[Group therapy approaches in primary/psychophysiologic insomnias].

In the last years behavioural treatment strategies have been established as alternatives to pharmacological treatment in primary/psychophysiological insomnia. Behavioural techniques for treating primary insomnia include relaxation training, psychoeducation on sleep and sleep disorders, stimulus control, sleep restriction and cognitive techniques. A combination of these techniques in a 6-week program was proven to be very effective in patients with primary insomnia who participated in the program in groups.