Securely Attached3 Okt 2024

Q&A: How can I help my child overcome a phobia?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...

- What is a phobia, and how can it show up (like, for this 7-year-old who developed a fear of vomiting after having a stomach bug) in kids?

- How to recognize when your child's phobia or anxiety might require additional support versus when soothing and comfort may be enough to help them through their discomfort.

- When to treat child anxiety or phobias with CBT and when to use a SPACE approach - and how to determine the best fit for your child.

- What a supportive statement is and how it can be a powerful first step to helping your child manage their fears (plus, why mastering it can mean your job as a parent is done!)

- A counterintuitive approach: how reframing our own responsibility to focus on our responses and behaviors rather than trying to change our child's behavior can take a huge weight and pressure off a parent's shoulders.

- The biggest mistake that Dr. Sarah and Dr. Emily see parents make when they try to implement a SPACE approach - and how to avoid this pitfall.

REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:

📚 Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD

👉🏻 If you're interested in exploring support options for your child's anxiety, including SPACE small groups and one-on-one interventions, feel free to reach out to us at Upshur Bren Psychology Group for a free 15-minute consultation so we can suggest a treatment plan for your unique needs.

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHILDHOOD ANXIETY:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about the creator of SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) Dr. Eli Lebowitz

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about using SPACE to treat ARFID with Dr. Yaara Shimshoni

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about when it may be time for a mental health intervention to help your child manage their anxiety symptoms

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about navigating your child's anxiety with Dr. Terri Bacow

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