Depression and Women: An Integrative Treatment Approach

by Susan Simonds PhD

Overview

In her newest book, Simonds presents "Integrative Relational Therapy," her unique nonpathologizing approach to psychotherapy with depressed women. IRT integrates empirically-supported therapies, feminist theories of depression, creative arts therapies, and mindfulness-based techniques into a cohesive model that addresses the gender and cultural factors contributing to women's depression. The book also addresses relapse prevention, reproductive-related events, special medication issues for women, and the latest research on alternative remedies. A unique feature of the book includes three conceptual maps that guide the therapist throughout the course of therapy, weaving a common thread while allowing for the individuality of each client. A list of integrative resources and recommended readings in feminist therapy, alternative therapies, and holistic approaches to the treatment of depression, anxiety, and women's reproductive-related events are also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826115270
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	08/17/2001
Series:	Springer Series: Focus on Women
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Susan L. Simonds, PhD, is a clinical psychologist whose interest in the psychology of women spans 20 years. She currently works in private practice and part time on the faculty of Washington State University Counseling Services in Pullman, WA.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Integrative Relational Therapy With Depressed Women: Basic Assumptions
2. Why Are So Many Women Depressed?
3. What Can We Learn from Treatment Outcome Studies?
4. The Therapeutic Relationship and Special Issues With Women
5. Assessment: Philosophy and Standards of Care
6. Assessment: Case Conceptualization
7. Safety
8. Activation
9. Connection: Part 1
10. Connection: Part II
11. Meaning
12. Relapse Prevention
13. When the Client is Not Improving
14. Therapist Self Care

Appendix A
References

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Even the most seasoned therapist will gain new insights and perspectives about treating depressed women from reading Dr. Simond's new book."
- Dorothy W. Canton, PsyD, Former President, American Psychological Association

"...Whether the clinician wants the latest, best-documented information about women and depression or a set of guidelines for contemporary approaches to the treatment of depression in women, this is the book to turn to."
-Bonnie Strickland, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts

"Simonds's (2001) Depression and Women is a tool of the trade for therapists working with women. She presents the integrative relational therapy (IRT) model that is based on empirically supported theories... Simonds provides an extensive resource list at the end of the text covering depression, anxiety, food, medication, psychology, sexuality and more. I highly reccommend this book for anyone interested in treatments for depression."--Stephanie L. Brooke, PsycCRITIQUES