The Postpartum Depression Workbook by Abigail Burd Lcsw Pmh-C

The Postpartum Depression Workbook by Abigail Burd Lcsw Pmh-C

Powerful strategies and compassionate support for overcoming postpartum depression

Becoming a parent is a huge transition. For some, the mood swings, the pressures, and the anxiety can be intense and overwhelming. One in five women will develop postpartum depression (PD) after pregnancy-so if you're struggling with PD, know you're not alone. This depression workbook is designed to help you navigate the transition to becoming the healthy and happy parent you want to be.

This depression workbook is here to guide you on your journey, providing supportive strategies and tools grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-proven to help you understand, cope with, and reduce your PD symptoms. Discover common signs of PD, what it is, and what you can do about it. Explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships, plus self-care practices through a variety of practical and insightful exercises in this depression workbook.

This depression workbook includes:

• Primer on PD-Discover if you might have PD, take a look at common causes and risk factors, and see how PD can impact your partner.
• Lasting relief-The CBT-based postpartum strategies in this depression workbook will help you adopt a positive mindset, improve your mood, deepen your relationships, and find time to recharge.
• Parents like you-Find kinship in real-life scenarios from other parents, paired with practical advice, simple tips, and interactive exercises.

This depression workbook provides the strategies, tools, and support you'll need for a healthy and happy transition into parenthood.

Abigail Burd, LCSW, PMH-C, is a perinatal mental health specialist in San Diego, CA. She is a licensed clinical social worker and certified in perinatal mental health by Postpartum Support International. Abby is a member of the Postpartum Health Alliance and has served on their executive board. Follow her Instagram/Twitter @burdtherapy or visit BurdTherapy.com.