First conceptualized by D.W. Winnicott, holding in this book refers to a therapist’s capacity to respond to postpartum distress in a way that facilitates an immediate and successful therapeutic alliance. Readers will learn how to contain high levels of agitation, fear, and panic in a way that cultivates trust and the early stages of connectedness.
Key Features
- Insights on Postpartum Distress: Understand the core concepts of holding and its importance in therapeutic settings.
- Therapeutic Techniques: Learn how to manage high levels of agitation, fear, and panic effectively.
- Personality Types: Explore different personality types that may complicate the holding process.
- Practical Vignettes: Gain practical insights through real-life examples and scenarios.
- Enduring Recovery: Techniques to help clients achieve meaningful and lasting recovery.
Additional Information
Also addressed through vignettes are personality types that make holding difficult, styles of ineffective holding, and 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 and enduring recovery.
