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Strengthening connections between caregivers and children through Circle of Security

Facilitating evidence-based programs with parents and early childhood educators

Project details

Suggested by: Lisa

Project partner: Moreland City Council

Budget

$49,936.00

Votes

82 votes received

This project did not receive enough votes to be successful.

This project provides an opportunity for local families and early childhood educators to attend a Circle of Security-Parenting© (COS-P) program. This is an eight-week evidenced-based program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and their children. This project aims to facilitate four COS-P groups in local childcare centres. As we recognise the important contribution of early childhood educators in the social and emotional development of children we are committed to facilitating two of these groups exclusively for these professionals. The program facilitators are accredited COS-P facilitators and both have extensive experience in parent-child mental health in the public system.

The program has been shown to improve attachment security. This is the foundation for good mental health and has been associated with improved academic outcomes, greater empathy, emotion regulation and social connectedness. Increasing numbers of young children and teenagers are presenting at youth mental health services due to difficulties with emotion regulation and behavioural problems. Evidence suggests that children who have secure and positive relationship with their parents are less likely to develop mental health problems. Evidence shows that parents and professional engaging in this program experience greater enjoyment and confidence in all aspects of child care.

Project details

Suggested by: Lisa

Project partner: Moreland City Council

Budget

$49,936.00

Votes

82 votes received

This project did not receive enough votes to be successful.

Comments

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keen gardener

28 Aug 2018

A great course for anyone who is human - grounded in how to create better relationships with yourself and others

Schmoggd

21 Aug 2018

Just finished this course and it has completely changed my relationship with toddler and attitude towards parenting. Was the best course!

supporter of parenting programs

16 Aug 2018

Its a good well balanced program that could strengthen all families

Zateach

14 Aug 2018

Great project for parents and children. Circle of security is a wonderful model

Metungdh

14 Aug 2018

We need this please!