SPACE Therapy
SPACE therapy is a new and innovative treatment developed by the Yale Child Study Center that helps children with anxiety disorders and OCD by empowering parents to manage their child's symptoms more effectively. A therapist at Upward Counseling, Mrs. Daniela Thaler, LPC-A and trained SPACE therapist, facilitates this treatment approach to parents and parent groups.
Starting SPACE Therapy
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Initial Parent Consultation
Contact us to inquire how SPACE therapy can help improve your child’s anxiety, and learn about the goals of SPACE therapy.
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Supportive Parenting Techniques
Participate in group sessions to learn supportive responses to your child’s anxiety and reduce accommodations that reinforce anxious behavior.
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Individualized Support
Receive personalized guidance through a one-on-one session with the therapist to address specific family needs and refine your approach.
Signs You May Benefit From SPACE Therapy
If your child or adolescent is struggling with anxiety disorders or OCD and your family feels helpless in managing their symptoms, SPACE therapy could be beneficial. This treatment focuses on working with parents to reduce accommodations that may inadvertently worsen the child's anxiety.
What Makes SPACE Therapy Different?
Upward Counseling stands out by offering personalized guidance through one-on-one sessions to address specific family needs and refine their approach. Unlike traditional treatments, SPACE therapy emphasizes parental involvement, helping parents respond more supportively and reduce anxiety accommodations.
Dr. Eli Lebowitz
Rethinking treatment for child anxiety and OCD
How SPACE Therapy Can Help
SPACE therapy helps children with anxiety disorders and OCD by empowering parents to manage their child's symptoms more effectively. This approach reduces the need for accommodations that may worsen the child's anxiety, promoting a healthier family dynamic.
Supportive Parenting Techniques
Parents learn effective ways to respond to their child's anxiety.
Eliminating Anxiety Reinforcements
Families decrease behaviors that unintentionally reinforce anxiety.
Improving Family Dynamics
The whole family benefits from a more balanced and less stressful environment.
Tailored Guidance
Personalized sessions ensure strategies are customized to each family's needs.
Take the First Step Towards Healing
Experience the innovative treatment approach of space therapy at Upward Counseling, designed to help you navigate your child’s OCD or anxiety. Reach out to us today to join the next SPACE therapy group and take the first step towards a brighter, healthier future for you, your child and your family.
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