Does your child experience anxiety, avoidance, or overwhelming fears? As a parent, it’s heartbreaking to watch them struggle, and you may feel unsure how to help. You’ve tried reassuring them, avoiding triggers, or even considering child therapy—but nothing seems to create lasting change.
What if the key to reducing your child’s anxiety lies in your response?
Parenting a child with anxiety can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools and support, you can help them build confidence and resilience.
What Is SPACE Therapy for Childhood Anxiety?
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) is a research-based treatment developed at Yale that teaches parents how to reduce their child’s anxiety—without requiring the child to be in therapy.
Unlike traditional child therapy, SPACE focuses on empowering parents with specific strategies to adjust how they respond to their child’s anxiety. This evidence-based approach helps children become more independent, resilient, and confident over time.
Why SPACE Works for Child Anxiety Treatment
Children naturally look to their parents for reassurance and coping strategies when they feel anxious. The way a parent responds to their child’s fears can either reinforce anxiety or help the child build confidence in managing their emotions.
- Anxiety is reinforced when parents accommodate fears (e.g., letting a child sleep in their bed due to nighttime fears)
- Small changes in parental responses help children develop coping skills
- SPACE is backed by Yale research and has been proven as effective as 1:1 therapy
With structured guidance, SPACE helps parents implement changes that reduce anxious behaviors and promote long-term resilience.
Who Can Benefit from SPACE Therapy?
SPACE is ideal for parents of children and teens of all ages who struggle with:
- Separation anxiety or trouble being away from parents
- Social anxiety and fear of interacting with others
- Excessive worries and overthinking (generalized anxiety disorder)
- School avoidance or refusal due to anxiety
- Obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD)
- Fear-driven meltdowns and avoidance behaviors
How to Get Started with SPACE Therapy
If you’re looking for an effective, research-backed approach to childhood anxiety, we offer free consultations to help determine if SPACE is the right fit for your family. This journey toward a future where anxiety is manageable can be life-changing for both you and your child.