Teen and Young Adult Circadian Rhythms: The Inner Workings of the Developing Mind’s Sleep-Wake Cycle
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Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify and describe three or more common sleep disorders.
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Explain two types of circadian rhythm issues and their causes in adolescents and those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.
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Name and explain two or more sleep disorder assessments.
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Discuss three components of sleep disorder diagnosis.
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Identify two sleep disorder treatment tools.
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Plan two ways to incorporate behavioral sleep wellness into practice.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to increase knowledge about sleep problems and circadian rhythm issues.
Description
Sleep issues are exceedingly common, particularly in adolescents and those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. This workshop provides an overview of the most common sleep problems seen in behavioral healthcare and an in-depth review of the circadian rhythm issues commonly seen in adolescents and in those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Diagnosis and treatment protocols are suggested, in addition to simple approaches to incorporating behavioral sleep wellness principles into practice.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Born and raised in Richmond, VA, Dr. Brian Wind earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Virginia and a Master’s degree in clinical psychology at Middle Tennessee State University. He obtained a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wind completed post-doctoral training in the fields of Sleep Disorders and Behavioral Medicine, and for many years served as the Director of Clinical Sleep Medicine at a large interdisciplinary sleep disorders practice with multiple locations around Nashville, TN.
Dr. Wind holds a board certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine from the American Board of Sleep Medicine and is a contracted speaker in the neuroscience/insomnia division of Merck and Company Pharmaceuticals. 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 emphasizing the treatment of addiction and the three “pillars of health” – sleep, nutrition, and exercise. In this position, Dr. Wind served as a clinical consultant with multiple healthcare facilities and developed innovative healthcare-related software applications.
Dr. Wind has served as co-chair of the American Psychological Association’s Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance, emphasizing furthering the national movement of professional wellness. He is the Executive Director of the Tennessee Colleague Assistance Foundation, Tennessee’s state-contracted peer support program for mental healthcare providers.
Dr. Wind is also an adjunct faculty member in Vanderbilt University’s Department of Psychology. Since 2015, Dr. Wind has been with JourneyPure, a company specializing in treating addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, where he serves as Chief Clinical Officer. He continues to serve in that role with Regard Recovery, JourneyPure’s new parent company. Dr. Wind has also been the Director of Clinical Strategy for Stonewater since 2018. He lives outside of Nashville, TN, with his son and enjoys music, golf, reading, and traveling.
Financially Sponsored By
- Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center