About

Circle of Security® Parenting (Abbreviated) is an evidence‑based program that helps parents and carers build stronger, more secure relationships with their children by understanding their emotional and attachment needs.

Using a simple visual framework known as the “Circle of Security,” the program supports adults to recognise when children need comfort and reassurance, and when they are ready to explore the world with confidence. Participants are guided to reflect on their own responses, tune in to children’s cues, and respond with greater empathy, confidence and care.

Through this approach, Circle of Security® Parenting (Abbreviated) helps strengthen the sense of safety and connection children need to develop healthy emotions, resilience and trust in relationships.

What will I learn?

• Understand children’s attachment and emotional needs
• Learn how to respond to behaviour with empathy and confidence
• Recognise moments of connection and disconnection
• Strengthen secure relationships with children
• Build confidence in your parenting role

Who is it for? 

• Recommended for parents and carers of children aged 6 months – 12 years
• Foster carers and kinship carers
• Parents and carers wanting to deepen connection and emotional safety at home

How to book: 

Please note our services require an intake assessment to ensure they are suitable.

• Please access our booking page to book a suitable time for us to contact you to complete the intake process.
• If the booking is urgent or you are following up a previous registration, please call directly on 1800 967 894 

If you are from a referral agency and wish to refer a client, please complete the online referral form here.

CatholicCare Wollongong’s Families & Communities program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.

Concessions apply, dependent on financial circumstances.