SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions
SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is a treatment that helps parents support their child’s anxiety in a new way. Instead of focusing on changing your child, we focus on changing the patterns around them—especially how you respond when they are scared, upset, or overwhelmed.<br><br>I am trained in the SPACE approach and use it to help parents who feel stuck, worried, or unsure what to do next. Together, we look at what is happening in your home and gently shift the things that may be keeping anxiety in place.<br><br>You do not have to have the “perfect” child or the “perfect” family to benefit from SPACE. You just need to be willing to try something different and take small steps, one at a time.
How SPACE Can Help Your Family
More Confidence as a Parent
Clear Tools
Learn practical ways to respond to your child’s anxiety and big emotions so you feel less overwhelmed and more grounded day to day.
Calmer Days at Home
Less Conflict
Reduce daily arguments, power struggles, and “walking on eggshells” by shifting patterns that keep anxiety in charge.
Support for Your Child
Growing Bravery
Help your child slowly face fears and build independence, while still feeling cared for and understood.
What Working Together Looks Like
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We start by talking about what anxiety looks like for your child and in your home. You can share your worries, questions, and what you’ve already tried.
Getting to Know Your Family
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Together, we notice the ways you naturally try to help—like giving extra reassurance, changing plans, or doing things for your child when they feel scared—and gently explore which patterns might be keeping anxiety strong.
Understanding Current Patterns
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We choose small, doable changes you can make as a parent. You’ll never be asked to change everything at once; we move step by step at a pace that feels manageable.
Making Small, Realistic Changes
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As you try new responses at home, we check in, adjust, and celebrate progress. My role is to stay alongside you so you don’t feel alone in this process.
Ongoing Support
Ready to find more SPACE in your parenting?
Anxiety doesn't have to run the show. Whether you have questions about the process or are ready to schedule a consultation, I'm here to support you in taking this gentle first step toward a calmer home.