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. 2011 Nov 24;6:625–635. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S24858

Table 1.

Description of the CBT-I protocol

Session 1 T provides CBT-I overview. P completes daily sleep diary
Session 2 T and P discuss sleep diary/actigraphy data, stimulus control, and sleep restriction behaviors with bedtime and arise time chosen based on sleep diary data and sleep restriction homework
Session 3 T and P discuss sleep diary/actigraphy, any problems with homework, adjustments in sleep prescription, and sleep hygiene measures
Session 4 T and P discuss sleep diary/actigraphy data, adjustments to sleep prescription, sleep medications, and cognitive techniques for managing everyday and sleep-loss worries
Session 5 T and P discuss sleep diary/actigraphy data, adjustments to sleep prescription, and how to engage in two relaxation techniques (imagery, progressive muscle relaxation)
Session 6 T and P review progress and discuss ongoing techniques to prevent insomnia relapse

Abbreviations: CBT-I, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia; T, therapist; P, participant.