Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) for Special Populations for Rehabilitation Professionals (Part 2) 1931

CBT-I is an efficacious treatment of insomnia in people with comorbid conditions, including people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and concussion. However, special considerations and tailoring of the standard CBT-I program is often warranted for individuals with these conditions. Therefore, the purpose of this symposium is to provide rehabilitation professionals basic training in application of CBT-I for special populations, including multiple sclerosis, concussion, and cancer. In this symposium, the presenters will describe the evidence that CBT-I is efficacious in people with multiple sclerosis and concussion. The presenters will then describe special considerations and how to tailor CBT-I for individuals with these conditions as well as consideration when to refer to a provider who is board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine. We will end with a case study illustrating application of CBT-I with an individual with each condition.