Circle of Security Parenting Program

Circle of Security Parenting™ Program – The Gap, Brisbane

The Circle of Security Parenting™ is a program developed from a large body of research in attachment between a child and the primary caregiver. Attachment theory emphasizes the significance of secure bonding between a child and their caregiver. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program uses principals of attachment theory to provide a road map to identifying a child’s needs, promoting secure parent-child bonding.  

Rather than parenting programs that teach techniques or scripts, this evidence-based program considers the uniqueness of each family and their circumstances and aims to strengthen the ‘child-parent’ relationship as the strongest tool in facilitating a child’s developmental needs. ‘Good enough’ parenting is a concept for every parent, because perfection is a myth and trying to achieve perfection can leave parents discouraged and burnt out. This program is about reflecting on who you are as a parent, what you bring to your child-parent interaction, and how to provide security that is the foundation of your child’s development. 

Why might this program be helpful?  

Secure attachment has proven links to a child/person’s future adjustment, self-esteem, well-being and even educational outcomes. This program is completed across the world, and the principals are confidently applicable to neurodivergent parents and children.  

If you feel unsure whether you are a ‘good enough’ parent, you don’t feel you understand your child, or you feel your child is a problem, this program is a great place to start.  

Schedule

Location: In person – Therapy House Clinic, 1290 Waterworks Rd, The Gap  

Who: The facilitators are Letitia McVey and Louise Allan, our Educational and Developmental Psychologist Registrars. We welcome parents of children aged 4 months – 12 years old. Registration is for one parent, but discounts may apply if a second partner is booking into the program at the same time.  

Sessions: The program will be delivered across eight 90-minute sessions (Wednesday nights) from October 16 to December 4. All sessions must be attended to receive a completion certificate.  

Group Size: Minimum 6-8 individuals accepted into the group.  

There are a lot of advantages in being in a group, however, the program can also be delivered to one or two parents outside of the group setting. This would be to be a separate request and depends on the clinician’s availability.  

Fees

Cost: $125 per group session ($1,000 total) for program. Payment can be taken in full at the start of the program, or charged weekly with member’s compulsory saved card on file. 

Eligible NDIS participants may be able to use funding for this program – check with your NDIS coordinator for confirmation.

Please also note that Medicare rebates may be applicable if a relevant group therapy referral is received from your GP (rebate up to $32.45 per session).