SPACE: For Parents of Anxious Children

Who is it for?

Empowering Parents, Supporting Children

SPACE is a completely parent-based treatment program for child and adolescent anxiety and anxiety-related issues like OCD, school refusal, or 'failure to launch'. If your child isn’t yet open to getting help, SPACE is for you. Dr Rick Smith is fully trained in SPACE through Yale University’s Child Study Center.

How does it work?

A Unique Approach for Unique Challenges

SPACE is an evidence-based approach where parents take the lead. Learn effective strategies, focus on your own behavior adjustments, and discover how to minimize behaviors that might be unintentionally reinforcing your child's anxiety.

Common Challenges Addressed:

Addressing Core Issues Head-On

  • Separation anxiety, Social anxiety

  • Generalized anxiety

  • “Failure to Launch” adult children at home

  • School avoidance or refusal

  • Obsessive-compulsive behaviours

What will you get?

Tools for Today, Skills for a Lifetime

From session One, you'll be equipped with actionable strategies, foster a more supportive relationship with your child, and benefit from lifelong tools that can positively impact your family for years to come. Learn more about the evidence here: https://www.spacetreatment.net