Table 1 Components of the investigated group-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia
Session | Educational components | Group components | Homework |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sleep, its functions and sleep/wake regulation Prevalence, symptoms, and consequences of insomnia Using the sleep diary Relaxation technique: Herbert Benson’s relaxation response | Participants meet each other and talk about their experiences with insomnia Participants’ course expectations | Identify three sleep-related habits to target during treatment Fill out sleep diary Fill out Sleep Hygiene Index |
2 | Sleep hygiene advice Stimulus control Relaxation technique: Progressive muscle relaxation | Participants’ experiences with sleep diary Learning outcomes so far Implemented changes so far | Fill out sleep diary Fill out the Negative Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep Apply sleep hygiene advice Calculate sleep efficiency in preparation for sleep restriction |
3 | Dysfunctional beliefs about sleep: Identification and change Principles of sleep restriction | Implemented changes and their effect so far | Fill out sleep diary Fill out an overview of how to challenge own negative thoughts about sleep Apply sleep restriction |
4 | Management and maintenance of own sleep Motivation for lasting change | Implemented changes and their effect so far Alternatives to dysfunctional beliefs about sleep Adapting the learning outcomes to changing life-circumstances |