Full Description
Overcoming Postnatal Depression uses the proven and trusted five areas model of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). By bringing together specialists in postnatal depression and with the use of self-help resources, this book addresses all the common challenges faced by women during times of low mood after having had a baby.
CBT workbooks—easy to use, practical, photocopy them for use in your own life or job
Written by award-winning authors and experts
Proven to work—through years of research and practice
Step-by-step success—follow the plan, see positive results
Advice for friends and family—offers support
Invaluable, proven, practical, and easy-to-use workbooks for all CBT practitioners, psychiatrists, GPs, psychologists, neurologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and healthcare workers to use to help the people in their care help themselves.
A linked free online support course is located at www.livinglifetothefull.com with additional resources at www.fiveareas.com
Contents
Understanding why you feel as you do: Starting out ... and how to keep going if you feel stuck. Understanding why you feel as you do. Making changes: Practical problem solving. Being assertive. Building relationships with your baby, family, and friends. Information for families and friends - how can you offer the best support?. Doing things that boost how you feel. Using exercise to boost how you feel. Helpful things you do. Unhelpful things you do. Anxiety and avoidance. Noticing and changing extreme and unhelpful thinking. Overcoming sleep problems. Alcohol, drugs and your baby. Understanding and using anti-depressant medication. Planning for the future.
