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Jennie Monness is joining me this week to break down the difference between developmentally normal (and healthy!) anxiety and signs that your child may need additional support—and how you can adjust your parenting approach to effectively support both. Together we explore: Why our instinct to remove discomfort may actually make anxiety worse—and what to do instead. How to support children with separation anxiety, and the surprising stressors that often go unnoticed during transitions. Utilizing strategies to help your child feel more grounded, like routines, visual schedules, and previewing. The difference between information gathering and reassurance seeking behaviors in children - and how knowing this difference can impact which parenting tool you use to best support them. Dr. Sarah's simple “anxiety formula” that helps you know exactly where to focus your support. How to get to the root of your child's fear, when it isn't so obvious to decode and identify for parents. Play therapy techniques and somatic work you can use to explore the fears that are hard for your child to talk about or that they are avoiding outside of playful environments. Whether your child is anxious about school drop-off, starting something new, or just seems to struggle with big feelings, this conversation will help you feel more empowered to support them—without needing to rescue them from every hard emotion. LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST: https://www.jenniemonness.com/ https://www.unionsquareplay.com/ https://charmspring.com/ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about... - What to do when your reassurances to your child doesn't help soothe their anxiety. - A sample script of the type of thing you can say (and wait to try to avoid saying) to help your child believe that they can cope with the feeling of anxiety. - When our good intentions go bad - some of the most common “mistakes” parents make when navigating their child's anxiety. - Understanding the difference between temporarily soothing your child's fears and using a more effective long-term solution. - Is it anxiety? The questions to ask yourself to help you determine if your child is experiencing anxiety beyond a normative level. - How to tell your child you are going to start doing things differently when they start feeling anxious. - Should you respond differently when your child's anxiety is fueled by something that is possible (like a medical misdiagnosis) rather than something we as adults know are impossible (like a monster under the bed)? REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:
Childhood anxiety and OCD treatment expert and proprietor of SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), Dr. Eli Lebowitz PhD, joins Bryce Hamilton LCSW to discuss childhood anxiety and anxiety related problems. His program is a parent-based treatment for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related concerns. In this episode, Dr. Lebowitz shares what […] The post Anxiety Solutions for Children & Teens with Dr. Eli Lebowitz PhD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
We're back for part two with the Yale Child Study Center's Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program, Dr. Eli Lebowitz. Today we dive deep into the fine line between supporting our kids and over-accommodating their anxiety. We go through scenarios like kids sleeping in their own beds, to building confidence in social situations like ordering at a restaurant. We also dive into family systems, and how to manage anxiety within them. IWROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Dr. Eli Lebowitz's BOOKSponsors:Saks.com: Find gifts guaranteed to bring joy to every hard-to-shop-for person this season at saks.com.Kiwico: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code RGHSkylight Calendars: Get $40 off your purchase of a Skylight Calendar when you go to skylightcal.com/HUMANSLittleSpoon: Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/HUMANS and enter our code HUMANS at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon orderGabb: Just go to GABB.com/HUMANS to get startedTruHeight: Take up to 40% off your first subscription order for a limited time when you go to truheightvitamins.com/HUMANS and use codeHUMANS at checkout.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Eli Lebowitz joins us to share how the parent focused treatment program results in the reduction of symptoms of anxiety in their children.
In today's episode I sit down with child and adolescent psychologist and director of the Yale Child Study Center's Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program, Dr. Eli Lebowitz. We dive into everything you need to know about anxiety in children. We explore what anxiety looks like—from everyday worries to more severe cases—and tackle the delicate balance between being a supportive parent and inadvertently accommodating a child's fears. Using powerful metaphors, Dr. Lebowitz helps us understand how to recognize and respond to anxiety in ways that truly empower our kids.I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsLSubscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram for more:@raisinggoodhumanspodcast Dr. Eli Lebowitz's BOOKSponsors:Understood: Give today to join a community dedicated to empowering people who learn and think differently at understood.org/giveBetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/HUMANS today to get 10% off your first monthSaks.com: Findgiftsguaranteedtobringjoytoeveryhard-to-shop-forpersonthisseasonatsaks.com.Dime: Go to DIMEBeautyCO.com now and get 30% off site wide during their early-access to Black Friday!Good Ranchers: Subscribe to any Good Ranchers box and use my special code humans to get a free Thanksgiving ham with your first order plus free express shipping. Goodranchers.comBobbie: Shop any of Bobbie's Starter Bundles to see why 500,000 families choose Bobbie! Right now, you can get 10% off your first subscription order of Bobbie's Organic Infant Formula PLUS free shipping on all subscription orders for the duration of your feeding journey by using code RAISINGGOODHUMANS10 at Hibobbie.com code RAISINGGOODHUMANS10 for 10% off your first subscription order. Offer valid for first-time customers only through 12/31/24.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode I chat with Chris Parrott and Susan Bauerfeld about parental anxiety and Self-led parenting. They offer practical advice for parents struggling to regulate their emotions and remain present with their kids, and for IFS practitioners working with parents and families. Chris and Susan are co-presenting a session at next week's 2024 IFS Annual Conference titled, Get Your Shift Together: Self-Led Parenting in a Culture Shaped by Worried Parts, which I'm super excited about. Key Takeaways: Worry pulls attention inward, creating disconnection from the present moment. How can parents shift from worry to curiosity about what their children really need IFS provides a pathway for parents to unblend from worry and engage with Self Energy to stay calm and compassionate Is worrying really an act of love, or a protective part trying to manage discomfort? Emotional discomfort is part of life—how can parents help their children develop resilience without removing all discomfort from their experiences? "When you name it, you tame it"—learning to name parts reduces their intensity and fosters emotional regulation. Self-regulation in parents sets a foundation for children to build their own coping skills. How shifting parental focus from worry to connection creates better outcomes for children. "Worry disconnects us from our parts, from our own Self Energy, and it disconnects us from our kids, and the greatest resource that our children have is the connection that they have with us" -- Chris Parrott About Chris Parrott and Susan Bauerfeld: Chris Parrott studied in London earning her MSc and Post MSc degree to become a BPS Chartered Counseling Psychologist. Parrott co-founded Your Self Series, a teen identity development program, and YourChatMat, tools to engage families in meaningful conversation. She is a Level 1-trained and Board Certified Life Coach working with emerging adults and with parents of pre-teens. Susan Bauerfeld, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, IFS Level II trained therapist, speaker, workshop leader, parent coach, and the proud mother of three wonderful, young adult sons. Recently retired from her private practice in Norwalk, CT, she has shifted her professional focus to giving presentations and workshops about parenting and managing anxiety at both national and international conferences and in her local community. They are co-authors of the upcoming book Get Your Shift Together: How to Help Kids More by Worrying Less. Mentioned in this episode: 2024 IFS Annual Conference, October 24-25, 2024 How to Talk So Kids Will Listen by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish Dr. Eli Lebowitz, Yale School of Medicine Watch video Clips from select episodes on The One Inside on YouTube Follow Tammy on Instagram @ifstammy and on Facebook at The One Inside with Tammy Sollenberger. Jeff Schrum co-produces The One Inside Podcast. He is a writer, counselor, and IFS Level 1 practitioner. Are you new to IFS or want a simple way to get to know yourself? Tammy's book, "The One Inside: Thirty Days to your Authentic Self" is a PERFECT place to start. Sign up for Tammy's email list and get a free "Get to know a Should part of you" meditation on her website Tammy is grateful for Jack Reardon who created music for the podcast. Jack is a graduate of Derek Scott's IFS Stepping Stones Program. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode or two of The One Inside Podcast please contact Tammy at tammysollenberger@comcast.net
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about... - Learn how to recognize when your child's anxiety might require additional support versus when soothing and comfort may be enough to help them through their discomfort. - When to treat child anxiety 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 fist step to helping your child manage their anxiety (plus, why mastering it can mean your job as a parent is done!) - Not feeling the need to try and change your 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:
How can you honor who your child is while still equipping them with the tools they need to thrive in our fast-paced world? That's exactly what I'm talking about with my guest, McCourtney Professor of Child Studies and Professor of Psychology at Penn State, Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar. In this episode, we dive into: - What temperament actually is from a psychological standpoint (it's probably not what you think it is!) and the factors professionals use to measure and map it out. - What impact temperament has on the way sensitive, shy, or explosive children regulate their emotions and respond to their environment. - How parents can create opportunities for their child to become self-actualized and why focusing on self-actualization is the precursor to helping them achieve and thrive. - Inhibited versus exuberant - how finding the right niche for a child's unique temperament can define their success, even if it doesn't align with traditional expectations. - How to find that middle ground between pushing your child when they need a bit of encouragement and nurturing them when they need more support and scaffolding. Tune in for valuable insights that will help you navigate the complexities of parenting with more confidence and compassion! LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. KORALY PÉREZ-EDGAR: https://www.catlabpsu.com/our-team-1 CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:
In this episode of the Momentum Parenting Podcast, Dr. Roseanne Lesack and Dr. Jill Wilson discuss the challenges of anxiety in younger children. They highlight the work of Dr. Eli Lebowitz from the Yale Child Study Center, focusing on his SPACE program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). The hosts explore how parents can support their children's anxiety without reinforcing it, sharing practical insights and personal anecdotes. They also emphasize the importance of a tailored approach and provide resources for further support. References: Website for SPACE treatment: https://www.spacetreatment.net/ Lebowitz, E. R. (2021). Breaking free of child anxiety and OCD: A scientifically proven program for parents. Oxford University Press. Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and their guests. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and do not necessarily represent that of our employers or Momentum Parenting, LLC. The content discussed by the hosts or their guests should not be taken as mental health or medical advice and is for informational and educational purposes only. In no way does listening, contacting our hosts, or engaging with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult your or your child's healthcare professional for any mental health or medical questions. Strategies discussed in this podcast are backed by peer-reviewed literature. Please see show notes for references. All examples mentioned in the podcast have been modified to protect patient confidentiality.
AMDG. Catholic psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres rejoins the Kolbecast for a discussion on anxiety: one of the most common, but also most misunderstood, emotions. Working from the definition that anxiety is an urge to avoid challenge, Dr. Majeres describes how he helps his clients live by ideals that they freely commit to rather than living under the control of their past; explains how you don't defeat things by forgetting them, but by building new things; and alludes to how mindfulness plus metaphysics equals contemplation. Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant: 188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities 185 Developmentally Appropriate Independence discussing summer camp Related links: Optimal Work Jonathan Heidt's The Anxious Generation Dr. Russ Harris's The Happiness Trap Dr. Eli Lebowitz's Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD and other resources Dr. Donna Pinkus's Growing Up Brave Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
In this episode, sleep specialist Eileen Henry and I discuss a common challenge: how to get your child to make it all the way through the night in their own bed. Eileen helps us unravel this complex issue by addressing: Assessing the Situation: When to let it be and when to make a change. Understanding Motivations: Identifying whether the desire to reclaim your bed is for personal space, relationship reasons, or concerns about your child's development. Balancing Needs: The importance of ensuring everyone gets quality sleep and how this impacts overall family wellbeing. Setting and Holding Boundaries: Strategies to help your child transition to their own bed while maintaining emotional security. Attunement and Emotional Health: Teaching kids to recognize and respond to negative emotions in a healthy way. Practical Tips and Tools: Using physical boundaries like gates, incorporating dress rehearsals for bedtime, and the power of storytelling and play in easing transitions. Whether you're struggling with co-sleeping, managing separation anxiety, or just seeking better sleep for your family, this episode is packed with practical advice and compassionate support! LEARN MORE ABOUT EILEEN HENRY: https://compassionatesleepsolutions.com/ BOOK A CONSULTATION WITH EILEEN HENRY: https://compassionatesleepsolutions.com/free-consultation-process/ DOWNLOAD MY FREE TODDLER SLEEP GUIDE: 7 ways to help create a more peaceful and effective nighttime routine LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES WITH EILEEN HENRY: Navigating sleep with a baby The basics of toddler sleep CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL EPISODES WE REFERENCED: RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) from birth with Deborah Carlisle Solomon Evolving the principles of RIE to grow into respectful parenting with Janet Lansbury Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) with Eli Lebowitz
Reduce stress around mealtimes and help your child be more flexible with what they eat! Joining me today is Dr. Yaara Shimshoni, a clinical psychologist and an associate research scientist at the Yale School of Medicine, Child Study Center. We'll explore the complexities of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and its distinction from typical picky eating. Yaara will detail how this severe eating disorder impacts children's health and social lives, and offer practical strategies for parents to reduce stress around mealtimes, encourage flexibility in eating habits, and break the cycle of accommodation that often exacerbates these issues. Plus, we'll help parents take the guiding principles of a therapy approach called SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), and learn how to apply it with kids who are showing more normative picky eating challenges, that are not clinical, but still can be frustrating and exasperating for parents to navigate. LEARN MORE ABOUT YARRA: Yaara Shimshoni WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SPACE, CHECK OUT MY INTERVIEW WITH THE CREATOR, DR. ELI LEBOWITZ: Listen to the episode
Dr. Eli Lebowitz is a renowned expert in the field of childhood and adolescent anxiety and serves as the Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. His expertise includes extensive research on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with a focus on how generations and families influence these conditions. Dr. Eli developed SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a pioneering parent-based treatment program for childhood and adolescent anxiety. This method — proven effective in randomized controlled trials — shifts the focus from children to parents, helping them modify their behaviors to treat their children's anxiety issues, including separation anxiety, social and generalized anxiety, fears, phobias, panic disorder, and OCD. In this episode… Navigating childhood anxiety can be a daunting task for any parent, especially when facing inadequacy and guilt for failed treatments. How can you support your anxious child effectively without inadvertently reinforcing their fears and anxieties? According to Dr. Eli Lebowitz, a specialist in childhood and adolescent anxiety, the key lies in understanding and adjusting parental behaviors toward this condition. Dr. Eli highlights the importance of reducing accommodations that may exacerbate a child's anxiety while providing supportive, confidence-building communication. When adopting this approach, rather than forcing your child to engage in distressing activities, it's best to recognize your accommodating behaviors to adjust your perspective. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Leigh Weisz and Dr. Jeremy Weisz are joined by Dr. Eli Lebowitz, Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center and creator of the SPACE treatment. They explore strategies for managing anxious children, tackling bedtime separation anxiety, and addressing parental disagreements in treatment. Tune in for insights and a “magic tip” for streamlining bedtime routines.
Over the past decade, parenting has undergone profound transformations. In today's episode of "Happiness Through Hardship" - The Podcast, Julie Lythcott-Haims, a distinguished educator, bestselling author featured in The New York Times, renowned speaker, and activist, offers valuable insights into navigating the challenges of modern parenthood with the aim of nurturing resilient adults. Drawing from her extensive experience as a former Stanford University Dean, Julie explores the pivotal role caregivers play in their children's lives and examines the possibility of reversing the trend of "helicopter parenting." Tune in as Julie dives into the importance of embracing life's setbacks, fostering independent decision-making, and tapping into the power of empathy. Whether you're a new parent or a seasoned one, this episode is a must-listen, offering invaluable guidance for parents of all ages. SHOW NOTES 4:30 – How Parenting Has Changed 9:38 – The Dangers Of Overcautious Parenting 13:39 – How Intervening Can Backfire 17:18 – Rewriting Helicopter Parenting 20:34 – Types Of Helicopter Parents 23:15 – Teaching Skill Building 27:13 – Teaching Emotional Wellness 30:10 – Modern Parenting: Empathy 39:50 – The Grateful Game Eli Lebowitz (Professor at Yale - Anxiety and Children) https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/eli-lebowitz/ "Breaking Free Of Child Anxiety And OCD" by Eli Lebowitz: https://amzn.to/3SB7jP4 “How To Raise An Adult” by Julie Lythcott-Haims: https://amzn.to/42zXUMj “Your Turn: How To Be An Adult” by Julie Lythcott-Haims: https://amzn.to/3w6MVO3 “Real American: A Memoir” by Julie Lythcott-Haims: https://amzn.to/3HV18k3 CONNECT with Julie Her website: https://www.julielythcotthaims.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jlythcotthaims/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlythcotthaims/ CONNECT with us Website: www.CarynSullivan.com/podcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/prettywellness Facebook: www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness To Buy the Book: “Happiness through Hardship” - The Book: https://a.co/d/igHJmCZ To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center: www.CarynSullivan.com/book To Donate to Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Research: The Cancer Couch Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit (501c3) organization that has funded $5 million dollars in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research since our founding in 2016! 100% of donations and event proceeds are matched and go to fund MBC research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center! www.thecancercouch.com/donations.html
A majority of parents say they have close, healthy and fulfilling relationships with their grown children. Newsline with Brigitte Quinn spoke with Eli Lebowitz, Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center, about the trend.
If your child is anxious, you need to listen to this. Paul is joined by Dr. Eli Lebowitz to discuss anxiety in children and how parents can support their anxious children. Dr. Lebowitz, a psychologist and professor at the Yale Child Study Center, shares his expertise on child anxiety and the impact of family dynamics on anxiety disorders. He discusses the fact that parents should not blame themselves for their child's anxiety and highlights the importance of a supportive stance towards anxiety. Dr. Lebowitz also addresses common accommodations parents make for anxious children and offers strategies for reducing accommodation. Do you want access to even deeper, even more powerful subconscious training content without the intros, exclusive invites to Mindset Change Masterminds, and discounts from workshops? Join the Mindset Change Another Level channel below:patreon.com/mindsetchange Mindset Change WhatsApp Community Link. Contact and social links below: https://mindsetchangeuk.com/useful-links KEY TAKEAWAYS Parents should not blame themselves for their child's anxiety. There is no evidence to suggest that parents are the cause of anxiety disorders in children. It is important for parents to adopt a supportive stance towards their child's anxiety. This involves acknowledging their anxiety and expressing confidence in their ability to cope with it. Accommodation of anxiety, such as reassurance-seeking or avoidance behaviours, should be reduced. Accommodation can inadvertently reinforce the belief that the child cannot handle anxiety, leading to more anxiety in the long run. It is important to seek professional evaluation to determine if physical symptoms, such as nausea, are anxiety-related or have another underlying cause. BEST MOMENTS "Our field, like mental health, we brought this on ourselves, this whole guilt issue. We really did." "Teaching your child that it's okay to be anxious some of the time and that they can handle that, that's the biggest gift you can give an anxious child." "The most important lesson for a child who has anxiety to learn is actually, I can be anxious, and it'll pass, and it's okay, and it's not the end of the world." "The truth of the matter is that who you are as a parent is really unlikely to have a big impact on whether or not your child has an anxiety disorder." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mindset Change Podcast Mindset Change Coaching The Mindset Coach UK Instagram Mindset Change YouTube Supplements I recommend for anxiety and stress from Numind Wellness Use code PAUL20 for 20% discount off every order including all products and menopause support supplements too: https://numindwellness.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breaking-Free-Child-Anxiety-Scientifically/dp/B08WHQQDTD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LRSA0BVMZWMA&keywords=eli+lebowitz&qid=1704451762&sprefix=eli+l%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-1 https://www.spacetreatment.net/ ABOUT THE HOST Paul Sheppard Paul Sheppard is a life-transforming anxiety and mindset coach, hypnotherapist, and host of the top ten Mindset Change podcast. He is on a mission with his holistic approach to help everybody set themselves free from limiting mindsets and feel less anxious and more empowered. Paul coaches people 121 or in groups online around the world, and you can reach him here.
This podcast will focus on how to talk to kids about anxiety and OCD. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Dr. Eli Lebowtiz about the key to helping kids cope with their anxious behavior—acceptance and confidence. This podcast provides many scripts and strategies for parents and educators. The post How to Talk to Kids about Breaking Free of Anxiety and OCD with Eli Lebowitz, PhD – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Drobyn Silverman.
This podcast will focus on how to talk to kids about anxiety and OCD. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Dr. Eli Lebowtiz about the key to helping kids cope with their anxious behavior—acceptance and confidence. This podcast provides many scripts and strategies for parents and educators. The post How to Talk to Kids about Breaking Free of Anxiety and OCD with Eli Lebowitz, PhD – ReRelease appeared first on Dr Drobyn Silverman.
In today's episode of The Self-Driven Child, I interview Eli Lebowitz, the creator of the concept SPACE, or Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions. He is helping parents and kids break the cycle of chronic stress. We discuss how to help our kids cope with uncertainty or a lack of control over situations. I'm so excited to share this conversation with you – Bill and I are huge fans of Eli's work, and we feel so fortunate to spread the word about the SPACE concept. I hope you enjoy it! Timestamps:[2:48] Why he wrote Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD[4:35] The pandemic's effect on childhood anxiety[6:10] Is it regular anxiety or an anxiety disorder?[10:50] The value of coping mechanisms [11:15] The heart of anxiety disorders [13:37] Helping with anxiety comes from a place of love [17:24] Empathy helps parents with this process[21:22] How anxiety can present in families [23:44] The NUTS and bolts of anxiety[25:27] Addressing anxiety widens a child's world[27:58] The traps parents fall into [35:38] Accommodations for anxious kids[38:56] Moving toward letting kids feel anxiety sometimes[42:47] Teaching kids to be the hero of their anxiety story[44:05] The problems of always accommodating kids' anxieties[47:51] Preventing learned helplessness[50:23] The value of a plan & where to start[58:00] Final thoughtsResources:Breaking Free from Child Anxiety and OCD: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Free-Child-Anxiety-Scientifically/dp/0190883529More about the guest: Professor Lebowitz is the Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center, where she researches and treats anxiety in children and adolescents. His work investigates the genetic and hereditary factors that have a role in the onset and maintenance of anxiety and associated diseases. Dr. Lebowitz has written extensively on child and adolescent anxiety and is the primary researcher on several grant-supported studies.If you have a high school aged student and would like to talk about putting a tutoring or college plan together, reach out to Ned's company, PrepMatters at www.prepmatters.com
Alexis's 8 year old son didn't like to be out of sight from his mother for even for five minutes. “I would always be like, okay, I'm going right upstairs, I'm just switching the load of laundry – I'll be right back! He knew where I was every minute of the day.” Then, with the help of a therapist, Alexis and her husband wrote their son a letter, explaining to him that they would no longer allow him to accompany them to the bathroom. It didn't go great. “He was visibly upset and crying and he shredded it immediately." But things did start to change as Alexis and her husband continued to implement a therapy program designed to help parents change how they respond to their children's distress. Anna also talks to the founder of that program, Dr. Eli Lebowitz, director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center, and author of Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents. In therapy, parents are asked to think about the accommodations they do for their children, and to slowly eliminate them. “If you're a kid and what you're growing up learning about yourself through your parents is, I can't handle anxiety, well, you're gonna have a lot of anxiety in your life.”
Parents often struggle with helping their children manage anxiety. Dr. Eli Lebowitz of Yale University joins us to talk about his research and work with children and their parents on managing anxiety and OCD. He's also developed a program to teach parents how to help their children with anxiety, and to help therapists learn new therapy techniques. To register for SPACE, submit your information through this portal. For more details, head to Neurodiversity University. ABOUT THE GUEST - Professor Eli Lebowitz studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety at the Yale Child Study Center. His research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with special emphasis on family dynamics and the role of parents in these problems. Dr. Lebowitz is the lead investigator on multiple funded research projects, and is the author of research papers, books (including Breaking Free of Child Anxiety & OCD) and chapters on childhood and adolescent anxiety. He is also the father of three boys. BACKGROUND READING Research via Google Scholar Breaking Free of Child Anxiety & OCD SPACE on Facebook
The technology world is changing quickly. For confirmation, look no further than ChatGPT. Parents, teachers, and mental health professionals are rushing to determine where to draw new lines, and which lines to erase, so that kids are able to safely utilize resources and entertainment. Also, what is okay to post publicly? How can kids cope with FOMO (fear of missing out)? How can we help them deal with anxiety when they see the highly filtered lives of others on social media? Dr. Devorah Heitner is the author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World, and the forthcoming book Growing Up in Public. Dr. Heitner joins Emily Kircher-Morris to discuss these issues and more. This episode is sponsored by Understood. Visit U.org for expert resources on ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning and thinking differences. If you're a parent with kids who may be struggling with anxiety or obsessive & compulsive thoughts, make plans to join us for a free webinar to learn more about a new program we're offering through the Neurodiversity Alliance, called SPACE. Here's the link to register, and download the PDF for more information. Listen to episode 88 for our conversation with Dr. Eli Lebowitz about the SPACE program. ABOUT THE GUEST - Dr. Devorah Heitner is a resource parents turn to for empowering advice on raising resilient and kind kids in an always-connected world. Her previous book, Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World, was an Amazon bestseller, and she is a featured speaker at conferences and independent & public schools in the United States and abroad. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN Opinion, Fast Company, and elsewhere. Dr. Heitner earned a Ph.D. in media/technology and society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul University, Lake Forest College, and Northwestern. Here's a link to Devorah's free email course, Seven Day Tech Habit Reset.
Debbie Steinberg Kuntz is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Bright & Quirky. When she started her family counseling practice a decade ago, she had no idea this would be her specialty. But her sons, now teenagers, had some unique strengths and challenges that she dove deeply into understanding. Debbie learned that they were ‘2e' or ‘twice exceptional,' meaning they are smart and also have unique brain wiring that makes accessing those smarts at times challenging. As she researched and found solutions for them, she started to share the learning with families in her private practice near Seattle. You may know that in the Seattle area, they have many highly skilled, uniquely wired people working for nearby high-tech companies (i.e. Amazon, Microsoft). Debbie's practice includes many such families, eager for information on raising 2e kids.Top of Form Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Debbie Steinberg-Kuntz about addressing strengths and unlocking the full potential of 2e kids. Top 12 Tips To Help Your Complex Kids Got complex kids? Yeah, so do we. Parenting a complex kid can be frustrating, overwhelming, and isolating. It can also be incredibly rewarding -- with the right help and guidance! This FREE insider's guide from the experts at ImpactParents includes our top 12 tips to help you create a calm, peaceful home and guide your kids to become more independent every day. Here is what to expect on this week's show: The "Bright and Quirky" phenomenon and how parents can find help for 2E kids The benefits of focusing on your child's strengths over their lagging skills Managing your child's internet use and creating balance of online and offline learning Executive Function Podcast Episodes Ep 006 Executive Function Skills: What Every Parent Needs to Know with Seth Perler Anxiety Podcast Episodes Ep 014 Anxiety 101: Letting Go of Expectations, A SUCCESS STORY Ep 015 Parenting Anxious Childhood Emotions with Eli Lebowitz 504/IEP Podcast Episodes Ep 077: Accommodations vs. Remediation - What's the Parent's Role? with Elaine & Diane Ep 089: Honoring Individuality: ‘Different' Changes The World with Jonathan Mooney Experimenter Mindset Podcast Episodes Ep 034: Growth Happens in Times of Failure with Beth McGaw COME BACK in April of 2023 to register for our Online Tech Summit in MAY! Connect with Debbie: Brightandquirky.com Instagram Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“It's a great thing to always have someone to rescue you, but to always need to be rescued is such a vulnerable way to live, such a limiting way to live. You don't want your child to feel like they always need to be rescued.” Dr. Eli Lebowitz joins me in today's episode about childhood anxiety. He studies and treats childhood anxiety at the Yale Child Study Center and through his SPACE program and Breaking Free of Childhood Anxiety and OCD book. We discuss why accommodations can be problematic, what true support looks like, where to start, making a plan, telling your child, responding to aggression, and navigating when co-parents disagree. Get the full show notes at sagefamily.com/podcast80.
Dr Eli Lebowitz is an Associate Professor from Yale University who studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety. Eli is also the Program for Anxiety Disorders Director at the Yale Child Study Centre. His research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety, but his passion lies in exploring cross-generational and family influences on anxiety and related disorders. In today's episode, Eli shares some ways clinicians can support parents if their children are diagnosed with OCD. He also details some of the reasons we might be getting it wrong in supporting families and explains how the SPACE program can help reduce family accommodation. Resources and links: Breaking Free of Anxiety - A Journey Through SPACE SPACE Treatment website Eli Lebowtiz's website Connect: https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/ http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/ This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.
Human evolution is incredible. We come out of the womb knowing that our greatest chance of survival is to attach to a primary caretaker who will keep us safe. And that innate wisdom is what motivates children to seek closeness and connection to their secure base. When children suffer from an anxiety disorder the threat detector in their brain is on overdrive and more and more they rely on their parents to protect and soothe them. And while parents have the best intentions, this interpersonal dance can actually serve to increase the severity and frequency of anxiety in children. Dr. Eli Lebowitz of the Yale Child Study Center has pioneered a new treatment that interrupts that dance! By altering the way parents respond to their child when they are in distress, rather than fueling the flames of anxiety, parents are able to lessen the symptoms, all without asking their child to change his or her behavior in any way. SPACE has been a game changer in my private practice and I was delighted when Dr. Lebowitz agreed to come on the podcast to discuss the incredible work he is doing and the amazing results they are seeing. If you are interested in learning more about the work that Upshur Bren Psychology Group is doing to treat child anxiety and OCD with SPACE, go to upshurbren.com/space.
Child anxiety rates are on the rise, therefore, it's a topic that feels familiar to many parents. Last week I discussed child anxiety with expert Dr. Eli Lebowitz. In today's episode, I'm joined by fellow mom and mental health professional Niro Feliciano. We are answering questions submitted by listeners on the interaction of parenting styles and child anxiety. Links from this Episode Child Anxiety, Part I ft. Dr. Eli Lebowitz Niro's Website This Book Won't Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment All Things Life with Niro Podcast Simple Families Podcast Episode 298 - Accommodating Simple Families Podcast Episode 306 - Contentment SPONSORS Kiwi –Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code SIMPLE at kiwico.com. PrepDish – Get two weeks free prepdish.com/families Indeed -Visit Indeed.com/FAMILIES to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Child anxiety is a topic on the mind of millions across the world. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Eli Lebowitz about his innovative Space Treatment method, which he outlines in his new book Breaking Free of Child Anxiety & OCD. This method of treating anxiety in children is unique in that it works solely with the child's parents, and is shown to be as effective as working with the child. Professor Lebowitz studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety at the Yale Child Study Center. His research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with special emphasis on family dynamics and the role of parents in these problems. Links for this Episode Eli Lebowitz: Space Treatment Book: Breaking Free of Child Anxiety & OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacetreatments Simple Families Podcast Episode 298: Accommodating SPONSORS Faherty: Head to Faherty and use code SIMPLE at checkout for 20% for all your wardrobe needs. Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MINTMOBILE.com/simple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The anxiety epidemic:In 2020 the UK charity Mental Health Foundation surveyed more than 2,000 children and found 50 per cent of teenagers aged 13-19 were experiencing anxiety they found hard to control. Suggested books:· The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry· Breaking free from Childhood Anxiety and OCD, Eli Lebowitz.Key points taken from UNWINDING ANXIETY: by Judson Brewer Mindfulness is a key tool:'If you feel anxious it's an uncomfortable feeling so you start worrying about it. Worrying is seductive because it makes you feel like you're doing something to get to a solution. All it does is to distract you from the negative emotion. It temporarily numbs the difficult feelings and feels more rewarding to your brain than the original emotion.''If your brain learns that worrying provides temporary relief, then whenever you're anxious your brain will trigger worry. It becomes a compulsive habit over which you have no control, but the worrying makes you feel more anxious.'· The first step to understanding your own anxiety is simply mapping your own habit loops/ What kind of situations trigger anxiety or other difficult feelings? · Which behaviours has your brain learned to respond as a way to soothe or distract you?· What is the result of those behaviours?'When you get into an anxiety loop use:RAIN:Recognise difficult feelings.Accept them and allow them to be there.Investigate the sensations in your body and emotions bubbling up.Note what's going on, and simply observe yourself out of curiosity.Resources:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/23/health/mental-health-crisis-teens.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhaseltine/2021/08/25/depression-and-anxiety-double-in-youth-compared-to-pre-pandemic/?sh=22e0bfb2139fhttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/feeling-anxious-dont-worry-its-good-for-you-s70jvtdbxhttps://childmind.org/article/signs-of-anxiety-in-teenagers/ RULES FROM: https://www.verywellfamily.com/establishing-house-rules-for-teenagers-1094873Rules That Promote Safety· Driving – car accidents are the number one killer of teens. Establish clear rules about phone use in the car, passengers, speeding, etc.· Drugs/alcohol – talk often about making good choices and consequences. Talk about ways they can get out of a bad situation.Rules That Teach Morality· Honesty – set consequences that will be more severe for lying or covering up. Also rules about cheating on their homework. · Treating others respectfully. Rules about gossiping, bullying and talking back.Rules That Encourage Healthy Habits· Work – establishing homework times and family contributions gives them a sense of responsibility.· Self care – healthy eating, good sleep habits, exercise and good hygiene.Rules That Prep Teens for the Real World· Money – managing money, allowance.· Self discipline – they need some freedom so that natural consequences
We've talked a lot about the impact that the pandemic has had on healthcare providers, but many of us are equally impacted by how the pandemic is affecting our children. Join me as I sit down with MedStar Health experts Dr. Michael Brachfeld and Dr. Michelle Sobon to discuss what stress and anxiety looks like in children and adolescents during the pandemic and strategies we can use to help them cope. Helpful resources for parents recommended in the podcast: “Breaking Free of Childhood Anxiety and OCD,” by Dr. Eli Lebowitz (2020); https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/groups/families-covid-19.html (CDC Website “Families and COVID-19”) https://www.aacap.org/ (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_4-SBhCgARIsAAlegrU6eqZ5RYCv8eMXnk6a-zwCO4xNIEK84znlxwrlWXbmSimibnFpb84aAtQKEALw_wcB (pandemic advice from the Child Mind Institute: childmind.org) https://www.apa.org/ (The American Psychological Association)
On February's PrepTalks, Ned talks with Dr. Eli Lebowitz, Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center and founder of the SPACE program, a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems. They chat about Eli's 2021 book, Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents, which is geared towards helping parents learn how to implement the SPACE program and become a valuable resource for their children. Follow Ned on Twitter at @nedjohnson.
Anxiety is rampant in our world today. And, on the whole, it's getting worse; reports of anxiety have literally doubled in the last two years since the start of the pandemic. Unfortunately, this is not just a grown-up problem; children are facing anxiety at record rates as well. But, as Dr. Eli Lebowitz points out in this episode, there is hope. Dr. Lebowitz is Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. As he lays out in our conversation today, anxiety is the most treatable mental health issue. He says the "world is full of children who used to have an anxiety disorder." And he is helping to make that true. Dr. Lebowitz develped SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) - a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems. From his research and experience with this program, he brings us stories and guidelines for how we as parents can best support children with anxiety. Find out more about SPACE at spacetreatment.net
Children with OCD and anxiety need their parents to understand that they feel terrified. They need their parents to express confidence in their ability to face their fears. What they don't need is for their parents to do everything for them when they're afraid because over time, they will need to learn how to deal with their fears when their parents aren't around. Dr. Lebowitz's book, Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents, provides a roadmap for how parents can successfully guide their children to overcome their fears. The way parents accommodate their own OCD, severe anxiety or phobias can have an extremely negative impact on their children. Many people use rituals for years and do not seek therapy until they see what their habits are doing to their children.The difference between a quirk and a disorder has to do with how much of a negative impact the particular way you want to do things has on your life.A child not attending school because of their fears, someone is unable to sleep or eat, behaviors which strongly affect relationships are generally examples of a disorder. Getting help with problems causing smaller amounts of distress will improve your current life and may prevent the quirks from developing into disorders According to Dr. Lebowitz's research, the best way to respond to a child who is experiencing anxiety is to first validate their experience and provide confidence. If your child is experiencing a full-blown panic attack, there's not much to do, except wait it out and remain calm.Children who grew up without any serious anxiety and suddenly develops a very intense fear, often had a traumatic experience that will require more support and a different kind of therapy. Try to become aware of periodic anxiety before they culminate into a larger event.At the end of this episode, Matana continues her conversation asking Dr. Lebowitz personal questions of experiences in Matana's life and with her children, and received priceless and life changing advice. Initially priced as a limited time offer for the first week discounted price of $4.99 and then $9.99, this content will available exclusively as premium content here: https://hopetorecharge.com/product/breaking-free-of-child-anxiety-and-ocd-dr-eli-lebowitz-bonus-content/Thank you for listening to Hope to Recharge! If we are important to you, help us out and Leave us a review on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-to-recharge/id1464788845. It makes a huge difference!—————————————————————————Connect with Dr. Lebowitz:eli.lebowitz@yale.edu Amazon Book: Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Free-Child-Anxiety-Scientifically-dp-0190883529/dp/0190883529—————————————————————————Quotes:“One child can suffer and a whole family could fall apart just because there's not enough awareness of how to support that one child.” @MatanaJacobs #HopetoRecharge“Parents, you're like a mirror, and your child is looking in the mirror and they're seeing who they are from your reactions, from your responses. And if what they see reflected back to them is a child who's always weak, vulnerable, helpless, overwhelmed, can't cope, can't deal, what are they going to believe about themselves? Exactly. That's right. They're going to see themselves as unable to stand anxiety. And that is pretty much the worst thing for an anxious child to believe about themselves.” @MatanaJacobs @EliLebowitz #HopetoRecharge“Here's what I'll say about [your kid having] panic attacks… Stay calm… When that plane is bumping around, you're gripping the arm rest, and your knuckles are white and your belly is tightened – in that moment, you don't want to look over at the flight crew and see them freaked out… You wanna see them being normal.” @MatanaJacobs @EliLebowitz #HopetoRecharge“Panic attacks are not dangerous.” @MatanaJacobs @EliLebowitz #HopetoRecharge“Your child is scared at night. So you sleep next to them. They feel better in that moment. Of course they do. But tomorrow, do they feel like they can handle being alone? 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Parents often struggle with helping their children manage anxiety. Dr. Eli Lebowitz of Yale University talked with Emily Kircher-Morris about his research and work with children and their parents on managing anxiety and OCD. He's also developed a program to teach parents how to help their children with anxiety, and to help therapists learn new therapy techniques. This was one of the biggest conversations of 2021, and for details go to the episode 88 page at www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com.
In episode 306 I chat with Dr Eli Lebowitz. Eli created the treatment approach SPACE which stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. SPACE is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems. Eli is director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. We discuss his therapy story, why he focused on helping families of people with OCD, what is SPACE, the negative consequences of accommodation, what SPACE consists of, the two core elements of SPACE which are to respond in a supportive manner and reduce accommodation, he gives case examples, sticking points in SPACE and ways to overcome them, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/dr-eli-lebowitz-306 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers affordable, effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories
Dr. Eli Lebowitz has developed a parent based program, SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Children's Emotions). This innovative program helps anxious children by working exclusively through the parent. It has been proven as effective as individual CBT for children. For more information and a list of SPACE providers go to www.spacetreatment.net
Parenting With Impact with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster Episode 015 Parenting Anxious Childhood Emotions with Eli Lebowitz Professor Eli Lebowitz studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety and is Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. His research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with special emphasis on cross-generational and familial influences in these disorders. Dr. Lebowitz is the lead investigator on multiple funded research projects, and is the author of numerous research papers and of books and chapters on childhood and adolescent anxiety. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Eli Lebowitz about the unique aspects of childhood anxiety and how it is managed. Here is what to expect on this week's show: How SPACE helps change behaviors to help your kid manage anxiety Parents are not the cause of anxiety, but are integral in healing it Childhood anxiety is inherently different from adult anxiety due to development Connect with Eli: Links Mentioned: For information about SPACE: www.spacetreatment.net For information about the Childhood Study Center at Yale University: https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/about/ Follow on Facebook @YaleChildStudyCenter @spacetreatments Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their Tracks In this FREE insider's guide from the experts at ImpactParents, learn 10 tips that will actually help you reduce the frequency and intensity of meltdowns for good! Used by parents all over the world, successfully help children manage their intense emotions and triggers so they learn to respond with respect and calm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This podcast will focus on how to talk to kids about anxiety and OCD. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Dr. Eli Lebowtiz about the key to helping kids cope with their anxious behavior—acceptance and confidence. This podcast provides many scripts and strategies for parents and educators. The post How to Talk to Kids about Breaking Free of Anxiety and OCD with Eli Lebowitz, PhD appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.
Special Guest: Eli Lebowitz, PhD It's healthy and normal to become aware of possible threats and dangers around us so that we can be safe and make safe choices- however, in children with anxiety, they get stuck in continually imagining that something bad or dangerous will happen, and it feels just as if the bad […] The post How to Talk to Kids about Breaking Free of Anxiety and OCD with Eli Lebowitz, PhD appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.
Special Guest: Eli Lebowitz, PhD It's healthy and normal to become aware of possible threats and dangers around us so that we can be safe and make safe choices- however, in children with anxiety, they get stuck in continually imagining that something bad or dangerous will happen, and it feels just as if the bad thing were happening in real life. They are experiencing the feelings or anxiety as if they are indeed going to happen. They focus on what they truly believe are the negative outcomes that have a large likelihood of occurring and place high value on those negative outcomes—while at the same time, placing very low value and likelihood on positive outcomes that might occur from taking the risk and doing the thing that scares them. Parenting an anxious child means facing constant challenges and questions: When should parents step in and help their children deal with those fears—or take away the likelihood of those fears by avoiding the thing that scares their child? How can parents foster independence while still supporting their children and acknowledging the anxiety? How can parents reduce the hold their child's anxiety has on their entire family—and cope with the role they may be inadvertently playing in kowtowing to the anxiety while trying to help their child cope with it? And how do we talk to our children about anxiety- and how we can support them in living with it in a positive way? For this conversation, I will be talking together with Professor Eli Lebowitz. Bio Professor Lebowitz studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety and is Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale University's Child Study Center. His research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with special emphasis on cross-generational and familial influences on these disorders. Dr. Lebowitz is the lead investigator on multiple funded research projects, and is the author of numerous research papers, books and chapters on childhood and adolescent anxiety. He is the father of three great boys. Dr. Lebowitz has a new book out called Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD. The post How to Talk to Kids about Breaking Free of Anxiety and OCD with Eli Lebowitz, PhD appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.
Special Guest: Eli Lebowitz, PhD It's healthy and normal to become aware of possible threats and dangers around us so that we can be safe and make safe choices- however, in children with anxiety, they get stuck in continually imagining that something bad or dangerous will happen, and it feels just as if the bad thing were happening in real life. They are experiencing the feelings or anxiety as if they are indeed going to happen. They focus on what they truly believe are the negative outcomes that have a large likelihood of occurring and place high value on those negative outcomes—while at the same time, placing very low value and likelihood on positive outcomes that might occur from taking the risk and doing the thing that scares them. Parenting an anxious child means facing constant challenges and questions: When should parents step in and help their children deal with those fears—or take away the likelihood of those fears by avoiding the thing that scares their child? How can parents foster independence while still supporting their children and acknowledging the anxiety? How can parents reduce the hold their child's anxiety has on their entire family—and cope with the role they may be inadvertently playing in kowtowing to the anxiety while trying to help their child cope with it? And how do we talk to our children about anxiety- and how we can support them in living with it in a positive way? For this conversation, I will be talking together with Professor Eli Lebowitz. Bio Professor Lebowitz studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety and is Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale University's Child Study Center. His research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with special emphasis on cross-generational and familial influences on these disorders. Dr. Lebowitz is the lead investigator on multiple funded research projects, and is the author of numerous research papers, books and chapters on childhood and adolescent anxiety. He is the father of three great boys. Dr. Lebowitz has a new book out called Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD. The post How to Talk to Kids about Breaking Free of Anxiety and OCD with Eli Lebowitz, PhD appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.
Clinical psychologist Dr Eli Lebowitz talks about his new book "Breaking Free of Childhood Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents."For more info, visit: https://tiltparenting.com/session265Support the show
Parents often struggle with helping their children manage anxiety. Dr. Eli Lebowitz of Yale University joins us to talk about his research and work with children and their parents on managing anxiety and OCD. He's also developed a program to teach parents how to help their children with anxiety, and to help therapists learn new therapy techniques. ABOUT THE GUEST - Professor Eli Lebowitz studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety at the Yale Child Study Center. His research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with special emphasis on family dynamics and the role of parents in these problems. Dr. Lebowitz is the lead investigator on multiple funded research projects, and is the author of research papers, books and chapters on childhood and adolescent anxiety. He is also the father of three great boys. You can support the podcast and receive subscriber-only benefits at www.patreon.com/neurodiversity. The Neurodiversity Podcast is available on Facebook and Instagram, and on Twitter @NeurodiversePod. For more information go to www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com
In this episode, Dr. Jenn is joined by Dr. Jennifer Karp, a Clinical Psychologist from Ottawa (Ontario). Topics include: what are common symptoms of OCD, how does it develop and how is it maintained, and what evidence-based treatment is typically used to treat OCD. Resources: Websites: IOCDF.org CHEO's OCD Handout: https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/resources-and-support/resources/P4934E.pdf Anxiety Canada's OCD Parent Handout: https://www.anxietycanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/hm_OCD.pdf Books: Talking Back to OCD by John March. Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD by Eli Lebowitz.
In this episode, Eli discusses how his background in working in one clinic treating children with anxiety, and another clinic treating significant childhood behavioral problems, lead him to develop his program SPACE. Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) has been found to reduce childhood anxiety at the same levels as a course of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children by working directly with the parents. He discusses how the previous thinking was that children who are not willing to do CBT were not going to be able to benefit from therapy, and yet for behavioral problems there were treatments that were effective by working only with the parents. He found that treatment for childhood anxiety was based on methods for adults, but was leaving out the important distinction that children look to their parents for help in coping with anxiety provoking situations. This lead him to develop a treatment that focused on parents changing behaviors in order to not accommodate anxiety, using support as well as communication, and disengaging from the anxiety process in a loving way. Eli Lebowitz, Ph.D. is the Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center, creator of SPACE (a parent-based treatment program for child and adolescent anxiety and related disorders), as well the author of Treating Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety: A Guide for Caregivers with Haim Omer and Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents, his most recent published work. Dr. Lebowitz's research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety with a focus on cross-generational and family influences.
My guest this week is Dr. Eli Lebowitz, a professor at the Yale School of Medicine Child Study Center who directs the Program for Anxiety Disorders while studying and treating childhood and adolescent anxiety. Dr. Lebowitz's research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with special emphasis on family dynamics and the role of parents in these disorders. He is the lead investigator on multiple funded research projects and is the author of research papers, books, and chapters on childhood and adolescent anxiety. Dr. Lebowitz's work has been recognized by private and public organizations including the Brain and Behavior Foundation, the National Institute of Mental Health, and The National Center for Advancing Translational Science. He is also the father of three great boys. In this episode, Dr. Lebowitz and I discuss the steps to an effective at-home approach to treat children's anxiety and OCD. By utilizing the scientifically proven program, SPACE, Dr. Lebowitz demonstrates how this parent-focused approach can result in improvement not only for the child suffering from anxiety or OCD but for the entire family unit. Dr. Lebowitz gives parents and caregivers the tools for empowerment and success to help their child overcome anxiety and OCD in his new step-by-step book, ‘Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD'. Where to learn more about Dr. Eli Lebowitz... SpaceTreatment.net Breaking Free of Childhood Anxiety and OCD SPACE Provider Directory SPACE Resources Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens on... Instagram Facebook Drbeurkens.com Need help with improving your child's behavior naturally? My book Life Will Get Better is available for purchase, click here to learn more. Looking for more? Check out my Blog and the Better Behavior Naturally Parent Membership- a resource guide for parents who want to be more effective with improving their child's behavior. Interested in becoming a patient? Contact us here.
AT Parenting Survival Podcast: Parenting | Child Anxiety | Child OCD | Kids & Family
Anxiety and OCD is a family affair. The anxiety and OCD will hook you in, talk to you and get you to grow it. Learning how to identify how you are accommodating your child's anxiety or OCD is key to their long-term success.I'm honored to have Dr. Eli Lebowitz on as a guest in this week's episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast. He is a pioneer in anxiety and OCD treatment and the creator of the SPACE Program. An innovative therapeutic approach that focuses solely on what the parent can do to improve their child's anxiety or OCD.To learn more about the Eli Lebowitz and the SPACE Program go to: www.spacetreatment.netYou can pre-order his new book, Breaking Free of Child Anxiety or OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents, by clicking here: https://amzn.to/388Qjs5To get on the waitlist for my SPACE Online Study Guide Course, text the word SPACEPROGRAM to 44222 or click here: https://anxious-toddlers-llc.ck.page/7300c6ee54***This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.Visit my website at www.ATparentingSurvival.comSign up for my weekly email newsletter:https://pages.convertkit.com/740ba8cd83/92109b7172Take one of my online classes:To view the entire online school library, go to:http://www.ATparentingSurvivalSchool.comClasses include:How to Crush Social Anxietyhttp://www.ATparentingsurvivalschool.com/p/crush-social-anxietyParenting Kids with OCD http://www.ATparentingsurvivalschool.com/p/child-ocdCrush Moral OCD in Kidshttp://www.ATparentingsurvivalschool.com/p/moral-ocdTeaching Kids to Crush Anxietyhttp://www.ATparentingsurvivalschool.com/p/crush-anxietyHelping Kids with Anxiety or OCD Through Difficult Behaviorshttp://www.ATparentingsurvivalschool.com/p/difficult-behaviorsHelping Kids Who are Scared to Sleephttp://www.ATparentingsurvivalschool.com/p/scared-to-sleepHandling Sensory-Based Anxietyhttp://www.ATparentingsurvivalschool.com/p/sensory-anxietyLibrary of Live Anxiety and OCD Classes (20 hours of class replays)http://www.ATparentingSurvivalschool.com/p/libraryLet me become your $5 mini-coach. Learn more here: https://www.patreon.com/AtparentingsurvivalUltimate list of helpful anxiety products:https://www.ATparentingsurvival.com/reduce-child-anxiety/ To join my private Facebook group visit:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ATparentinganxiouskids/Interested in my AT Parenting Community Membership? Get on the waitlist:http://www.atparentingcommunity.comFor a list of my books visit:https://www.amazon.com/Natasha-Daniels/e/B011K5IIWAJoin the fun on my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/anxioustoddlers78Other social places I hang out:http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingsurvivalhttp://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingsurvivalhttp://www.twitter.com/atsurvivalhttp://www.instagram/ATparentingsurvival See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lisa continues to break down Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett and her ongoing confirmation hearings in DC. Then Dr. Eli Lebowitz joins the show to discuss the mental health of kids and how the coronavirus has made it worse accross the country.
My guest this week is Dr. Yaara Shimshoni, an associate research scientist at Yale School of Medicine specializing in research on anxiety disorders in children and new treatment approaches involving parents. Dr. Shimshoni collaborates with Dr. Eli Lebowitz, at the Yale Child Study Center, on developing and researching the SPACE Program for improving childhood anxiety. In this episode, Dr. Shimshoni and I discuss the SPACE program, a new treatment approach for childhood anxiety. SPACE works closely with parents by targeting and slowly eliminating family accommodations that have been made specifically to help alleviate their child's anxiety. Research shows that parents working to eliminate these accommodations have effectively helped their children to gain independence managing their anxiety symptoms. Where to learn more about SPACE and Dr. Yaara Shimshoni ... SPACE Treatment Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD Pre-order SPACE Providers SPACE Resources Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens on... Instagram Facebook Drbeurkens.com Need help with improving your child's behavior naturally? My book Life Will Get Better is available for purchase, click here to learn more. Looking for more? Check out my Blog and the Better Behavior Naturally Parent Membership- a resource guide for parents who want to be more effective with improving their child's behavior. Interested in becoming a patient? Contact us here.
As a listener interested in brain health, you may be thinking about the developing brains of your kids, grandkids, or other young loved ones. It can be difficult when kids we love have excessive anxiety about greeting people, being away from Mom, or even going to school. What can we do about this? Is there anything that can help? Today's show will answer these questions. So, stay tuned because, in this episode, you'll learn about a new way to approach anxiety in children known as supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions (SPACE). Professor Lebowitz studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety and is Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. His research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with special emphasis on cross-generational and familial influences in these disorders. Dr. Lebowitz is the lead investigator on multiple funded research projects, and is the author of numerous research papers and of books and chapters on childhood and adolescent anxiety. He is also the father of three great boys. Brain Health with Dr. Nissen brings you advancements in medicine, #neuroscience, psychiatry, and #nutrition to help you live a better life. Dr. Nissen's expert interviews reveal new, evidence-based approaches to enhancing mental health, sharpening cognition, and optimizing performance. With topics such as #optogenetics, #Alzheimer's disease, #neuromodulation, #depression, the Mediterranean #Diet, and #psychedelics, this show is sure to expose listeners to new topics on the frontiers of medicine and neuroscience. Join our community at http://drnissen.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drnissen Subscribe to the podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brain-health-with-dr-nissen/id1510757864 Dr. Nissen is a medical doctor (MD) and therapist. This show is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not substitute personalized medical advice. Please speak with your doctor before attempting any medical or major diet and lifestyle changes. Check out Dr. Nissen's new children's book on empathy and emotional intelligence, Emily Empathy! http://bit.ly/emilyempathy
During the pandemic, many of us have experienced feelings of fear, anxiety, and loss. These feelings extend to children, too, who are learning new lessons at home and wondering what the future holds. They may be worried about family members and their own safety while trying to keep up with schoolwork, which is looking very different these days. What can parents and educators do to help kids cope with uncertainty and continue to learn and thrive? In this episode, host Suzanne McCabe talks with Dr. Eli Lebowitz, an associate professor at the Yale Child Study Center and director of their Program for Anxiety Disorders. In 2018, Scholastic and the Child Study Center formed a collaborative to explore how literacy can be used to foster resilience among children and families. You can find additional information about the collaborative and explore their coronavirus resources here. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Produced by Bridget Benjamin Associate produced and edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan
It takes guts to face your fears. Bestselling creator Raina Telgemeier is encouraging young readers to do just that with her latest graphic novel memoir, Guts, which shares the stories of Raina's own experiences with anxiety as a child. This week, Raina joins us in the studio to talk about Guts. We also talk with Dr. Eli Lebowitz, who studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety and is Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. Additional resources: Learn more about Guts by Raina Telgemeier Follow Raina Telgemeier on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Learn more about the Yale Child Study Center–Scholastic Collaborative for Child & Family Resilience See more data from the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report Guests: Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning creator of Smile and Sisters, which are both graphic memoirs based on her childhood. She is also the creator of Drama and Ghosts, and is the adapter and illustrator of four Baby-sitters Club graphic novels. Raina lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit her online at goRaina.com. Eli Lebowitz studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety and is Director of the Program for Anxiety Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. His research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with special emphasis on cross-generational and familial influences in these disorders. Dr. Lebowitz is the lead investigator on multiple funded research projects, and is the author of numerous research papers and of books and chapters on childhood and adolescent anxiety. He is also the father of three great boys. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan Edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula Produced by Emily Morrow