Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression During Pregnancy and Beyond: How to Manage Symptoms and Maximize Well-Being

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression During Pregnancy and Beyond: How to Manage Symptoms and Maximize Well-Being

by Randi E. McCabe (Author), Benicio N. Frey (Author), Eleanor Donegan (Author), Sheryl M. Green (Author)

Synopsis

This book is a hands-on guide for facilitating treatment of anxiety and depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Women will learn about why anxiety and related difficulties can increase during pregnancy and the postpartum period, the critical roles that thoughts and behaviors play in maintaining symptoms, and how to apply practical cognitive and behavioral strategies to reduce distress and increase coping skills. Chapters are integrated with the latest research, and clinicians and individuals alike are presented with customizable CBT-based handouts, exercises, and worksheets proven to meet the unique needs of the perinatal population.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 210
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 14 Nov 2018

ISBN 10: 1138201111
ISBN 13: 9781138201118

Media Reviews

This team of expert authors has written the definitive workbook for addressing anxiety and depression during pregnancy and the postpartum. Filled with strategies drawn from research proven cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), there are loads of examples and hands-on forms to guide you through this effective program.

Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, professor of psychology and neuroscience, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, editor in chief, Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Based on scientifically proven methods, this practical workbook will provide welcome hope and support for expecting and new moms. Authored by scientist-practitioners with unique expertise in the psychology of women's health, this is an essential guide for anyone seeking more effective ways to manage their anxiety and depression before and after the birth of a child.

David A. Moscovitch, PhD, CPsych, professor of psychology, University of Waterloo, and executive director, Centre for Mental Health Research

Sheryl Green and colleagues have produced a comprehensive and timely guide for managing anxiety and depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The strategies described in the book are rooted in CBT-the most studied and well-supported psychological treatment for emotional disorders. The book provides step-by-step tools for changing the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety and depression. I recommend this guide to anyone who is struggling with anxiety and depression during pregnancy and beyond!

Martin M. Antony, PhD, ABPP, professor of psychology, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, and author of The Anti-Anxiety Workbook and The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook

Author Bio
Sheryl M. Green, PhD, CPsych, is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University and a clinical health psychologist in the Women's Health Concerns Clinic and Consultation Liaison Services at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton in Ontario, Canada. Benicio N. Frey, MD, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University, medical director of the Women's Health Concerns Clinic, and academic head of the Mood Disorders Program at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. Eleanor Donegan, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow at the Women's Health Concerns Clinic and the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. Randi McCabe, PhD, CPsych, is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. She is psychologist in chief and director of the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.