Insomnia Treatment in Toronto
Are you having sleep difficulties? Do you have a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep or both? Do you wake up too early? Sleep difficulties and insomnia symptoms can significantly interfere with your day, functioning and overall well-being. Thankfully, the team at PathWell offers effective insomnia treatment in Toronto that can help.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia treatment, or CBT-i, is an evidence-based sleep disorder solution that helps you identify and change thoughts and behaviours about sleep that can cause or worsen sleep problems. It teaches effective habits backed by science that promote healthy, restful sleep.
Symptoms of Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
Trouble Falling Asleep
Taking longer than 30 minutes to fall asleep, even when you are tired.
Frequent Awakenings
Waking up multiple times during the night and having trouble falling back asleep.
Early Morning Awakening
Waking up too early and not being able to go back to sleep.
Non-Restorative Sleep
Daytime Fatigue
Irritability and Mood Changes
Increased irritability, anxiety, or depression due to poor sleep quality.
Difficulty Concentrating
Recognizing these symptoms is the first step towards seeking effective sleep disorder solutions and insomnia treatment in Toronto. At PathWell, we are dedicated to helping you address these symptoms and improve your overall quality of life through our comprehensive sleep treatment services.
Sleep Disorder Solutions
PathWell’s chronic insomnia treatments and sleep disorder solutions are carefully structured to provide a step-by-step approach to improving your sleep quality. This Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program is structured into 5-6 sessions and tailored to your specific sleep issues and concerns. Each session focuses on different aspects of sleep health, from clinical assessment and cognitive restructuring to behavioural changes and relaxation techniques. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage your sleep disorder effectively and treat insomnia.
Session 1:
Clinical Sleep Disorder Assessment
This session involves questionnaires and a sleep interview. The clinician administers a lengthy sleep history questionnaire to determine the nature of your sleep disorder and your qualifications for undergoing an insomnia program.
Session 2:
Thinking Differently About Sleep
(Cognitive Component)
This session starts with a discussion of how sleep works and the nature of the processes that govern when we should be awake and when we should be asleep (the sleep-wake cycle). Learning about these principles starts us on the journey to thinking about sleep differently.
Session 3:
Acting Differently Towards Sleep
(Behavioural Component)
Building on concepts from the previous session, you will learn about the pitfalls of sleep aids and medications and when they are appropriate to use. You will take further steps to act differently towards sleep by adopting a new sleep schedule based on your newfound knowledge and the data from a sleep diary.
Session 4:
Relaxation Strategies to Help Fall Asleep
(Relaxation, and Reducing Sleep Onset Latency)
This session stresses the importance of relaxation and offers methods to treat disorders of initiating sleep or maintaining sleep following an awakening. Our sleep specialists will teach you the importance of being able to enter a relaxed state and methodologies that can help you achieve this.
Session 5-6:
Sleep Hygiene and Relapse Prevention
The final sessions of the program are geared toward promoting healthy sleep hygiene. Different factors, such as exercise and temperature, can influence sleep positively or negatively. A review of the program and strategies for relapse prevention completes your time with us.
Does CBT-i Work for Insomnia Treatment?
70% to 80% of patients with insomnia experience improvement with CBT-i (Trauer et al., 2015). Benefits include less time to fall asleep, more time spent asleep, and waking up less during the night. As CBT-i is a skills-based treatment that can be used as required, the results are often maintained over time.
Our CBT-i Sleep Insomnia Program is administered by a certified Sleep Specialist and Registered Psychotherapist.
Find Out If PathWell Is Right For You
Are you ready to take control of your sleep and improve your overall well-being? Contact PathWell today to discover how our CBT-i sleep disorder solutions and insomnia treatment Toronto can help you achieve restful, restorative sleep. Reach out to us today and start your journey towards better sleep and better health!
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Insomnia Treatment Toronto FAQs
How long does each CBT-i session last?
Each CBT-i session typically lasts between 45 minutes to an hour, providing ample time for assessment, discussion, and strategy development.
How soon can I expect to see improvements in my sleep
Many clients start to see improvements in their sleep patterns within a few weeks of beginning the CBT-i program. However, individual results may vary.
What happens if my sleep issues return after completing the program?
Our program includes strategies for relapse prevention, but if sleep issues do return, you can always schedule follow-up sessions for additional support and guidance.