Parent Coaching for Childhood Anxiety and OCD
Anxiety Institute’s Parent Coaching program supports families navigating child anxiety, behavioral challenges, and emotional distress. Using SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) and evidence-based strategies, we guide parents to strengthen connection, reduce accommodations, and foster emotional growth.
What Is Parent Coaching?
Parent coaching is a collaborative, skills-based process that empowers caregivers to better support their child’s mental health. Unlike traditional therapy, it focuses on:
- Teaching parents how to respond to their child’s anxiety-driven behaviors
- Reducing family accommodation patterns
- Strengthening communication and emotional regulation
Our program is grounded in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based model from the Yale Child Study Center.
How Does Our Parent Coaching Program Work?
Our coaching integrates seamlessly with other treatment services. Here’s what to expect:
- Weekly 1:1 or small-group parent sessions
- SPACE-based techniques to reduce enabling behaviors
- Personalized plans based on the child’s diagnosis, age, and family dynamics
- Focus on increasing parental confidence and consistency
Methods Used:
- SPACE therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Coaching (CBC)
- Psychoeducation on anxiety and avoidance
- Motivational interviewing
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What Are the Benefits of Parent Coaching?
- Faster progress in treatment when parents use consistent responses
- Reduced conflict and reactivity in the home
- Improved communication between parents and children
- Support for co-parents navigating anxiety-related challenges
- Long-term tools for future stages of development
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Who Is Parent Coaching For?
This program is ideal for:
- Parents of teens and young adults (ages 12–25)
- Families of youth with OCD, separation anxiety, social phobia, generalized anxiety
- Caregivers looking to reduce accommodations and conflict
- Parents struggling to set limits or support emotional regulation
- Families with youth refusing treatment or school
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Where Can I Find Parent Coaching Near Me?
Anxiety Institute offers in-person and virtual parent coaching in:
- Greenwich, CT
- Madison, NJ
- McLean, VA
Virtual options are available nationwide based on clinical fit.
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