Online Sleep & Insomnia Therapy in Alberta
Are you...
- Having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up far too early?
- Very tired in the day or never feel rested?
- Experiencing poor mood from your lack of sleep or sleep quality?
- Finding that your poor sleep is disruptive to your spouse/sleep partner?
About Sleep & Insomnia
- Sleep is essential for physical health, cognitive function, and emotional resilience
- Insomnia and other sleep problems can be caused by a wide array of issues such as trauma, lifestyle factors, environment, stress/anxiety, and other health factors
- In Canada, studies have shown that approximately 40% of adults experience symptoms of insomnia at least occasionally, with around 10-15% experiencing chronic insomnia that affects their daily functioning
Sleep & Insomnia Treatment
- Each individual's sleep challenges are unique, and our counsellors are dedicated to providing compassionate guidance and evidence-based solutions to help you achieve optimal sleep health
- An insomnia assessment is completed as a pre-requisite to treatment
- Engaging in treatment includes maintaining a nightly sleep log, a commitment to altering your sleep schedule and routines, and a willingness to practice relaxation techniques regularly
- The evidence based treatment for sleep and insomnia is CBT-i, which aims to improve sleep habits and manage thoughts and behaviours that are interfering with sleep and contributing to insomnia
- Our goal is to empower you with practical and sustainable tools to achieve restorative sleep
Types of Therapy for Seep & Insomnia
- CBT-i, including Sleep Restriction Therapy
- ACT
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy