First conceptualized by DW Winnicott holding in this book refers to a therapist's capacity to respond to postpartum distress in a way that facilitates an immediate & successful therapeutic alliance Readers will learn how to contain high levels of agitation fear & panic in a way that cultivates trust & the early stages of connectedness Also addressed through vignettes are personality types that make holding difficult styles of ineffective holding & how to modify holding techniques to accommodate the individual woman A must-read for postpartum professionals the techniques learned in this book will help clients achieve meaningful & enduring recovery