Strengthening the Parent-Child Bond

Parenting is rewarding, but it can also feel overwhelming. Circle of Security® Parenting (COSP™) is a research-based program that helps you understand your child's emotional needs and respond with confidence.

Through this supportive approach, you'll learn how to:

• Build a stronger connection with your child
• Reduce guilt and second-guessing
• Navigate big feelings and challenging behaviors with more ease

Combined with play therapy, Circle of Security gives both children and parents the tools to thrive.

What Is Circle of Security Parenting?

The Circle of Security is a simple, visual map that helps parents recognize what every child needs to feel secure:

• A secure base: giving your child confidence to explore the world
• A safe haven: being the comfort they can return to when things feel hard
• Connection and repair: learning how to respond when things don't go perfectly (because no parent is perfect!)

Through guided discussions, video clips, and reflection, COSP™ gives parents practical insights into their child's emotional cues and their own caregiving responses.

How Circle of Security Parenting Helps

Parents who participate often notice:

• More confidence in responding to challenging behaviors
• Less guilt about "getting it wrong" because being good enough is what matters most
• A stronger emotional connection with their child, building resilience and self-esteem
• Practical tools to bring more calm and clarity into everyday parenting moments

COSP™ is especially supportive for families navigating:

• Big feelings in young children
• Sleep or separation struggles
• Transitions such as divorce, new siblings, or moves
• Rebuilding connection after stressful life events

Why Pair Circle of Security Parenting with Play Therapy?

Play therapy helps children express themselves in a safe and natural way. COSP™ complements this by helping parents understand and respond to what their child's behaviors and emotions may be communicating.

Together, these approaches provide a powerful combination: children feel supported in their healing and growth, while parents gain tools to nurture that growth at home.

What to Expect

Our Circle of Security Parenting program is:

• Offered in small group or individual formats
• Facilitated by trained COSP™ clinicians who specialize in supporting children and families

Getting Started

Circle of Security gives you the map and tools to build a secure, lasting bond with your child.