The Pregnancy Workbook - by Katayune Kaeni (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Techniques and strategies to manage anxiety during pregnancy

This workbook is full of techniques and coping strategies to ease your anxiety during pregnancy. Find peace and calm with exercises based in proven therapeutic methods. Explore a variety of questionnaires and worksheets, along with examples from people just like you, to feel guided and supported through becoming pregnant, being pregnant, and transitioning into parenthood.

• An evidence-based approach-Learn healthy coping skills drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and more.
• For any expectant parent-This inclusive workbook supports families of any kind, incorporating advice for your partner along with plenty of guidance for those without a partner.
• For any experience level-Whether you have a history of anxiety or are experiencing it for the first time during pregnancy, you'll begin to identify and understand your unique feelings and worries.

Diffuse anxiety and find peace with the help of The Pregnancy Workbook.

Review Quotes

"Dr. Kaeni guides us with compassion, respect, and intelligence as she provides a comprehensive array of strategies to navigate through and ultimately past anxiety. The Pregnancy Workbook is a true gift to our clients and our field. I highly recommend this book." --Dr. Shoshana Bennett, author of Postpartum Depression For Dummies

"I love this book! Dr. Kaeni has written a thoroughly informative and supportive guide that shares so many resources and helpful guidance for pregnant people and their partners. From her straightforward description of anxiety and tips for relaxation to the nurturing messages and friendly self-assessments, any pregnant person or partner will find just what they need to find reassurance and breathe new confidence into their journey. Thank you, Dr. Kat!" --Wendy N. Davis, PhD, PMH-C, executive director of Postpartum Support International

"Informed by both her personal experience and her deep professional knowledge, Dr. Katayune Kaeni shares practical, easily digestible wisdom in her beautifully written workbook. This book is a true gift, a warm companion for every person on their journey into parenthood." --Catherine Birndorf, MD, reproductive psychiatrist, co-founder/CEO of The Motherhood Center, and co-author of What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions During Pregnancy and Motherhood

"More than ever, women navigating the awesome challenges of pregnancy need accurate information and enduring support. The Pregnancy Workbook takes evidence-based interventions and gently turns them into practical and comforting suggestions to ease the restless minds of new moms. Dr. Kaeni's words resonate with her familiar calm and expert voice, providing a much needed and reassuring companion for women in all stages of motherhood." --Karen Kleiman, MSW, founder & director of The Postpartum Stress Center and author of Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts

About the Author

KATAYUNE KAENI, Psy.D., PMH-C, is a psychologist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She works with clients in person and online through her clinical practice, Well Mind Perinatal, and serves on the board of Postpartum Support International. Find her at DrKaeni.com and MomandMind.com