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Sleep and Addiction: Fundamentals for Behavioral Healthcare Providers

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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify signs and symptoms of common sleep disorders in the addiction population

  • Describe the formal diagnosis and treatment of common sleep disorders

  • Explain the positive impact of treating sleep disorders on health and addiction recovery

  • Implement strategies for sleep wellness programs in practice

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to train clinicians on identifying the prevalence of symptoms of sleep disorders, common in the population of those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Identification and treatment of sleep disorders in these individuals can have a significant impact on treatment and recovery.

Description

In light of the ample scientific evidence demonstrating that sleep disorders commonly co-occur in those struggling with substance use disorders, this program is designed to aid the audience in the identification of the most common sleep disorders seen in patients with addiction issues. Strategies will be reviewed for the effective assessment, diagnosis, and treatment interventions for sleep disorders in this population, including education regarding cognitive behavioral treatment of insomnia (CBT-I). Strategies for implementation of sleep wellness interventions into clinical work also will be discussed.

Target Audience

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

Presenters

Dr. Brian Wind earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Virginia, and a PhD in clinical psychology from Palo Alto University. After completing a post-doctoral fellowship and becoming board certified in sleep disorders medicine, he spent years doing innovative work in that field. Since the beginning of his career, Dr. Wind has also specialized in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of addiction. In 2014, he launched NOVOS Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC, a clinical consulting company with an emphasis on the treatment of addiction, as well as the three “pillars of health” – sleep, nutrition, and exercise. In this position, Dr. Wind served as a clinical consultant with multiple healthcare facilities including adolescent and adult treatment centers, and during this time he developed pioneering healthcare-related software applications. Dr. Wind has served as co-chair of the American Psychological Association’s Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance, with an emphasis on furthering the national movement of professional wellness. He holds the position of Executive Director of the Tennessee Colleague Assistance Foundation, Tennessee’s state-contracted peer support program for mental healthcare providers, in addition to serving as an adjunct faculty member in Vanderbilt University’s Department of Psychology. Dr. Wind has served as Chief Clinical Officer for multiple treatment facilities across the nation and currently is the Director of Clinical Strategy at S2L Recovery. S2L Recovery is one of the nation's only facilities pioneering the mental health and substance abuse space by combining evidence-based clinical practices while not surrendering its true faith based foundation. Dr. Wind currently lives in Tennessee and Florida with his wife, and spends his free time enjoying music, golf, hiking, and kayaking.

Financially Sponsored By

  • S2L Recovery