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The Coping PodcastHelping Kids Cope: Expert Strategies for Anxiety, OCD, and Mental WellnessDr. Leigh Weisz is the Founder of Coping Partners, a mental health clinic. As a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, she was on staff and affiliated with The Family Institute at Northwestern University for several years. She has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and individual adults in areas such as child and adolescent family therapy, grief and loss, and relationship issues. Dr. Weisz earned her graduate degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a specialty in children and families. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Spanish from th...2025-05-0807 min
Securely Attached303. Q&A: My 8-year-old is suddenly refusing to go to school, how should I handle this?Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... Not all school refusal looks the same. Learn how to recognize the different types and when it’s time to seek extra support. Understanding the science of anxiety and how these feelings can actually create physical symptoms like tummy aches or headaches. Strategies for getting to the root cause of what may be causing your child’s school refusal so you can address the actual source of the problem. Wha...2025-05-0127 minSecurely Attached300. When your child has a chronic illness: Navigating challenges, fostering autonomy, and managing anxiety with Dr. Kate HertsWhen your child has a chronic illness, it doesn’t just impact their physical health—it can touch every corner of their life and yours. But the signs that something deeper is going on aren’t always as obvious as you'd think. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Kate Herts and I dive into the emotional, behavioral, and practical complexities of parenting a child with a chronic illness—from the confusing early symptoms to the long road toward diagnosis, and everything in between. Together we explore: - The surprising ways chronic illness ca...2025-04-2249 min
Neurodiversity PodcastThere's Much More to OCD Than You ThinkToday, Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Natalia Aíza, a therapist and advocate, to talk about the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). They debunk common myths and misconceptions, and talk about what OCD actually is. It's important to understand the OCD cycle, be able to identify the various types of OCD, and understand how it often coexists with other neurodivergent conditions like ADHD and autism. They also talk about the impact of reassurance seeking, the nuances of Just Right OCD, and the challenges of school refusal. The conversation includes insights into how parents and therapists can better support individuals with OCD, a...2025-03-2037 minSecurely Attached291. Q&A: How can I help my child who’s scared every small injury is an emergency?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.2025-03-2025 min
The Joyful LifeEpisode 33: Acceptance + ConfidenceToday's small and simple tip comes from Eli Lebowitz's book "Breaking Free of Child Anxiety."2025-03-1406 min
The Best of the Week"How Can I Help My Child with Anxiety?" (Marriage Unhindered)Alright, folks, grab a cup of coffee (or a stress ball... your call), because Doug Hinderer just recorded an episode of Marriage Unhindered that every Catholic parent needs to hear. He sits down with the brilliant Dr. Johann D'Souza to tackle a massive problem: anxiety in kids and teens. The Anxiety Epidemic: What’s Going On? 😨📱 Doug kicks things off with some shocking stats: ✅ 30% of kids aged 12-17 struggle with anxiety. 😳 ✅ 1 in 5 kids has experienced anxiety symptoms in the past two weeks. ✅ Thanks to sm...2025-02-0615 min
TILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenHelp for Childhood Anxiety and OCD with Dr. Eli LebowitzClinical psychologist Dr Eli Lebowitz talks about his new book "Breaking Free of Childhood Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents."2025-01-0741 min
Accidental Experts with Bryce HamiltonAnxiety Solutions for Children & Teens with Dr. Eli Lebowitz PhD
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. Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerApple PodcastsAndroidRSS
In this episode, Dr. Lebowitz shares what he’s learned in his research and through his program and gives advice on how parents can help their children identify and manage their anxiety. He explains when to seek professional help, and...2024-12-1049 min
Accidental Experts with Bryce HamiltonAnxiety Solutions for Children & Teens with Dr. Eli Lebowitz PhDChildhood 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.2024-12-1049 min
Parenting For The PresentEli Lebowitz - Supporting Parents Part 2We are back with Eli Lebowitz on another incredible Parenting for the Present episode. Today, we hit some very important topics. We hit on acceptance and confidence and how kids with anxiety may be seeing their parents as anxious. Lebowitz catches us up on how he has been training therapists to deal with situations and encouraging parents to talk about problems and get the help they need. He emphasizes the importance of community for kids and parents to know they don’t have to suffer alone.2024-11-2446 min
Raising Good HumansFrom Sleeping in Their Own Beds to Ordering at Restaurants: How to Stop Rescuing Our Kids from Anxiety So They Can Learn to Rescue Themselves-- Part 2 w/ Dr. Eli LebowitzWe’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/3rM...2024-11-1553 minRaising Good HumansEverything You Need to Know to Help Kids Manage their Anxiety with Renowned Yale Psychologist Dr. Eli LebowitzIn 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 BO...2024-11-0856 min
Take TWO: A Dose of Mental WellnessTips for Parenting an Anxious Child: Practicing SPACE TreatmentIn this episode Lindsay and Stacy discuss SPACE (Supportive Parenting For Anxious Childhood Emotions), a PARENT based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD and related problems. This framework is unique because children do not have to attend SPACE sessions but they are considered the patients. We breakdown the SPACE process and discuss: -Why the SPACE program is empowering for parents. -The two main changes that parents need to make when responding to their anxious kids in order to reduce accommodation. -How accommodations from parents can maintain or increase a child’s anxiety. ...2024-11-0536 min
The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcastSelf-Led Parenting with Susan Bauerfeld and Chris ParrottIn 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 cu...2024-10-1947 min
FearCast Podcast#201- SPACE Treatment With Natalia Aiza, LPC
Today’s episode is all about SPACE Treatment! Natalia Aiza, LPC, joined me to talk about her expertise using SPACE, or Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, to help adolescents and parents better address anxiety and OCD. Natalia went through the treatment method, discusses how it differs from traditional Exposure and Response Prevention Treatment, addresses resistant children and teens and their resistant parents, how to address accommodation, and how to successfully end treatment. This was a wonderful interview with a ton of great and usable information.
For more information about SPACE:
https://www.spacetreatment.net
Br...2024-10-1457 minSecurely Attached243. 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 wh...2024-10-0328 minSecurely Attached238. Temperament, personality, and parenting: What you do (and don’t) have control over as a parent with Dr. Koraly Pérez-EdgarHow 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...2024-09-171h 02
The Momentum Parenting PodcastEpisode 1.20: Accommodating Anxiety- What Does That Even Mean?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...2024-09-0920 min
Kolbecast219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin MajeresAMDG. 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 Develop...2024-08-0755 min
Kapierfehler - Neurodivergenz und Schule61 - Selektiver Mutismus - JuliaWie gibt man Kindern, die nicht sprechen können, eine Stimme? In dieser bewegenden Episode spreche ich mit Julia, einer Expertin für selektiven Mutismus, über die vielfältigen Facetten dieser oft missverstandenen Kommunikationsstörung. Gemeinsam beleuchten wir die Herausforderungen, die betroffene Kinder in der Schule und im Alltag erleben und welche Unterstützungsmöglichkeiten für sie und ihre Familien existieren. Julia teilt ihre einzigartige Perspektive und Biografie, die durch ihr Aufwachsen in einer inklusiven Gemeinschaft geprägt wurde.Vor allem in den Bereichen Kindergarten und Schule zeigen sich die Schwierigkeiten von nicht sprechenden Kindern und Jugendlic...2024-07-081h 51