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An Introduction to Sleep and DSM-5-TR Sleep-Wake Disorders

Assessing and Diagnosing Sleep- Wake Disorders: Clinical Interview, Screening Measures, and Diagnostic Decision-Making​: Part 3

Elise Segui, PsyD, LPC-S
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Review key DSM-5-TR Sleep-Wake Disorder concepts from Part 1 that inform clinical assessment.​

  • Apply a structured clinical interview to evaluate sleep timing, continuity, daytime impairment, developmental context, and medical contributors.​

  • Select, score, and interpret commonly used sleep screening measures for adults, adolescents, and children.​

  • Integrate interview findings, screening results, and referral needs to support diagnostic formulation and treatment planning. ​

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills to conduct structured assessments of Sleep-Wake Disorders by integrating clinical interviews, validated screening measures, and referral considerations to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Description

This continuing education presentation reviews practical approaches to assessing and diagnosing Sleep-Wake Disorders across clinical settings. Participants will revisit key DSM-5-TR concepts, learn how to structure a sleep-focused clinical interview, and examine commonly used screening and assessment measures for adults, adolescents, and children. The course will also review scoring and interpretation of selected measures and discuss how to integrate interview findings, screening results, and referral needs into diagnostic formulation and treatment planning.​

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nurse
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Elise Segui, PsyD, LPC-S
Elise Segui, PsyD, LPC-S, is a licensed psychologist with clinical expertise in psychological assessment, health psychology, sleep disorders, PTSD, serious mental illness, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and care for Veterans and first responders. She has experience providing evidence-based sleep interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia, nightmare- focused interventions, and CPAP adherence support. Dr. Segui has developed and presented clinical trainings on mindfulness, stress management, diagnostic assessment, and sleep-wake disorders for interdisciplinary clinical audiences. Her work emphasizes practical, patient-centered care, culturally responsive practice, and helping clinicians translate diagnostic knowledge into effective treatment planning.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Family Care Center