Circle of Security Parenting (CoSP)


Circle of Security is an evidence-based program with decades of research into how parent-child relationships can be nurtured and strengthened via secure attachment. CoSP is a relationship based eight-week reflective course; it won’t teach you how to parent - you’ve already got that covered - it will teach you a framework for how to develop, nurture and strengthen secure attachment.

When a child experiences secure attachment they feel a deep emotional bond with their parent, knowing they’re dependable and someone who is consistently responsive to their needs. This helps the child feel safe and secure, and allows the parent to become the “safe base” from which the child can explore the world and build independence as they grow.

You will learn to:

  • Deepen your self-awareness as a parent

  • Honour your innate parenting wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

  • Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional cues and needs

  • Support your child’s ability to manage their emotions

  • Build a warmer and more nurturing relationship 

  • Enhance the development of your child’s self-esteem.

What to expect:

The course runs over eight weeks lead by me, with a small group of parents. I aim to create safe and inclusive groups where you can show up as you are, reflect on your parenting style, challenges and strengths in the company of other parents who get it.sa Each weekly session includes:

  • Video content

  • Group discussion (note that how much you share is up to you, and always opt-in)

  • Individual reflection exercises.

About me:

In addition to my training as a CoSP facilitator, I have completed this course as a parent myself and work as a Leadership Coach and HR Consultant, and as a volunteer primary school Ethics Teacher. You can read more about me here. I also have strong reflective personal practices and experience guiding others through reflective practises to develop their self-awareness so they can show up more intentionally.

Group options:

I offer online and in-person groups that are either for single mums, or open groups available to individuals and couples. An online group is a great option if you’d like the ease of doing the course from the comfort of your home, or are unable to commit to an in-person group. The in-person group works best for those located within 30 minutes of the inner city suburbs of Sydney.

  • Learn how to nurture and strengthen attachment while building your community of fellow single mothers.

    Register your interest here.

    Whether your child(ren) live with you 100% of the time, or you share care with the other parent, learning how parent-child attachment works via can be helpful and comforting. Single mums face unique parenting challenges, so with this group I aim to create a safe and nurturing environment that enables you to show up as you are, feel supported, seen and connected to other single mothers.

    Course schedule:

    This course is delivered via Zoom via eight sessions over eight consecutive weeks from 10am-12pm AEST:

    • 16th April

    • 23rd April

    • 30th April

    • 7th May

    • 14th May

    • 21st May

    • 28th May

    • 4th Jun.

    You will need:

    • Access to a laptop and a stable internet connection to show up with your camera on and ready to discuss course content with the group

    • A quiet space to dial-in from. Note that the occasional hello from a baby/child is totally welcome, though I highly recommend you arrange care for your child(ren) during course times so you can be fully present.

    Cost:

    Single mothers often face financial insecurity, amongst other challenges. If you’re in a position to pay it forward and cover the costs of a single mum, or multiple single mums to complete this course, please contact me.

    • Standard pricing is $300 which equates to $37.50 for each two hour session.

    • If you’re experiencing financial hardship, I offer an $80 option, no questions asked.

    • If you’re experiencing severe financial distress and $80 is not feasible for you, please let me know in the registration form linked above.

    Further support:

    I offer 1:1 coaching support to single mums.

  • Register your interest here.

    This is an open group meaning anyone curious about building strong attachment with their child(ren) is welcome - individuals and pairs/couples (see below).

    This group will run via Zoom from 7-9pm AEST over eight consecutive weeks:

    • 14th April

    • 21st April

    • 28th Apr

    • 5th May

    • 12th May

    • 19th May

    • 26th May

    • 2nd Jun.

    You will need:

    • Access to a laptop and a stable internet connection to show up with your camera on and ready to discuss course content with the group

    • A quiet space to dial-in from. Note that the occasional hello from a baby/child is totally welcome, though I highly recommend you arrange care for your child(ren) during course time so you can be fully present.

    Cost:

    • Individuals: $450 per individual

    • Pairs/couples: $600 for two people. A couple could be be a parent and a partner or other caregiver like a grandparent, aunty, uncle, etc.

  • None scheduled. If you’d like to offer the use of your facilities, or sponsor the delivery of an in-person course, please contact me.

    This group is a good option if you live in or around the inner city suburbs of Sydney, and can commit to attending in-person sessions over eight consecutive weeks.

    When booking in for this course, please factor in your travel time to/from the venue (allowing at least 30 minutes each way, depending on where you live).

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