New Circle of Security® Parenting™ Groups Starting July & August 2023

The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. At times as parents, we all feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you.

Circle of Security® Parenting™  is an eight-session series that guides you through new ways to understand and respond to your child’s behaviour. The program was developed to help you notice ways to connect with your children. The focus is on supporting safe, responsive and protective relationships between children and the people that care for them.

Each week you will learn to:

• Increase your understanding of your child by learning about their emotional needs.
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage their emotions.
• Support the development of your child’s self-esteem.

A compassionate, no-blame approach allows parents to feel supported, regardless of their personal and parenting history. Each week, you will view video content and there will be group discussions to explore your thoughts and beliefs about parenting and children. You will reflect on:

• Your experience of parenting
• Your experience of being parented
• How your partner’s experiences might be different from yours, and
• How your child’s experience might be different from yours

The program is designed for caregivers (parents, foster parents, legal guardians, grandparents) of children aged 6 months to 8 years. However, as our need for secure relationships remains throughout the lifespan, parents and caregivers of all aged children will benefit from attending. Circle of Security has been adapted for older children and even teenagers, so no matter the age of your child/ren, it is never too late to learn Circle of Security. 

CoS-P can be completed 1:1, as a couple, or in a small group. Face-to-face delivery is recommended however Samantha can facilitate the course online. 

Dates & Times

The group will run for 7 consecutive weeks

The group will begin in July / August

Time and Day TBC

Location

Hillarys, WA 

Medicare Rebate

You can claim a Medicare rebate for this group course. Even if you are currently seeing a psychologist for individual therapy. Your GP or Psychiatrist can refer you to the course if you are eligible.

Cost

If both parents would like to attend there is a 50% Discount for 1 parent.

There is a $450 deposit required to secure a booking

Private Paying

Total Cost of the Course: $900

Deposit payable to secure place: $450

Weekly Cost: $56.25

With Medicare Rebate

Total Cost of the Course: $536.45

Deposit to secure place: $450

Weekly cost: $56.25

Weekly Medicare Rebate: $43.90

Out of pocket cost per week: $12.35

There will be a minimum of 4 people in the group and a maximum of 10. 

This is a psycho-educational group and not psychotherapy, Group rules and expectations will be outlined and agreed upon by all at the onset of the program. You will only be invited to share with the  group if you feel comfortable. 

If you feel you need further support beyond what the group can offer I can provide you with referral options for individual or couples support.

Can My Partner & I Do The Program Together?

ABSOLUTELY! It is perfect when all parents / caregivers do the Circle of Security Parenting™ course. Being on the same page with strategies and a new way of seeing the struggles of parenting with your parenting partners makes family life much easier.

If both parents would like to attend there is a 50% Discount for 1 parent. Please contact me for this option.