Treating Kids with OCD: CBT vs. SPACE

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for children or teens with anxiety and OCD. While this treatment modality is highly efficacious, there are times when another approach is needed. Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) has been found to be as effective as CBT in randomized controlled clinical trials.  In this workshop, experts Ginny Fullerton, Ph.D. and Ivy Ruths, Ph.D. will discuss ways in which clinicians can guide parents to increase supportive responses to childhood anxiety, decrease accommodations, and establish boundaries based on the principles of SPACE. Presenters will provide an introduction to SPACE and highlight differences between SPACE and traditional CBT for child anxiety. Participants can expect to engage in role-playing scenarios and collaborative problem-solving for common challenges for parents new to SPACE and disruptive responses from their children adjusting to change.

Learning Objectives (Attendees will be able to):

1. Describe the frameworks of CBT and SPACE.
2. Guide parents in increasing supportive statements and moving away from critical or less supportive statements.
3. Implement strategies for reducing parental accommodation.
4. Combine SPACE tools with CBT to enhance outcomes.

This program is intended for clinicians with advanced clinical training, with levels of specialized OCD treatment experience in the beginner to advanced levels. OCD Texas is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. OCD Texas maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Certificates will be provided to attendees with other credentials (e.g. LPC, LCSW). Mental health professionals other than psychologists outside the state of Texas should review your licensing board guidelines of your state regarding eligibility.

In order to receive CE credit, attendees must register for the event, complete virtual sign-in/out links at the webinar, and attend the full presentation (no exceptions). An evaluation form will be sent to you after the presentation.

There are no known conflicts of interest, including commercial support, for these presenters or this program.

Please contact the organizer at education@ocdtexas.org if you need to cancel. Cancellation requests sent 14 or more days before the event are eligible for a refund.