in the field in this intensive, dynamic weekend bootcamp!

This three-day introductory course in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) provides a comprehensive, practical foundation for clinicians seeking to understand and implement evidence-based behavioral sleep medicine. The program begins with core concepts, including an overview of CBT-I, the value of learning behavioral approaches to insomnia, and a crash course in sleep science and sleep disorders. Participants explore the definition and models of insomnia, clarify what CBT-I is—and is not—and review the role of medications in treatment. Foundational behavioral components, including Sleep Restriction Therapy and Stimulus Control Therapy, are introduced in depth and reinforced through interactive lunch and dinner discussions.

Day 2 builds on these fundamentals with structured review and hands-on implementation strategies for stimulus control, sleep restriction, and cognitive therapy. Attendees learn how to conduct initial evaluations, orient patients to treatment, utilize sleep diaries, integrate assessment tools, address maladaptive sleep effort, and incorporate relaxation and mindfulness strategies. The course also covers termination planning and relapse prevention, with case-based discussion emphasizing real-world clinical application.

On Day 3, the focus shifts to practice management and implementation in diverse clinical settings, including integrating CBT-I into existing workflows, responding to wearable sleep data, and addressing advanced topics such as pediatric considerations, comorbid sleep disorders, and adjunctive modalities. The program concludes with guidance on certification, ongoing training, and professional development, equipping participants with both the knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently deliver CBT-I in everyday clinical practice.

1. Diagnose Insomnia Disorder correctly
2. Apply behavioral and cognitive principles to the treatment of insomnia disorder
3. Treat patients with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

https://sleephealthresearch.com/cbtiworkshop.html

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 25.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the registration site for cancellation and refund policy.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME activity coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.