online parenting program
Circle of Security® Parenting™
Imagine truly understanding your child’s inner world so you could nurture a lasting connection…
Circle of Security® Parenting™ offers a blueprint for understanding what your child needs from you to feel secure + thrive.
based on decades of attachment research. UTILISED by parents around the globe.
Circle of Security® Parenting™(COSP) is a parenting program that guides parents and caregivers how to enhance the connection with their child, and help nurture a secure attachment.
Decades of attachment research has shown secure attachment benefits self-esteem, empathy, resilience, behavioural development, self-reliance, emotion-regulation, school readiness, learning, and well-being.
Based on this research, the COSP program is designed to help parents make sense of their child’s needs, so they can respond effectively and provide the sense of safety and security children need to reach their potential.
Although the program is designed for parents of children aged 0-6 years, the concepts can be applied throughout childhood.
Who is Circle of Security® Parenting™ for?
parents wanting their child to:
- Develop secure, healthy connections with others
- Feel supported, encouraged and understood
- Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges
- Embody healthy self-esteem and a sense of competence
- View their parents/caregivers as a secure base and safe haven
- Develop strong peer and sibling relationships
- Learn to manage their emotions effectively
- Show improved school readiness
parents wanting to:
- Understand more about their own attachment patterns
- Parent differently from the way they were parented
- Develop their parenting strengths and improve areas of challenge
- Develop a common framework with their co-parent and improve consistency
- Increase their confidence in their ability to parent effectively
- Build a strong connection with their child that stands the test of time
Circle of Security® Parenting™ strengthens your connection by showing you how to tune in to your child’s emotional world, the needs behind their behaviour, and ways to nurture their development.
these sessions ARE NOT A GOOD FIT FOR parents who:
- Are currently involved in legal proceedings (e.g. family court) and are seeking a program/course to aide their case. All caregivers who complete the 8 sessions receive a certificate confirming their completion, but no other documentation is available (including letters for court)
- Do not wish to reflect on their parenting or their relationship with their child
- Are not attending willingly and voluntarily
- Are looking for ‘quick fixes’ or methods that prioritise compliant behaviour over children’s emotional wellbeing
Parenting isn’t something we do. It’s a relationship.
i’m natalie- a mum, psychologist + registered CIRCLE OF SECURITY® facilitator
Training as a facilitator for the Circle of Security® Parenting™ program (COSP) was not only beneficial for my practice as a psychologist working with families, it was the best thing I’ve done for my parenting.
Years of training and experience taught me that strong attachments and connections play a huge role in human development. However, once I became a parent, putting my knowledge into practice with my own children was much harder than I imagined!
Raising children can be really overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel like you’re surviving rather than thriving.
Circle of Security® helped me to clarify why I was stuck in certain patterns with my parenting and provided a simple framework to organise my knowledge. I use this information daily to figure out where my children are on the Circle of security, what they need from me at that moment, and as a way of checking my own responses and emotions.
I’m passionate about helping parents to strengthen the connection with their child and set the stage for healthy, secure relationships in the future.
Ready to transform your parenting?
Book your first circle of security session below
How it works
private sessions
- 8 x weekly online private sessions for a single parent or couple (approximately 60 minutes per session)
- $160 per session for an individual, $180 per session for a couple/co-parents
- Each week we cover a new topic using materials from the COSP™ program and tailor the learning to your unique family needs. I use my expertise as a psychologist to provide a supportive environment, enhance your understanding of child development and answer questions throughout
- You receive a summary workbook to look back on and refer to throughout your parenting journey and a certificate of completion
- Additionally, you receive two weeks access to email support following the end of the program
Questions? I have answers!
When and where are sessions held?
Sessions are held during my clinic hours (Mondays and Wednesdays) but I can occasionally offer sessions outside these windows – contact me to discuss.
I use Zoom professional for online sessions, as it meets the strict requirements for online security and privacy set out by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). When you sign up for sessions, you’ll be provided with a unique link to access your sessions.
What happens if I can’t make a session?
If you are unable to make a session, please contact me with at least 48 hours notice and we can reschedule. More information about cancellations can be found here.
What age children is Circle of Security Parenting™ for?
The program has been designed with children age 0-6 in mind, but the concepts are applicable for older children too.
It’s recommended if you’re pregnant or have a newborn that you wait until your baby is about 4 months old before you do the program. This will enable you to put the information into practice and get more from the interactive sessions.
Can my partner/co-parent attend too?
Absolutely!
In fact, completing the Circle of Security Parenting™ course together can be a wonderful way to develop your understanding of each other’s parenting strengths and challenges. It could also help you to get on the same page and move forward with some common goals in mind.
Is this a behaviour management course?
No. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program looks beyond behaviour and focuses on developing the strong and secure attachment that is necessary for children’s social, emotional and behavioural development. The course does not provide behaviour management strategies, ‘quick fixes’ or parenting hacks. The goal is for parents and caregivers to develop greater awareness of what their child is trying to communicate through their behaviour, as well as ways parents can meet those underlying needs.
How is Circle of Security Parenting™ different from other parenting courses?
Circle of Security Parenting™ focuses on helping parents to understand secure attachment, and this is relevant for every family. It was developed from decades of research on attachment styles and has been implemented around the world since 2007. There’s an excellent animation on the Circle of Security International website that provides an overview. Click here to find it.
The program provides a simple blueprint for understanding what needs children are communicating through their behaviour. It also equips parents with information on how to meet those needs, to support their children’s social, emotional and behavioural development.
Experience a deeper connection with your child and improve your confidence as a parent.