Moods in Motion: A coloring and healing book for postpartum moms

by Karen Kleiman

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Author: Karen Kleiman

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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ISBN 10: 1533319081
ISBN 13: 978-1533319081

Created by an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of postpartum depression and anxiety, and author of several books on perinatal distress, this book provides the perfect format to introduce a postpartum woman to evidence-based recommendations for healing. Moods in Motion is a unique coloring book which addresses the specific areas of distress facing new mothers. Each illustration depicts a symptom followed by an adjoining illustration along with descriptions of recommendations for healing. We are learning more about the benefits of art therapy techniques to distract an anxious mind. Unfortunately, negative, unwanted thoughts are a common phenomenon causing much stress to postpartum women. Moods in Motion provides a restorative tool so moms can gain control over how they are feeling and enjoy a creative outlet at the same time. In this way, Moods in Motion is more than a coloring book which will ease stress. It is an illustrated guide toward recovery which enables any postpartum woman to actively participate in her healing. As you color your way through the symptom and healing pages, you will envision and internalize suggestions that bring you closer to feeling like yourself again!

From the Back Cover

"This wonderful coloring book by postpartum expert Karen Kleiman offers postpartum moms a unique way to help themselves heal. Research shows that art therapy combined with affirmation and acceptance can aid recovery for many conditions. A first in its field. What a lovely way to get better!"
-Diane Sanford, PhD, Women's Health Psychologist; self-care, mind/body and postpartum expert

"A picture is worth a thousand words as this elegant coloring book for the postpartum mom demonstrates. Karen Kleiman's creative use of illustration to tell a story gives deep meaning to the lived experience of postpartum depression and offers a unique therapeutic path to healing."
-Diana Lynn Barnes, PsyD., The Center for Postpartum Health; Editor, "Women's Reproductive Mental Health across the Lifespan."

"Just what the therapist ordered! Karen Kleiman, a prolific writer and highly regarded specialist in the field of perinatal mental health, has created a wonderfully creative and therapeutic tool for healing. Her work is rooted in trusted scientific evidence, and I am certain this book will ease suffering while promoting self-compassion and wellness."

-Pec Indman, EdD, MFT, author, Beyond the Blues, postpartum leader

"Moods in Motion is an innovative, beautiful and useful healing tool. Thank you for this wonderful creation!"

-Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D., Author, Postpartum Depression for Dummies

About the Author

Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW, is a well-known international expert on the treatment of postpartum depression and anxiety. In 1988, Ms. Kleiman founded The Postpartum Stress Center, LLC, the premiere treatment and training facility where she treats individuals and couples experiencing prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. She has authored several books on postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, including the groundbreaking book, This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression, (with Valerie Davis Raskin), The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for Living with Postpartum Depression , What Am I Thinking: Having a Baby After Postpartum Depression, Therapy and the Postpartum Woman: Notes on Healing Postpartum Depression for Clinicians and the Women Who Seek Their Help, Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts: Breaking the Cycle of Unwanted Thoughts in Motherhood (with Amy Wenzel), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Perinatal Distress (with Amy Wenzel), Tokens of Affection: Reclaiming Your Marriage After Postpartum Depression (with Amy Wenzel); The Art of Holding: An Essential Intervention (in press).