The Art of Holding in Therapy

Written by a pioneer in the field, this second edition provides updated skill-building tools and a more developed, comprehensive understanding of how therapists can use the holding approach when treating perinatal distress.

Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and internationally recognized expert on maternal mental health. With over three decades of experience in the field, she is the author of several books on postpartum depression and anxiety and is the founder of The Postpartum Stress Center and The Karen Kleiman Training Center. Hilary Waller, MS, LPC, is a psychotherapist in private practice and provides training to perinatal providers and women and their families.

Chapter 1 Postpartum Women and Therapy Chapter 2 Preparing to Hold Chapter 3 Theories Behind the Concept Chapter 4 Postpartum Mamas Chapter 5 Mother and Therapist: On Being Good Enough Chapter 6 The Practice of Holding Chapter 7 Authentic Suffering and the Holding Elements Chapter 8 The Postpartum Voice of Depression Chapter 9 Hands On: How to Hold Better Chapter 10 Hard-to-Hold Chapter 11 The Anatomy of Holding Chapter 12 Your Professional Identity Chapter 13 Holding Diverse Parents Chapter 14 Clinical Challenges and FAQs Chapter 15 Holding and Letting Go Epilogue: Therapist, Hold Thyself