Aug 18

Good articles about accommodations/SPACE that can help parents understand

I've had a couple of parents ask for articles about parental accommodations and the SPACE program and was wondering if anyone had any that you've found helpful for parents. I have Eli's (scholarly) articles but was looking for something slightly more user friendly for parents. Thanks.

elilebowitz

Aug 18

The case studies that are on the resource tab are mostly easy reads and describe the treatment in narrative fashion.

There are also a lot of articles that have come out in the general media that talk about accommodation and about SPACE. Some examples:

Wall Street Journal:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-right-way-for-parents-to-help-anxious-children-1512755970

NPR:

www.npr.org

For Kids With Anxiety, Parents Learn To Let Them Face Their Fears

For some kids with anxiety disorders, a new study suggests the best treatment might be teaching their parents new parenting skills.

The Atlantic:

www.theatlantic.com

What Happened to American Childhood?

Too many kids show worrying signs of fragility from a very young age. Here’s what we can do about it.

Philadelphia Inquirer:

https://www.philly.com/health/anxiety-kids-how-parents-can-help-20190313.html

There are quite a few others but these are some good examples,

Eli

Josephine Cooper

Aug 18

Thanks so much Eli. Much appreciated.

Tina G

Aug 19

www.heysigmund.com

From Anxiety and Avoidance to Brave Behaviour - How Parents Can Make a Powerful Difference -

Part of our role as parents is providing our children with the experiences that will help them discover their everyday magic – their courage, resilience, resourcefulness and other qualities that will move them towards growth. Sometimes though, anxiety will get in their way. Sometimes this will be fierce. Sometimes it will drive them to avoid... Read more »

This article is what led me to the SPACE program in the first place. I love this website as it has heaps of interesting information about anxiety for parents.

Josephine Cooper

Aug 19

Thank you Tina.