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Table 4 Summary of the CBT-I programme

From: Effects of cognitive behavioural therapy and bright light therapy for insomnia in youths with eveningness: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Session

Topics

1

• Programme overview

• Psychoeducation on normal sleep, circadian rhythm, and insomnia

• Introduction to 3Ps model of insomnia and case formulation

• Introduction to the use of a sleep diary

2

• Review of sleep diary

• Introduction to bright light therapy using Re-Timer

• Behavioural strategies (sleep restrictions, stimulus control)

• Sleep hygiene education

• Setting sleep windows

3

• Review of sleep diary and use of Re-Timer and adjustment of sleep windows

• Introduction to different treatment approaches for insomnia

• Stress management and relaxation exercises

• Constructive worry techniques

4

• Review of sleep diary and use of Re-Timer and adjustment of sleep windows

• Cognitive restructuring Part I

5

• Review of sleep diary and use of Re-Timer and adjustment of sleep windows

• Cognitive restructuring Part II

6

• Review of sleep diary and use of Re-Timer and adjustment of sleep windows

• Review of the programme

• Consolidating gains and relapse prevention