INSOMNIA TREATMENT GROUP

BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIES FOR HEALTHY SLEEP

***GROUP NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION***

WHEN: Wednesdays, 12-1pm ET. Six sessions, with the first four sessions occurring weekly and the final two sessions spaced every other week to give time for interventions to work. See exact dates below.

WHERE: This group will take place virtually via our secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.

COST: $75/group ($450 total). Payment is due at time of registration, though we’re happy to work out alternate payment arrangements if the upfront cost is prohibitive. One co-parent or additional caretaker may also attend the group at no additional charge.

DETAILS: This treatment group uses strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). CBT-I is an evidence-based treatment for insomnia that involves addressing habits, behaviors, and environmental factors that may be contributing to problems with sleep. You can learn more about CBT-I here. Below you’ll find an outline of the group and what will be covered:

Session One: The Foundation of Sleep & Debunking Common Myths

Session Two: Sleep Scheduling: Sleep Restriction and/or Sleep Compression

Session Three: Stimulus Control: Strengthening the relationship between the bed and sleep

Session Four: Cognitive Therapy: Calming the Mind

Session Five: Adjusting the Plan

Session Six: Sustaining Progress

WHO IS A GOOD FIT FOR THIS GROUP?: This group is for adults (18+) struggling with sleep. This might mean that you have (or suspect you have) a diagnosis of insomnia. Or it could just mean that you struggle with sleep — i.e. you’re not getting enough, you’re feeling anxious or frustrated when trying to sleep, etc.

FACILITATOR: The group will be facilitated by Travis Edwards, LCMHCA. Travis had the opportunity to train in a Behavioral Sleep Medicine program and is passionate about helping people develop a better relationship with their sleep.

2025 DATES:

10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3

CANCELLATION POLICY: A full refund, minus a 4% processing fee, will be issued up to thirty (30) days prior to the group start date. Cancellations received September 2nd or later will be issued a 50% refund.

CONTACT: If you have any questions about the group, please contact Travis Edwards at travis@bullcityanxiety.com.

Insomnia Treatment Group

FAQs

  • Yes! SPACE is an excellent option if your child is unwilling to participate in treatment. The intervention does not require any active participation from your child.

  • Every child looks to their parents for help and guidance when they’re struggling. And every parent does their best to help their kid feel better. But sometimes, these behaviors intended to help, end up becoming part of the problem. Children become reliant on accommodation, missing out on opportunities to learn that they are capable of managing their anxiety. This could involve offering reassurance, facilitating avoidance of triggering experiences, or changing family routines to enable avoidance or compulsion.

  • Family Accommodation has been shown to increase symptom severity, decrease treatment effectiveness, and cause disruption to both individual and family functioning. SPACE targets unhelpful accommodation, gradually and systematically removing behaviors which perpetuate anxiety. With new, more effective support in place, children are able to learn that they are capable of managing anxiety without accommodation.

  • No! SPACE was originally designed for younger kids, but has been expanded (and shown to be effective) for dependent adults as well. There are some slight adjustments to the model when working with adults, but this group can help parents of young or adult children with anxiety.

  • Registration includes two participants, which can be co-parents, alternative caretakers, or other family/loved ones. The model will be most effective if the participants are consistently in a role where they provide support to the individual with anxiety.

  • We’ve intentionally kept the group small and allowed time in the curriculum to individualize the treatment. We also have two group facilitators, so we suspect that you’ll be able toget everything you need from the group. With that being said, if you would like to schedule individual SPACE sessions outside of the group, we can arrange that.

  • BCAOTC is not contracted with insurance, so any potential reimbursement would require using your out-of-network benefits. You should contact your insurance company to inquire about your benefits.