title: A cognitive behavioural approach to working with parents and families.
abstract: This article examines the difference between cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and the cognitive behaviour approach (CBA) in relation to its use in health visiting practice and school nursing. Two areas of practice are illustrated: support in postnatal depression; and support with positive parenting. The 'Five Areas' approach to assessment and intervention is discussed alongside behavioural activation, cognitive restructuring and problem solving to reduce avoidance strategies.
authors.affiliation: Staffordshire University. D.Chittenden@staffs.ac.uk
authors.forename: Debbie
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chittenden
authors.affiliation: Staffordshire University.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Anthony
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D016487:Parenting; D010290:Parents; D006113:United Kingdom