Posts Tagged: OCD in children

Making SPACE: A Parent-Based Approach to Treating Childhood OCD and Anxiety

Many clinicians have treated children and adolescents presenting with anxiety or OCD whose struggles are difficult to treat with CBT alone. Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) offers a different path. This evidence-based, parent-focused treatment builds parental support and helps parents break out of accommodation patterns, producing outcomes comparable to individual CBT without requiring… Read more »

Understanding OCD and Anxiety in Kids: How to Recognize and Support at Home

Watching your child struggle with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can feel confusing and overwhelming. This webinar is designed for parents, caregivers, and loved ones who want to better understand what these challenges look like in everyday life and how to support their child at home. You’ll learn how to recognize common signs and respond… Read more »

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for OCD in Children and Adolescents (MGH Online Course – September 2026)

Registration Deadline: September 21, 2026 This interactive course offers an overview of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is led by CBT experts Aude Henin, PhD, and Dina Hirshfeld-Becker, PhD. The course reviews diagnostic criteria for OCD, the impact of common comorbidities, the differentiation of OCD from other… Read more »