What is SPACE Treatment with Lauren Siegel

What if helping your anxious child starts with changing what you do first? In this episode, I talk with clinical psychologist Dr. Lauren Siegel about SPACE, or Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, a treatment approach where the parents do the therapeutic work while the focus remains on supporting the child’s anxiety. We talk about family accommodations, why parents naturally try to make things easier when their child is distressed, and how gradually changing those patterns can communicate confidence rather than fear. We also get into finding the “just right” challenge, helping kids tolerate manageable distress, and why the goal is not to force a child to stop being anxious. To learn more about Lauren and Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group, visit https://kingsburywellness.org/. About your host, Gabriele Nicolet Join Gabriele Nicolet, podcast host, parenting life coach and speech therapist, weekly for practical strategies and tips on raising complicated kids. Learn how to go from surviving to thriving and create a family culture in which every family member can feel feels valued, seen and heard. With a practical, relationship-based, family-friendly approach, Gabriele provides tools and insights parents need to create a more balanced and fun family life.If you've been listening and wondering what next steps to take to help your child, I am here for you. Maybe you're wondering whether your kiddo needs a speech and language evaluation, or occupational therapy, or some behavioral intervention to deal with picky eating, anger, meltdowns, hitting and biting. With over 20 years of experience, my knowledge of child development and the available options goes deep. Maybe you just want some practical tips on how to get through the day and feel like a better parent. We can unpack that too. Sound good? Learn more at https://www.gabrielenicolet.com. Complicated Kids Resources and Links: 🌎 https://www.gabrielenicolet.com 📅Schedule a free intro call at https://calendly.com/gabrielenicolet/.... 📺Subscribe to Gabriele's YouTube Channel    / @complicatedkids   👾Grab Tell the Story - my powerful anti-anxiety tool for kids https://www.gabrielenicolet.com/tell-...   / gabriele_nicolet     / gabriele.nicolet     / gabrielenicolet   🌺Grab our free checklist to find out if you're raising an Orchid Kid https://www.raisingorchidkids.com/orc...