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At times, all parents feel lost or unsure of what their child really needs. What if you could truly understand what your child was asking from you—beyond the tears, tantrums, or silence?

The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program offers that insight.
Grounded in decades of research, COSP helps parents and caregivers build stronger, more secure relationships with their children by learning to recognise and respond to their emotional needs with confidence and compassion.

Discover how to:
- Feel more confident in your parenting
- Strengthen the bond with your child
- Support your child’s emotional development

Because when children feel safe, seen, and supported—they thrive.
Let’s grow together.

“The Circle of Security Parenting program has taught me lifelong valuable lessons about being a parent that will assist me through my entire parenting journey.”
Parent Comment

When: June 17 – August 5, 2025 for eight weeks
Where: Corazon Centre, 11 Mortimer Street, Werribee, Vic 3030
Cost: Bulk billing available for eligible clients
Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

pdf Click here to download the Circle of Security A4 Flyer (702 KB)

This is a closed group which builds on learning experiences from week to week, so commitment to attend is expected.

You will need a mental health plan from your GP to participate in this therapy program.
Limited childcare provided.

Need further information ... watch the video clips below.

Click here or the picture below to watch 'Why COSP: A Path to Good Enough' - a video about COS Parenting.

News from the Circle of Security International

We believe that the capacity for each person to live fully and effectively, depends on his or her underlying 'sense of self'. Being connected to a positive sense of self enables one to live in the present, to feel and manage one's emotions, sustained by positive and realistic beliefs about one's self and others. When a person experiences his or her self as worthwhile and loveable, it is possible to engage with other people in flexible and adaptive ways. Relationships become meaningful and enjoyable when one is able to connect with others on this basis.

Many people find it difficult to engage with others or themselves in this way because of earlier experiences of trauma, abuse or neglect, which impact on the developing self. Those who have been wounded in this way are trapped in the past and by painful emotions such as anxiety, fear, anger, hopelessness or shame. Such people hold negative and irrational beliefs about self and others and often engage in maladaptive behaviours such as overeating or substance abuse, perfectionism, feeling intimidated or withdrawing from others, or allowing themselves to engage in destructive relationships. It is these difficulties they seek to address through counselling. pdf Click to download our brochure (937 KB)

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Corazon is a not-for-profit community organisation. It exists to promote mental health and well-being for individuals and families across the lifespan and especially those who have experienced distress, disadvantage and trauma. We believe all people should have access to affordable psychological and counselling services. We are committed to providing the opportunity for people to work towards achieving their full potential, forming positive relationships and dealing with life's challenges. Our commitment to justice, impels us to cross boundaries of culture, religion and social class in the delivery of our services.

Corazon holds the care, safety and well-being of children and vulnerable people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our commitment and mission.

Corazon has clear and detailed safeguarding policies and procedures.

With deep respect and love, we acknowledge the Wadawurrung people as the First Nations owners of the land on which Corazon now stands. We honour their continued deep connection to Country and are nourished and inspired by their wisdom, experiences, and spirituality. We pay our respects to their Elders, lores, customs and creation spirits. We eagerly anticipate the contribution of the generations yet to come and most particularly that arising from current First Nations infants, children and young people. With spirit-filled hearts, we commit to building together a future inspired by reconciliation, inclusion, care for Country, hope, and love.