Circle of Security 8 Week Parenting Program

Circle of Security 8 Week Parenting Program

Overview

A supportive, evidence-based program helping parents better understand their child's emotional needs and strengthen secure attachment.

Parenting can feel challenging — especially when emotions run high.
The Circle of Security® Parenting Program is an evidence-based, relationship-focused program that supports parents and carers to build strong, secure connections with their children.

Parents learn how to be a secure base for exploration and a safe haven during times of distress, while developing greater confidence and understanding of behaviour.

What the Program Covers

  • Understanding children’s emotional needs
  • Supporting independence and exploration
  • Responding to big feelings with confidence
  • Understanding behaviour through an attachment lens
  • Recognising parental emotional triggers (“Shark Music”)
  • Repairing and strengthening relationships

A supportive, evidence-based program helping parents better understand their child's emotional needs and strengthen secure attachment.

Parenting can feel challenging — especially when emotions run high.
The Circle of Security® Parenting Program is an evidence-based, relationship-focused program that supports parents and carers to build strong, secure connections with their children.

Parents learn how to be a secure base for exploration and a safe haven during times of distress, while developing greater confidence and understanding of behaviour.

What the Program Covers

  • Understanding children’s emotional needs
  • Supporting independence and exploration
  • Responding to big feelings with confidence
  • Understanding behaviour through an attachment lens
  • Recognising parental emotional triggers (“Shark Music”)
  • Repairing and strengthening relationships

Program Structure (8 Weeks)

  • Introduction to the Circle of Security®
  • Secure Base & Safe Haven parenting
  • Bigger, Stronger, Wiser… and Kind
  • Behaviour as communication
  • Shark Music and self-reflection
  • Rupture, repair and reconnection
  • Integrating learning into everyday life

Who Is This For?

This program is suitable for:

  • Parents and carers of children (birth to adolescence)
  • Anyone wanting to strengthen their relationship with their child
  • Parents seeking a supportive, non-judgemental space to reflect and grow

No prior knowledge or experience is required.

What Parents Often Gain

  • Increased confidence in parenting
  • Stronger parent–child connection
  • Greater understanding of emotional needs
  • Practical strategies for everyday challenges

👩‍🏫 Facilitator:
Nicole Buccilli – Connected Conversations
Local teacher with over 20 years’ experience

  • Currently studying a Master of Counselling
  • Passionate about supporting parents through connection-based approaches

Ticket price Includes all 8 weeks of the program -simply select the first date for your purchase

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Highlights

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Inverloch Community House Inc.

16 Abeckett Street

Inverloch, VIC 3996

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Agenda

Week 1 - Introduction to the Circle

An overview of the Circle of Security® framework and children’s core emotional needs. Parents explore how children move between independence and connection.

Week 2 - Being a Secure base

Focus on supporting children’s exploration, curiosity and independence while staying emotionally available and connected.

Week 3 - Being a Safe Haven

Understanding how to respond when children experience big emotions. Parents learn ways to offer comfort, protection and emotional support.

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