Reflective Supervision through the lens of the Circle of Security
Reflective Supervision through the lens of the Circle of Security
Strong attachment relationships are not only for parents and children. Did you know that the Circle of Security model can be meaningfully applied in the context of reflective supervision? Together we will learn how COS impacts professional relationships and learn to use the Circle as a roadmap to track and meet the needs of supervisees.
Join Erin Atkinson, clinical psychologist and COSI consultant from Australia, as she invites us to consider how COS can strengthen our work with others.
July 23, 2026 4:00 PM Pacific Time US
July 24, 2026 12:00 AM British Summer Time
July 24, 2026 9:00 AM Australian Eastern Time
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In this interactive workshop, we will explore how the Circle of Security model can be meaningfully applied in the context of reflective supervision. We will discuss the Supervisor as Bigger, Stronger, Wiser, and Kind Hands, the value of this for the supervisee, and how to use the Circle as a roadmap to track and meet the needs of supervisees. Participants will reflect on the presence of Shark Music in supervisory relationships - both their own and that of their supervisees - and consider how these moments shape the supervisory process. We will also explore the inevitability of rupture in supervision and the central role of repair in restoring safety, trust, and connection. Attendees will be asked to consider the value of providing secure hands in supervision as a means for supporting supervisees to do the same for their clients.
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Circle of Security Parenting
- Mental Health Providers (Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapists, etc)
- Family Support Workers (Parenting Education, Outreach Workers, Foster Care Support, etc)
- Healthcare Providers (Pediatricians, Nurses, Doulas, OTs, PTs, etc)
- Early Care Professionals
This workshop is designed to deepen your understanding of COS as a model for reflective supervision. You will be able to:
- Apply the Circle of Security model to the supervision context
- Identify ways the supervisor can show up as Bigger, Stronger, Wiser, and Kind
- Reflect on supervisor and supervisee Shark Music
- Describe how Shark Music impacts supervision
COS Workshops create live, learning experiences for professionals utilizing the COS framework with caregivers to deepen understanding of attachment theory and practice.
Benefits for Professionals:
- Access to a live trainer
- Reflective discussion with a cohort of COS-trained professionals around the globe
- Greater confidence in applying the Circle
- Increased understanding of Circle concepts
- Stronger foundation to enhance relationship quality
- CEUs to maintain licenses, certifications, and update skills
- 60-min of workshop learning with live trainer (synchronous)
- Large and Small group reflection exercises
- Continuing Education Credit (.1 IACET CEUs/1 contact hour)
