
Countless studies have established the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for many manifestations of depression & anxiety In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Perinatal Distress Wenzel & Kleiman discuss the benefits of CBT for pregnant & postpartum women who suffer from emotional distress The myths of CBT as rigid & intrusive are shattered as the authors describe its flexible application for perinatal women This text teaches practitioners how to successfully integrate CBT structure & 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 & useful resource