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Sleep as a Vital Sign: Using CBT-I to Transform Patient Outcomes

Location: Virtual Event

Date: January 16th, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Presenter: Natalia S. David, PsyD, DBSM, ABPP

Workshop Description

Sleep is a core pillar of mental and physical wellbeing; a vital sign for health and longevity. Yet, sleep disturbance, specifically insomnia, remains one of the most underdiagnosed and undertreated conditions in clinical practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line, gold-standard treatment, highly effective, medication free, and relevant across diagnostic categories. In this interactive 3-hour workshop, Dr. Natalia David will provide clinicians with a practical and evidence-based roadmap for integrating CBT-I into outpatient psychotherapy.

Participants will learn how to conceptualize insomnia through a behavioral sleep medicine lens, conduct efficient assessments, and implement the core CBT-I components with confidence. The workshop will cover sleep and circadian regulation education and principles, the core CBT-I components (stimulus control, sleep restriction therapy, relaxation therapy, and cognitive strategies), and tailoring treatment for challenging patients or comorbid presentations such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and pain.

Designed for psychologists and mental health clinicians, this training emphasizes actionable skills that can be applied immediately in clinical practice to improve sleep, reduce symptoms, and enhance overall patient outcomes.

Presenter Bio

 

Natalia S. David, PsyD, DBSM, ABPP is a dual board-certified Clinical Health Psychologist and Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist. She earned her doctoral degree from Alliant International University in Los Angeles and completed advanced APA-accredited clinical training at UCLA, specializing in psycho-oncology and health psychology.

Dr. David completed an APA-accredited fellowship in pain psychology and psycho-oncology, further deepening her expertise at the intersection of physical and mental health. Driven by a commitment to integrative, evidence-based care, she founded Mind Body Sleep, a specialized practice dedicated to addressing the gap between modern medicine and holistic mental health.

Her clinical work focuses on the treatment of sleep disorders, functional neurological disorders, and general mental health concerns using a holistic, system-informed approach. Dr. David is the creator of Sleep Rehab, a CBT-I based treatment program for insomnia. She is currently publishing a companion CBT-I workbook and developing an e-course to expand access to effective behavioral sleep medicine interventions.

Registration Fees

Early Registration (by 01/14/26): DPA Member - $85; Non-Member - $115; DPA Student/Intern/Postdoc Member - $30; Non-Member Student/Intern/Postdoc - $60

Delayed Registration (after 01/14/26): DPA Member - $105; Non-Member - $135; DPA Student/Intern/Postdoc Member - $50; Non-Member Student/Intern/Postdoc - $80

Additional Info

Accreditation Statement

Psychologists, LPAs, and LSSPs: This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours of professional development. Dallas Psychological Association, Inc. (DPA) maintains responsibility for the program and its content as per TSBEP rule 461.11(c)(2)(A). Counselors: This activity consists of 3.0 clock hours of continuing education. DPA activities meet the continuing education requirements as outlined in Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors rule 681.142. Social Workers: This activity consists of 3.0 clock hours of continuing education. DPA activities meet the continuing education requirements as outlined in Texas State Board of Examiners of Social Workers rules 781.509 and 781.511(a)-(c). Marriage and Family Therapists: This activity consists of 3.0 clock hours of continuing education. DPA activities meet the continuing education requirements as outlined in Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists rule 801.264. For all license categories, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance. Prior to receiving an attendance certificate, an evaluation must be completed. Please retain the certificate of completion and use as proof of completion when required.