Circle of security

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Circle of Security Program (COSP) (link: https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com) draws together the work of Glen Cooper, Kent Hoffman and Bert Powell (link: https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/pages/the-co-originators/) to help caregivers connect with the children in their lives. 

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. The Circle of Security Parenting Program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. The Circle of Security figure is a central visual used as part of interventions for caregivers, all of which are focused on helping caregivers reflect upon children’s attachment needs in order to promote secure attachment with a child. 

Our skilled practitioners work with parents and caregivers in groups to understand and meet the emotional needs of their children.  Circle of Security enhances attachment relationships between caregivers and children, promoting secure bonds and healthy development. Circle of Security emphasises the importance of secure attachment relationships which supports children to have better emotional regulation, increased empathy and improved social skills.

Our Circle of Security program is delivered for approximately 13 hours in total over eight weeks.  This program is primarily delivered via groupwork and is free of charge for families receiving family services support.