“SPACE” Group for Parents
“Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions,” or SPACE, is a virtual group for parents of children with anxiety
Virtual, weekly meetings for 6 weeks on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM.
To get on the list for our next group, call 732-390-6694 ext. 0 or complete the form at the bottom of this page to speak with one of our Intake Coordinators.
Why try SPACE? Dr. Dina Siegel is here with more information!
FAQ’s
If a therapist isn't working directly with a child, how can this help them?
SPACE offers a non-traditional form of therapy! Parents learn research-backed techniques and make small, measurable changes to help their child cope with anxiety. Research on SPACE indicates that the program leads to a significant reduction in child anxiety.
Are there any benefits to doing SPACE over individual therapy?
SPACE removes several common barriers to therapy, including long waitlists for child therapists, motivation on the part of the child, and access to the situations that the child fears. The group environment also creates a supportive space to brainstorm together and hear from parents with similar experiences.
What can I expect from SPACE group?
Parents can expect to see an improvement in their child’s ability to cope with 1-2 difficult situations. Parents will develop proactive ways to manage their child’s anxiety and learn new skills for supporting their child. By the end of the group, parents will create and implement a concrete plan tailored to their child’s challenges.
What is the commitment?
SPACE at SASNJ is a virtual, 6-week group and is open to individuals located in New Jersey or New York. Each session is an hour and a half with a ten minute break and costs $125. Multiple caregivers are encouraged to attend though at least one caregiver must be available for all six sessions. Opportunities to make up sessions will be considered on a case by case basis. Following each session, parents will be assigned a task to complete for the upcoming week.
