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Circle of Security Parenting®
Strengthening parent-child relationships through connection, understanding and emotional safety.
Circle of Security Parenting® is an internationally recognised parenting program that helps caregivers better understand their child's emotional needs, strengthen secure relationships and respond with greater confidence during everyday moments.
Delivered in a warm, supportive and non-judgemental environment, the program provides practical tools that help families build stronger relationships long after the sessions have finished.
Service Snapshot
Suitable for
Parents and caregivers of young children
Delivered by
Certified Circle of Security Parenting® Facilitators
Program Length
16 hours (8 × 2-hour sessions)
Participants
Small parent groups
Delivery
In person or online
Funding
Preschool Boost (eligible services)
Overview
Parenting is rewarding, challenging and constantly evolving.
Every parent wants the very best for their child, but understanding what children need emotionally—particularly during big feelings and challenging behaviour—isn't always easy.
Circle of Security Parenting® provides a practical framework that helps parents better understand their child's behaviour through the lens of relationships and attachment.
Rather than focusing on behaviour management techniques alone, the program encourages parents to recognise their child's emotional needs, strengthen connection and respond with greater confidence and compassion.
Why Circle of Security Parenting?
Children flourish when they experience relationships that are safe, secure and emotionally responsive.
Circle of Security Parenting® helps parents understand how secure attachment supports emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and healthy development.
As parents begin to see behaviour as communication, they often find themselves responding with greater curiosity, empathy and confidence, strengthening their relationship with their child along the way.
For early childhood services, offering Circle of Security Parenting® can also strengthen partnerships with families by providing a shared language and consistent approach between home and the education setting.
What Parents Will Learn
Across eight interactive sessions, parents explore:
- understanding the Circle of Security® framework
- recognising children's emotional and attachment needs
- supporting exploration while remaining a secure base
- responding to challenging behaviour with curiosity
- strengthening emotional connection
- supporting emotional regulation
- recognising "shark music" and understanding their own reactions
- building confidence in everyday parenting
Each session encourages reflection, discussion and practical application within everyday family life.
Our Approach
At Connect.Ed, we know that parenting programs are most effective when parents feel safe, supported and free from judgement.
Our facilitators create a welcoming environment where caregivers can share experiences, ask questions and reflect on their parenting journey alongside others.
The goal isn't to become a "perfect" parent.
It's to better understand your child's needs while building confidence in your own relationship with them.
Investment
Circle of Security Parenting® is delivered as a structured 16-hour parent program, typically comprising eight 2-hour sessions delivered over several weeks.
Pricing
During business hours
$499.98 per 2-hour session + travel
Outside business hours
$699.98 per 2-hour session + travel
We'll work with your service to determine the most suitable delivery model for your families and Preschool Boost funding allocation.
Interested in hosting Circle of Security Parenting® at your service?
Complete the enquiry form below and we'll be in touch to discuss your community, your families and how this program could support meaningful family engagement.
Strong family relationships begin with understanding.
Support the families in your community to build stronger relationships, greater confidence and lasting emotional connection through Circle of Security Parenting®.