Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Presented by Dr. Chaska L. Gomez
Friday, April 26, 2024
2 to 4 pm
Receive 2 CE's
Insomnia is considered one of the most prevalent sleep disorders in the United States and affects between 10-30% of the population according to the National Institute of Health. Insomnia has been found to have significant impacts on both medical and behavioral health disorders and can lead to elevations in both. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) is an evidenced based treatment for insomnia and is recognized by the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a first line treatment for insomnia. Participants will also learn about implementing CBTi with special populations (active-duty service members and veterans, athletes, shift workers, PTSD, chronic pain, and TBI) and navigating potential challenges.
Presenter:
Dr. Chaska L. Gomez
Dr. Chaska L. Gomez is an active duty Army, Clinical Psychologist. She has served in several clinical, administrative, and strategic positions throughout her 15-year Army career. Dr. Gomez currently works at Tripler Army Medical Center where she is the Chief of Specialty Services. She completed her board certification in Clinical Health Psychology after completing a two-year fellowship in both Health and Pain Psychology. Dr. Gomez oversees a robust behavioral sleep program within the Health Psychology Clinic utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and biofeedback. Dr. Gomez serves on several professional and military committees and specializes in gender and ethnic disparities in healthcare and transgender care support. She serves as faculty on both the Clinical Internship and Clinical Health Psychology fellowship programs at her hospital. Dr. Gomez received her Doctor of Psychology from LaSalle University and holds Masters Degrees in Clinical Psychology, Sport Psychology/Kinesiology and Psychopharmacology.
Objectives:
· Participants will define normal sleep, the circadian system, and stages of sleep.
· Participants will list four risk factors for chronic insomnia.
· Participants will name two models of insomnia treatment.
LOCATION: Zoom Meeting. Attendees will receive the meeting link in their emails.
The deadline to register is 6 PM on Thursday, April 25th.
COST: Free for GKCPA members and Students. $40 for nonmembers/guests.
This is only approved as a live, interactive CE presentation. Participants will have the same physical presence expectations through video that would be required for in-person events to gain CE credit.
Greater Kansas City Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Greater Kansas City Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
