Colorado OCD
& Anxiety Treatment
OCD & Anxiety
OCD and anxiety can be effectively treated using a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Inference Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The specific approach is tailored based on the individual’s diagnosis and treatment goals.
What is SPACE Training for Parents & Caregivers?
SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. It is a structured, evidence-based program developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center.
SPACE is designed to help parents and caregivers support children, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders—without requiring the child’s direct participation in therapy. The core principle is that while we cannot control another person’s behavior, we can change our own responses in ways that promote healthier patterns.
What SPACE Teaches
SPACE is a parent-focused treatment that helps caregivers learn how to:
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Respond supportively to their child’s anxiety or OCD-driven behaviors
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Reduce family accommodation—the well-intentioned changes parents make to prevent a child’s distress (e.g., providing repeated reassurance, helping avoid feared situations)
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Set clear and consistent boundaries with empathy and confidence
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Foster resilience by encouraging independence and effective coping strategies
Who Can Benefit?
SPACE is ideal for parents and caregivers of children, adolescents, and young adults with:
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Anxiety disorders
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Social anxiety
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Selective mutism
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Separation anxiety
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Other related emotional challenges
It is especially helpful when the child is resistant to therapy or struggles to engage directly in treatment.
Benefits of SPACE Training
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Backed by research and proven to reduce anxiety and OCD symptoms in children
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Empowers parents as the agents of change in the home environment
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Enhances the parent-child relationship
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Helps reduce overall family stress and improve household dynamics
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How SPACE Training Works
SPACE is typically offered through:
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Individual parent coaching
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Group workshops
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Structured training programs
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During the training, parents gain:
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Practical tools and scripts for real-life situations
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Step-by-step strategies to reduce accommodations
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Guidance on how to remain supportive while setting healthy boundaries
