According to current research on sleep and chronic insomnia, these are critical issues affecting many clients in the domains of physical, mental, spiritual, and relational health from a biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective (Amen, 2020). Recent research emphasizes not only the importance of sleep duration but also the regularity of sleep for optimal health outcomes, including the negative effects on clients from chronic insomnia. This workshop tailed towards psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and ministry leaders, will review the current literature on sleep and its impact on overall well-being (Tan, 2024). Two prominent clinical interventions for chronic insomnia will be discussed: the Hello Sleep Program (Wu, 2023) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), drawing on key research (Rossman, 2019; Walker et al., 2022; Edinger & Carney, 2014; Manber & Carney, 2015; Perlis et al., 2006). Additionally, a faith-based perspective on sleep and insomnia will be integrated to offer a holistic understanding of these challenges (Tan, 2024).
212 | Sleep and Chronic Insomnia: Empirical Evidence and Clinical Applications from a Christian Perspective
PRESENTERS
Siang-Yang Tan, Ph.D.
CE CREDITS
1.25
Approved For CE
APA, ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, IBCC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, AOA Category 2A Credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP
Approved For CME/CEU
LEVEL
Intermediate
Summary
Learning Objectives
1 Recognize the latest findings on the role of sleep duration and regularity in maintaining physical, mental, spiritual, and relational health, and the impact of chronic insomnia.
2 Describe the key features and applications of two major clinical interventions for chronic insomnia: the Hello Sleep Program and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
3 Demonstrate an understanding of how a faith-based perspective informs the approach to sleep and chronic insomnia, integrating psychological and spiritual care.