Dr. William Benitz of Stanford University has contributed to publications such as "Prevention of Traumatic Stress in Mothers of Premature Infants: 6-Month Outcomes." Her research has demonstrated the positive results of therapy for mothers suffering from stress disorders. Case studies by Dr. William Benitz and several other scientists were conducted with mothers of premature newborns. Results showed that the 6-session therapy reduced traumatic stress, trauma, anxiety and depression in mothers of newborns on the Davidson Trauma Scale (Cohen's d = -). 0.74,P