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Abstract
group intervention postpartum depression maternal functioning parenting postpartum mood and anxiety disorders
Untreated postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) place women and their families at risk for negative biopsychosocial sequelae. Innovative and tailored treatments are needed to address potential disruptions in maternal functioning. Third-wave cognitive-behavioral approaches, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), hold promise for optimizing functioning given the focus on values-based living, rather than symptom reduction.
The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of an innovative psychotherapy group for women with symptoms of PMADs.
This seven-session group,
, includes selected skills training from ACT, DBT, and Emotion-Centered Problem-Solving Therapy.
group sessions are described, and an outline of key information (session goals, content, and homework assignments) is provided to facilitate practical implementation.
In line with third-wave approaches, this group was developed to enhance maternal functioning, which, in turn, may help women cope with psychological distress during the transition to motherhood.
Motherhood and Me (Mom-Me) : The Development of an Acceptance-Based Group for Women with Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Symptoms
Creators
Victoria A Grunberg - Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Pamela A Geller - Drexel University
Kelley Durham - Drexel University
Alexa Bonacquisti - Holy Family University
Jennifer L Barkin - Mercer University
Publication Details
Journal of clinical medicine, v 11(9), p2345
Publisher
MDPI
Grant note
T32MH112485 / NIH HHS
Resource Type
Journal article
Language
English
Academic Unit
Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology)
Web of Science ID
WOS:000794697300001
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85128576594
Other Identifier
991019167789304721
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