Wednesdays 4:00-5:20 pm, for 6 weeks

Start date: next group  March 6, 2024 (and then next April 17, 2024)

Evidence-based Cognitive-Behaviour therapy program using researched methods to conquer sleep problems

Sessions held remotely, via Zoom (virtual video meetings)

Fully OHIP covered (but you must be in Ontario during the meetings)

Who will benefit:

-chronic sleep problems (any or all of the following on most nights: difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night and having difficulty falling back asleep, waking too early, restless poor quality sleep)

-sleep struggles leading to negative consequences during the day, such as fatigue or difficulty concentrating

Not for:

-sleep problems due to chronic pain, untreated sleep apnea, or restless leg syndrome

Requirements/Expectations:

• attend on time, and attend all 6 sessions
  
• have access to a printer to print handouts, or a computer or tablet on which to read them
  
• commit to doing daily homework (eg. reading handouts, sleep diary, behaviour changes)
  
• engage in group discussions
  
• willing to stop or taper off sleeping medications, if currently taking any
  

Topics to be covered:

Week 1: Causes of insomnia, Sleep diary, Sleep hygiene

Week 2: Stimulus control

Week 3: Sleep restriction

Week 4: Cognitive restructuring

Week 5: Mindfulness and Defusion

Week 6: Review, and Sleep Wellness plan

Referrals: Send to Dr. Neil Levitsky - fax 416-515-0241 (MD referral required if you have not previously met with Dr. Levitsky)

Referral form

For more info, call Dr. Levitsky 416-515-7741, or email DrLevitsky@rogers.com