What is SPACE?
SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems. SPACE was developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center and has been tested and found to be efficacious in randomized controlled clinical trials.
Who is the patient and who is SPACE for?
SPACE aims to treat children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Although children do not attend the SPACE sessions – they are the patients!
When SPACE treatment is successful children will feel less anxious and become better able to function. It is important that both parents learn the skills in the workshop, so ideally both parents would attend the sessions to increase success!
The space treatment program
the treatment program consists of eight space
1. Setting the Stage
2. Charting Accommodation
3. Choosing a Target problem and Informing the Child
4. Formulating a Plan
5. Reducing Accommodations - Continued
6. Additional Targets - Parents Take The Lead
7. Additional Targets -Continued
8. Summary & Termination
What happens in SPACE treatment?
Who is the patient and who is SPACE for?
SPACE aims to treat children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Although children do not attend the SPACE sessions – they are the patients! When SPACE treatment is successful children will feel less anxious and become better able to function. It is important that both parents learn the skills in the workshop, so ideally both parents would attend the sessions to increase success!
Some of the main anxiety problems treated with SPACE include:
- Separation anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Generalized anxiety
- Fears and phobias
- Panic disorder and Agoraphobia
- Selective mutism
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
What is included in our SPACE program?
- Janelle will offer 1 "out of group session" for family wellness support in accordance with the family needs.
- Includes the program books and binder.
- Ideally both parents attend this training for increased family wellness
- Shaelyn Morin (OCD suffer in recovery) will also present
Meet your facilitators!
Dr. Melody Morin Ph.D., E-MBA, Registered Psychologist
As a mother of an adult child with OCD, Dr.
Mel has spent the past 14 years seeking
specialized training and understanding of
OCD and anxiety in the United States, given
the lack of understanding in Canada. She
attends yearly training to enhance her
expertise and support individuals and
families on their journey to recovery. Dr. Mel
combines her professional and personal
experiences to offer unique insights and
guidance through her training events.
Janelle Downing Baker BSc, MACP, Unlicensed Mental Health Therapist
Under Dr. Mel’s expert tutelage, Janelle has
been developing a honed skill set for
supporting clients living with OCD through
Exposure and Response Prevention in a
home environment. As someone who has
lived with lifelong anxiety, Janelle
understands the need for individualized,
client-centred support for anxiety disorders.
You are not alone in navigating these
challenges, and Janelle is eager to support
you with the utmost compassion as you
work towards enhancing your life!
Schedule:
Every Tuesday 6:30PM-8:00PM
November 5th
December 3rd
November 12th December 10th
November 19th December 17th
November 26th
Place:
Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre Room 152
5001 Rue Eaglemont,
Beaumont, AB T4X 0H9
- $180 non-refundable registration fee (this covers the last session)
- $180 per person/session (this will be billable to insurance)
- Each session will be 1.5 hours
- 7 weeks long
- No shows/cancellations will still be billed
Have Questions?
FAQs
Is this group virtual or in person?
This group is held in person as the group dynamic is an important part of the supportive environment.
Will I be billed if I cannot make it?
Yes, the spot in the 7-week program is held specifically for you.
Is it $180 per person?
The cost is $180 per person/session. Each participant will receive the space book (to be read), participants handouts, and various strategies to support emotional regulation. An additional 1 -1 work session is provided by Janelle
Will this be direct billed to our insurance?
As long as your insurance company allows for direct billing then yes, we will bill them after each session. If we cannot direct bill them you must pay us directly and submit your receipt for reimbursement.
Do both parents have to attend?
It is important that both parents learn the skills in the workshop so please ensure that both parents attend the sessions.
Each participant will receive one private hour family coaching session from the team