Online 1-Day CBT-Based Workshops for Preventing Postpartum Depression

The Online Workshop is a day-long intervention delivered by two trained facilitators (i.e., psychotherapists, social workers, nurses, and/or a psychiatrist) consisting of 6 hours of instruction delivered in 4 modules. The 1st contains information on PPD etiology with a focus on modifiable cognitive risk factors (e.g., negative thoughts, maladaptive core beliefs). The 2nd module focuses on cognitive skills including cognitive restructuring. The 3rd builds behavioural skills such as problem solving, behavioural activation, assertiveness, sleep strategies, and using supports. The final module provides an opportunity for goal setting/action planning. Teaching methods include didactic sections, group exercises, and role-plays. Regular breaks are incorporated. Each participant is given a professionally designed manual to facilitate learning. Participants are also given a list of region-specific PPD resources and a copy of the Canadian Practice Guidelines for the treatment of PPD.