Circle of Security
Parenting™ Program
The Circle of Security Parenting™ Program helps parents create secure and loving relationships, fostering emotional growth and language development. This supportive approach strengthens connections that help children thrive.
What is the Circle of Security®?
The Circle of Security Parent™ program (COSP™) supports parents to build strong, secure connections with their children, fostering self-esteem, emotional regulation, confidence, and language.
Known for its warm and connected method, and its excellent results, the Circle of Security® helps parents and carers create safe attachments. These attachments lay the foundation for children’s language development, communication, and literacy skills – exactly what speech pathologists are all about!
COSP™ creates a respectful, non-blaming environment for participants to reflect and curate their learnings for their unique situations. It enriches parent-child relationships immediately and long-term.
There is so much for all of us to grow from, in this program. Participants consistently exclaim how they feel it should be for everybody – every parent.
LANGUAGE grows CONNECTION,
CONNECTION grows LANGUAGE!
Circle of Security Program Options
Help Somone Else Participate in a COSP™ Program
Businesses, organisations and community-minded individuals are invited to financially support individual parents to complete the Circle of Security Parenting™ Program.
There is so much for all of us to grow from, in this program. Participants consistently exclaim how they feel it should be for everybody – every parent.
Help a Parent Complete COSP™ – Become a Sponsor Today!
Businesses, organisations and community-minded individuals are invited to financially support individual parents to complete the Circle of Security Parenting™ Program. There is so much for all of us to grow from, in this program. Participants consistently exclaim how they feel it should be for everybody – every parent.
Help a Community Group – Sponsor Their COSP™ Program!
Businesses, organisations and community-minded individuals are invited to financially support a community group of parents to complete the Circle of Security Parenting™ program. There is so much for all of us to grow from, in this program. Participants consistently exclaim how they feel it should be for everybody – every parent.
What people say about Circle of Security Parenting™ Program
“[The facilitator was] extremely good at balancing discussion and input around the group.”
Circle of Security Parenting™, Participant
“It was a fantastic course and I still regularly think of and try to apply some of the core ideas: being present in all of the emotions, bigger/stronger/wiser/kind, mis-cues, shark music.”
Circle of Security Parenting™, Participant
“[The facilitator was] very easy to listen to and she explained things in a clear & concise way. She was especially easy to listen to as the course was presented in an online format.”
Circle of Security Parenting™, Participant
“[The facilitator was] relatable, gentle, safe to talk freely without judgement with and general feedback. I found it well organised and conducted.”
Circle of Security Parenting™, Participant
“The program has really helped me in many areas in life, friendships, work, family. I can see how the attachment theory can work in many other areas.”
Circle of Security Parenting™, Participant
“I’ve been recalling the program concepts and recommending it to people ever since. The program has really opened my eyes to the meaningful application of Circle of Security in a variety of settings.”
Circle of Security Parenting™, Participant
F.A.Q
What is the Circle of Security Parenting™ Program?
The Circle of Security® program is designed to help parents build strong, secure relationships with their children, which promote healthy emotional regulation and communication skills. By fostering these secure attachments, the program supports children’s language and literacy development, empowering families long-term.
How can I participate in a Circle of Security Parenting™ Program?
Speech Pathology Tasmania runs the program online over 8 weeks, with sessions held in the evening. Participants will receive guidance on using Microsoft Teams and program materials before the first session. You can register directly via the provided link.
How is the Circle of Security Parenting™ program run?
The Circle of Security Parenting™ program sessions run once a week for 8 weeks. It’s an online interactive workshop with a small group of people (10 or less).
Currently SPT facilitates a Circle of Security Parenting™ program on an evening at 8pm-9:30pm, when children are most likely in bed asleep. However, other programs run at different times as required.
Participants are given all the information via email including a Microsoft Teams link to join prior to each session. At the conclusion of the program certificates are issued to participants who complete 7-8 sessions and a partially completed certificate is awarded to participants who complete 5-6 sessions.
What type of online device is best to use to join a Circle of Security Parenting™ program?
To join online it is best if participants use a larger screen like a tablet, laptop or desktop computer screen due to being able to visually see things easier. However, we are happy for participants to use a phone if that’s the only screen device they have.
How do I sponsor someone to complete the Circle of Security Parenting™ program?
Sponsoring a parent in need (unknown to you) to participate in the Circle of Security Parenting™ program is easy. Simply fill in the Individual Sponsorship form HERE and make the payment. You will be sent a receipt and a letter of gratitude for your generous contribution. The sponsorship ticket will then be allocated, at the discretion of the Circle of Security facilitator, to a parent/carer in need. Your sponsorship will remain anonymous to the recipient.
What happens if I need to cancel my COSP registration?
We understand that plans can change. Refunds for COSP registrations will depend on when you cancel.
Our Refund Policy (Agreement) is as follows:
- 10+ days before start: Full refund minus $25 processing fee.
- 5–10 days before start: 50% refund + 25% discount for a future COSP program.
- 0–5 days before start: 25% refund + 10% discount for a future COSP program.
Please note:
- Missed sessions cannot be made up or refunded, as each session builds on the previous one.
- Refunds are not available in these cases where confidentiality has been breached.
- If SPT cancels the program, you’ll receive a full refund or credit toward the next COSP group.
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