Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts
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Course Summary
Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts provides essential
information for both the client and the treating therapist when dealing
with postpartum distress. This book addresses the nature of intrusive,
negative, and unwanted thoughts that pregnant and postpartum women can
experience when anxiety is high. It offers information and interventions
for clients and clinicians who must confront these negative cognitions
by outlining what these thoughts are, why they are there, and what can
be done about them.
Course Format
This course is based on a book and a post test. When you're ready, purchase the test by clicking the "Add To Cart" button. This will let you take the test and receive your certificate for CE credits.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the natural response to threatening triggers.
- Describe what predisposes a new mother to scary thoughts.
- Identify the neurotransmitter that is associated with anxiety and depression.
- Describe the primary universal screening question for new mothers.
- Explain the concept of negative automatic thoughts.
- Discuss the two skills which are associated with high-functioning marriages.
Course Syllabus
- A Mother's Anxiety
- A Closer Look
- Why am I Having Scary Thoughts?
- How Do You Know if You Need Help?
- Barriers to Relief
- Screening for Scary Thoughts
- Things You Can Do to Feel Better
- Can You Really Change How You Think?
- Professional Treatment Options
- How Others Can Help
- Your Personal Treatment Plan
- Living with Uncertainty
Social Workers:
This organization, CE4Less, provider #1115, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education ACE) program. CE4Less maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 8/8/2015-8/8/2018. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.