Cognitive behavioral therapy for perinatal distress

By:

Wenzel, Amy

Contributor(s):

Kleiman, Karen

9780415508056
9780415508049

Other title:

Cognitive behavioural therapy for perinatal distress

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

WQ 500.

Contents:

1 Perinatal Distress: An Overview; 2 A Cognitive Behavioral Conceptualization of Perinatal Distress; 3 Efficacy of CBT for Perinatal Distress; 4 The Therapeutic Relationship; 5 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Perinatal Distress: An Overview; 6 Evaluating Unhelpful Cognitions; 7 Behavioral Interventions for Perinatal Depression; 8 Behavioral Interventions for Perinatal Anxiety; 9 Problem Solving Training; 10 Communication Skills Training; 11 Relapse Prevention and the Completion of Treatment 12 Special Considerations and Future Directions

Summary: Countless studies have established the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for many manifestations of depression and anxiety. In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Perinatal Distress, Wenzel and Kleiman discuss the benefits of CBT for pregnant and postpartum women who suffer from emotional distress. The myths of CBT as rigid and intrusive are shattered as the authors describe its flexible application for perinatal women. This text teaches practitioners how to successfully integrate CBT structure and strategy into a supportive approach in working with this population. The examples used in the book will be familiar to postpartum specialists, making this an easily comprehensive and useful resource.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	South London and Maudsley Trust Library Shelves	WQ 500 WEN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Missing		023422

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Countless studies have established the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for many manifestations of depression and anxiety. In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Perinatal Distress, Wenzel and Kleiman discuss the benefits of CBT for pregnant and postpartum women who suffer from emotional distress. The myths of CBT as rigid and intrusive are shattered as the authors describe its flexible application for perinatal women. This text teaches practitioners how to successfully integrate CBT structure and strategy into a supportive approach in working with this population. The examples used in the book will be familiar to postpartum specialists, making this an easily comprehensive and useful resource.

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