The Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) program translates attachment theory in an accessible way for families, using group discussion and video examples. Circle of Security Parenting provides a roadmap to assist adults to build stronger relationships with their children. The focus of the program is around building parent capacity for reflection on family of origin and current parenting practices to ensure secure attachment relationships with children. The program is particularly valuable when family members participate together. Topics include:

• How to interpret and understand your child’s behaviour
• How to help your child organise their feelings
• How to help your child feel secure in their relationships
• How to help you discover the strengths in your child and in yourself
• How to navigate your way in your role as a parent when times are tough
• How to support your child in managing difficult behaviours, tantrums and meltdowns
• How to approach and assist your child and yourself with the above

For more information on the program, visit: https://gowriesa.org.au/preschool-boost/circle-of-security-parenting-family-and-parenting-support

Expected outcomes for this program are:

• understanding of emotional development in early childhood
• ability to understand and regulate their own emotions
• ability to model and teach emotional regulation strategies
• family involvement and connection.

The program is available in-person or online and has been designed as 8 sessions x 1.5-hours (or combinations to create 12 hours). The frequency can be adapted to site requirements including weekly, monthly or term. Between each session reflective tasks are provided to assist with the application of concepts into relationships.

The program is delivered to a group of 12 for $3,080. If the program is delivered in-person, travel will be charged at $100 per hour (where the round trip is up to 20km), $100 per 1.5-hours (where the round trip is up to 40km) and $100 for 3-hours (where the round trip is up to 70km).