ABSTRACT
When psychotherapy began, it was about the practitioner listening to a patient and interpreting what the patient said, in order to afford the patient insights about his or her psyche. Approximately one-half of the respondents felt that their therapist was qualified to treat their symptoms of depression and anxiety, whether or not they were aware of any specialized training in that area. Given that there is no validated protocol for this intervention, the application and timing of each point are reliant upon good clinical interpretation and judgment. Effective treatment for women with postpartum depression or anxiety; incorporates the knowledge of how the context of childbirth and the transition to motherhood have affected any particular woman as it relates to her history and the individual story of her life. The ability to establish and sustain a meaningful connection with a post-partum woman is initially and continuously challenging for the therapist.
