Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
An evidence-based, 8-week group for parents of children and teens struggling with anxiety and OCD.
When your child’s world feels small, yours does too.
Seeing your child struggle with anxiety or OCD is overwhelming. Often, the very things we do to comfort them; adjusting family routines, avoiding triggers, or constant reassurance, can inadvertently keep the family stuck in a cycle of worry.
It is natural to want to do everything you can to protect your child from the challenges of anxiety, but there is a more effective way to help them gain confidence and independence.
The Power of the Parent-Led Model
Developed at the Yale Child Study Center, SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is a revolutionary approach.
Unlike traditional therapy that focuses only on the child, SPACE works directly with you. By changing how you respond to your child’s anxiety, you provide them with the safety and structure they need to face their fears and build lifelong coping skills.
What You Will Gain
Reduce Accommodations:
Learn to gradually and safely pull back from patterns that unintentionally fuel anxiety.
Master the "Supportive Statement" validating your child’s struggle while expressing confidence in their ability to handle it.
Strengthen Support:
Systemic Peace:
Decrease the overall tension and stress within your household.
"These methods made a lot of sense to me. I appreciate how they are broken down step by step. I found the process well articulated and fairly easy to take on. The facilitator does a fantastic job of giving time to each participant and crafting a very specific strategy to deal with their child's anxiety."
— SPACE Group Parent
Your Guide
Kate Hyde, MSW, LCSW:
Kate has been trained by the creator of SPACE, Eli Lebowitz. After completing extensive training Kate has become one of 17 certified SPACE providers in the country!
Kate is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience in the mental wellness field. She offers psychotherapy services to individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan who struggle with a variety of circumstances including; anxiety, depression, life stress, family stress, trauma, and adjustment challenges. Kate is a clinical supervisor and also provides counseling through WellSpace at Work.
Kate believes in using a collaborative approach to meet each individual's needs and goals. She strives to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to address life’s challenges to improve overall wellness.
Group Logistics & Details
What’s Included: 8 group sessions, and all the materials you’ll need to stay on track.
When: This group is now forming, estimated start date is late fall 2026
Where: Online via secure video conferencing.
Group Size: We limit this to just 4 families. This small cohort ensures you get personalized attention and support.
You’ll have the option to add private sessions during and after the group for more support.
Investment: $1000; pay half the cost when you commit to the group and the second half when the group begins.
Payment Options: We require a card to be kept on file for all participants. We accept all major credit cards as well as Health Savings Account (HSA) cards. Itemized receipts can be provided upon request.
Is this the right fit for your family?
SPACE is a specialized clinical program, we begin every enrollment with a brief call. This ensures the group is the right match for your current needs.
If you need financial assistance, please ask our intake team during your initial call.
“Our child went from sleeping on our bedroom floor to sleeping in her own bed through the night. SPACE gave us the confidence and evidence-based tools to make changes as parents that truly helped our daughter grow.”
— SPACE Group Parent