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C.H.A.N.G.E.: Strengthening Resiliency In Pregnancy, Joanna L. Harbets
C.H.A.N.G.E.: Strengthening Resiliency In Pregnancy, Joanna L. Harbets
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Pregnancy and childbirth is a biologically, socially, and psychologically complex period in a woman’s life (Anda, 2010). Carrying an infant in the womb is made even more difficult if a mother has endured her own trauma, potentially transmitting a vulnerability to her child’s development through maternal behavior and emotions (Hudziak, 2018). Additionally, the transition to parenthood is a general life stressor which often activates her attachment system. Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma may also interfere with her ability to bond with her child (Main, 2000). Although the complexity of pregnancy and motherhood can be daunting, a mother’s resilience may …
The Relationship Of Shame In The Treatment Of Antepartum Depression, Pennie F. Wilson
The Relationship Of Shame In The Treatment Of Antepartum Depression, Pennie F. Wilson
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the relationship between shame, Antepartum Depression, and treatment seeking. Research shows that shame plays a role in Major Depression and other disorders. For the present study, the first hypothesis was that shame is positively correlated with Antepartum Depression as measured by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. The second hypothesis was that shame would be negatively correlated with treatment seeking behaviors. The third hypothesis was that psychoeducation about Antepartum Depression could lower the level of shame and increase treatment seeking behavior. This study consisted of using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale to …