What is Circle of Security Therapy?
Circle of Security (CoS) is an attachment-based therapy that focuses on strengthening the bond between parents/caregivers and children. This approach helps you understand your child's emotional needs, respond more effectively to their behaviours, and create a secure, nurturing relationship. While originally developed for parent-child relationships, the principles can be applied to improve attachment patterns in various relationships throughout life.
Key Benefits of Circle of Security Therapy
Attachment-Focused
Improves the quality of attachment relationships.
Insightful
Helps parents understand the underlying needs behind their child's behaviours.
Empowering
Builds confidence in parenting abilities and relationship skills.
Intergenerational
Can break negative patterns passed down through generations.
Versatile
Applicable to various age groups and relationship contexts.
How Individual Circle of Security Therapy Works
Our Circle of Security approach focuses on one-on-one sessions tailored to your specific relationship and attachment needs:
Assessment
Understand current attachment patterns and relationship dynamics.
Education
Learn about the Circle of Security model and attachment theory.
Reflection
Explore your own childhood experiences and how they impact your current relationships.
Skill Building
Develop skills to respond sensitively to emotional needs.
Practice
Apply new understanding and skills in your relationships, with ongoing support and guidance.
Is Circle of Security Therapy Right for You?
Circle of Security Therapy might be a good fit if you:
- Want to improve your relationship with your child or other loved ones
- Struggle to understand or respond to your child's emotional needs
- Feel overwhelmed by your child's behaviours
- Want to break negative relationship patterns
- Are interested in understanding how your own upbringing affects your current relationships
- Want to create a more secure, nurturing environment for your family
Tailored Approaches for Different Needs
- Parents of Young Children: Focus on understanding and responding to your child's attachment needs.
- Parents of Teenagers: Learn to maintain a secure base as your child seeks independence.
- Adults: Explore how past attachment experiences impact current relationships and learn to create more secure connections.
Our therapists are skilled in adapting Circle of Security principles to suit the unique needs of each individual and family, ensuring effective and engaging treatment for all.
Take the First Step Towards Stronger, More Secure Relationships
Don't let attachment insecurities or relationship struggles hold you and your loved ones back. Our experienced Circle of Security therapists are here to guide you through the process of building more secure, fulfilling relationships.
Children
Empowering the youngest members of our community to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and confidence through compassionate and specialised psychological care tailored to their unique needs.
Teens
Supporting adolescents through the complex journey of self-discovery and personal growth, offering a safe space for them to explore their emotions, build coping skills, and thrive in today’s ever-changing world.
Adults
Providing comprehensive psychological services to adults, fostering healing, personal development, and well-being through evidence-based interventions and a supportive therapeutic environment tailored to individual goals and circumstances.
Why Choose Bear in Mind Psychology?
Holistic Approach
We offer non-judgmental, comprehensive care addressing cognitive development, behavioral challenges, and personal growth.
Qualified Team
Our AHPRA-endorsed psychologists bring advanced qualifications and extensive experience to support you and your family.
Tailored Strategies
Using evidence-based assessments and interventions, we create personalised plans to help you and your children thrive.
Convenient Sunshine Coast Location
Easily accessible support in the heart of our community