SPACE Treatment

SPACE Anxiety Treatment for Children & Teens

What Is SPACE?

SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is an evidence-based treatment developed at Yale University. Instead of working directly with the child, SPACE focuses on supporting parents—helping you learn how to respond to anxiety in ways that reduce its hold.

Research shows SPACE is as effective as traditional child-focused anxiety therapies.

How SPACE Helps

Parents learn to:

• Respond to anxiety with empathy and calm confidence
  
  

• Gradually reduce anxiety-driven accommodations
  
  

• Support their child through discomfort without pushing or forcing
  
  

• Communicate belief in their child’s ability to cope
  
  

The message your child receives is simple and powerful:
“I know this is hard—and I know you can handle it.”

What to Expect

SPACE therapy includes:

• Education about how anxiety works
  
  

• Identifying patterns that keep anxiety in control
  
  

• Learning supportive, confidence-building language
  
  

• A gradual, guided plan for change
  
  

• Ongoing coaching and encouragement for parents
  
  

Children do not need to attend sessions, making SPACE a great option when a child is resistant to therapy.

Who SPACE Can Help

SPACE is effective for families navigating:

• Generalized, separation, or social anxiety
  
  

• School refusal or avoidance
  
  

• OCD-related anxiety
  
  

• Anxiety that impacts sleep, routines, or family life
  
  

It’s especially helpful if you feel exhausted, stuck, or unsure what to do next.

Our Approach

At New Heart Therapy, we offer SPACE in a warm, collaborative environment focused on practical tools and lasting change. You don’t need to be doing anything wrong—many loving parents simply need a different kind of support.

Is SPACE Right for Your Family?

If anxiety has taken over daily life and you’re looking for a parent-guided, evidence-based approach, SPACE may be a meaningful next step.

💛 Contact us today to schedule a consultation or learn more about SPACE Anxiety Treatment.