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Circle of Security Parent Workshops

Circle of Security Parenting™” is an 8-week parenting programme based on years of research about how to build a strong relationship with your children. It is designed to help you learn how to respond to your child’s needs in a way that enhances your connection with them, which often leads to changes in the child’s behaviour. Circle of Security Parenting™” helps parents give their children a feeling of security and confidence so they can explore, learn, grow, and build positive relationships - all essential skills for life-long success.

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​Learning Objectives of the programme:

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  • Understand your child's emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs

  • Support your child's ability to successfully manage emotions

  • Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem

  • Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

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These courses will be run in a variety of venues across the Nelson/Tasman region including Murchison and Golden Bay Please register your interest using the form below. I will contact you to discuss potential courses in your area.

​Current Fees:

$400 per person 

$350 for a second caregiver

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Payment plans and some funding may be available - please indicate if you require funding support when you register your interest.

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Not into groups - Contact Kirsty to tailor a programme to meet your individual needs

The COSP (Circle of Security Parenting) course has been a valuable experience for us. My partner and I attended and found it both positive and informative. It encouraged us to reflect on our own childhoods and how they shape our parenting today, while helping us improve our child’s experience growing up. The course also gave us a better understanding of how other parents think and the struggles they face, which helped us feel less alone and more connected. We feel more confident and supported in our parenting journey.

Mother of a 4 year old

Attending the Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) course hosted by Kirsty has been an amazing experience. It prompted me to reflect on my own upbringing and the parenting patterns I wish to change. Living in Tapawera without family support can be challenging, especially with a busy toddler, but this course has equipped me with valuable skills to handle the stressful moments that can occur. Kirsty’s positive approach encouraged us to consider aspects of parenting we might not usually think about. The course's timing, conveniently fitting around my partner’s work hours, made it accessible and practical for our family an opportunity I wouldn’t of had if it wasn’t held locally. I truly believe that anyone could benefit from this course, gaining insights that are both transformative and practical for daily parenting challenges.

Mother of 2 year old

The COSP (Circle of Security Parenting) course has been a valuable experience for us. My partner and I attended and found it both positive and informative. It encouraged us to reflect on our own childhoods and how they shape our parenting today, while helping us improve our child’s experience growing up. The course also gave us a better understanding of how other parents think and the struggles they face, which helped us feel less alone and more connected. We feel more confident and supported in our parenting journey.

Mother of a 4 year old

Attending the Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) course hosted by Kirsty has been an amazing experience. It prompted me to reflect on my own upbringing and the parenting patterns I wish to change. Living in Tapawera without family support can be challenging, especially with a busy toddler, but this course has equipped me with valuable skills to handle the stressful moments that can occur. Kirsty’s positive approach encouraged us to consider aspects of parenting we might not usually think about. The course's timing, conveniently fitting around my partner’s work hours, made it accessible and practical for our family an opportunity I wouldn’t of had if it wasn’t held locally. I truly believe that anyone could benefit from this course, gaining insights that are both transformative and practical for daily parenting challenges.

Mother of 2 year old

I honestly can't thank you enough for inviting me on the parenting course. This has been extremely helpful in my life right now and has given me the confidence to be a better mum for my boy. The tools and techniques I have learnt from the Circle of Security have helped me understand myself and my boy's needs. We are still learning and for the first time since becoming a mum I don't feel so scared. I would highly recommend this course to anyone as it can be used in everyday life and it has changed my way of thinking. Thank you Kirsty because you honestly did show up at the right time in my life and I couldn't be more appreciative of this.

Mum of 18 month old

Kirsty’s online parenting course exceeded all of our expectations! The content was clear, practical, and full of insights that I could apply immediately in everyday situations. I loved how the lessons focused on building stronger connections with my children while also giving me step-by-step strategies to handle challenges calmly and confidently. The flexibility of learning at our own pace made it easy to fit into my busy schedule, and the resources provided were incredibly helpful — I know I’ll keep coming back to them. Since taking the course, we feel more patient, more confident, and we have noticed a real improvement in the harmony of our home. I highly recommend this course to any parent looking for encouragement, guidance, and effective tools. It’s one of the best investments we have made for ourselves and our family.

Parents of 14 and 17 year old

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