The Circle of Security (COS) is an internationally accredited "attachment-based early intervention programme for children and caregivers…designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children. Decades of University-based research has confirmed that secure children exhibit increased empathy, greater self-esteem, better relationships with parents and peers, enhanced school readiness, and an increased capacity to handle emotions more effectively when compared with children who are not secure." (http://circleofsecurity.net/)
The COS parenting training focuses on enhancing parent’s or caregivers’ understanding of their child so that they can better respond to the needs of their child and as such form a stronger bond with their child. Having this strong bond affords parents or caregivers the opportunity to connect with their child on a deeper level which will leave the child feeling much safer and more secure.
This parent reflective programme will be presented to parents or caregivers, in groups of up to ten, as couples or individuals during an eight week period. The group will be faciliated by clinical psychologists, accredited COS facilitators, Sarita Burger and Christine Laidlaw in Pretoria East in early 2015.
During this period parents will become more knowledgeable on forming a secure and strong bond with their child and maintaining this bond while being able to become more aware of and understanding of their child’s needs. Furthermore, during these eight weeks parents or caregivers will also have the opportunity to practice and reflect on these new attachment skills they have learnt.
Format of the programme:
An hour-long intake interview will be arranged with each individual or parental couple before the commencement of the eight week programme. During this session important information regarding their family structures and parenting style will be obtained. Participants will then attend an eight week programme once a week for an hour and a half. During these sessions parents will watch a training video. Whilst watching this video scheduled pauses will be made. During these pauses participants will have the opportunity to engage in reflective dialogue with each other and the psychologist educators.
For more information or to sign up, feel free to contact Sarita Burger on sarita.burger@gmail.com or Christine Laidlaw at info@christinelaidlaw.co.za or 0794348444
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