Alden Woodcock and EMERGE, Connecticut, Inc.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States Since 2013, EMERGE Connecticut, Inc. has been using Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) as a pivotal component to our Transitional Employment Program for men and…

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Chicken or Egg?

During a COSP Facilitator training, a physiotherapist attending the training reflected on her work with a young child who had severe motor delays. The little girl who was about 5…

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What I’m Learning About Remote Facilitation

A COSP Facilitator from Canada shares her experiences of facilitating COSP via telehealth during the current global pandemic. To prepare for online delivery, I used the COSP Remote Facilitation Decision…

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Growing Relationships in the Classroom

In a recent Fidelity Coaching session, my coach said something that really struck me and I have continued to think about since. I have been working with classroom teachers from…

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A Facilitator Reflects About a Recent Group

When using COSP with parents, we are inviting caregivers to be vulnerable and to think about times when they struggled. One dad told a story of how he was rough…

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Alone in Pain

I was watching a TV drama that focused on the challenges of adolescence. In one scene, the 17-year-old boy who has been out at night is waiting at a bus…

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The Power of a “Time In”

A young single mom came to a Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) class looking for help with her two-year-old son. The behavior she was most worried about was how much…

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What Does Jasmyn Need?

Brenda has a 3-year-old daughter, Jasmyn. She signed her daughter up for her first gymnastics class and bought her a sparkly new leotard. She thought her daughter would love it.…

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Expert Advice vs. Parent’s Instincts

As with many blogs about parenting, there were a few comments about if mothers should just follow their instincts or follow the advice of experts. What a good question! Circle…

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What Does Tommy Jr. Need?

Tommy Jr. is 3-years-old and is going to soccer practice. He is on a team with other 3 and 4 year olds who are all learning the basics of soccer…

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