COS Intensive Assessment January 2026
COS Intensive Assessment January 2026
Learn to review and interpret the Strange Situation Procedure (SSP) and the Circle of Security Interview in a dynamic online course that includes 12-hours of live videoconference sessions with your expert trainer. Included in this course is an introduction to the Core Sensitivities. By the end of this course, you’ll have practiced the in-depth individualized assessment of caregiver-child dyads that is the basis of the COS-Intensive protocol and be prepared to test your skills in the COS-Intensive Case Review course.
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The COS-Intensive Assessment Training is designed to strengthen clinical skills in attachment assessment. This immersive, case-based course, offered in a new online format, is step 2 in the COS Training Pathway and spans approximately 60 hours over 6 months. This training is designed for licensed psychotherapists interested in becoming a COS-Intensive Provider though COSP Facilitators wishing to increase their understanding of attachment dynamics may also take the course.
The COS-Intensive protocol is based on a comprehensive, individualized, and in-depth assessment of a dyad. COS-Intensive was developed and tested with high-risk clients, including those with significant trauma. The Assessment training equips clinicians with the tools and knowledge to effectively assess attachment dynamics within caregiver-child dyads. A key focus is identifying the "Linchpin Issue"—the core attachment challenge underlying relational difficulties—through video-analysis of an adapted Strange Situation Procedure and a narrative interview (the Circle of Security Interview) that is also recorded. You’ll be introduced to the Core Sensitivities by taking the embedded Shark Music and Core Sensitivities course and learn how the core sensitivity influences a given caregiver’s shark music.
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Self-guided online learning plus 12 required hours of live video conferencing delivered over 6-months.
Any registered COSP Facilitators interested in the individualized assessment that underlies the COS-Intensive protocol.
Note: those who are not licensed therapists will not be able to complete the entire Intensive pathway.
- COS-Intensive Dyadic Assessment Guide: A comprehensive manual.
- Course Workbook: A reflective learning tool, containing prompts that organize and consolidate participant learning.
- Video Analyses: SSP and COSI videos featuring high-risk parent-child dyads who participated in the intervention and consented to the use of their video material for training.
- Research, Theoretical and Practical Readings: In-depth articles.
- Introductory Training in Core Sensitivities.
- Six Live Sessions: Interactive 2-hour sessions with the trainer.
- Hands-on, Case-Based Approach.
- Flexible Learning Experience: Approximately 60 hours of content over six months, with video, readings, workbook reflective exercises, and six live sessions of two hours each.
- Learn to conduct and analyze the Strange Situation Procedure adapted for use with the COS-Intensive Protocol.
- Learn to conduct and analyze the Circle of Security Interview.
- Describe the three Core Sensitivities and learn how to analyze interview content to discern a Core Sensitivity.
- Begin to analyze how comprehensive individualized assessment maps on to a treatment plan.
- Review video of a treatment case to glean the structure and purpose of the COS-Intensive protocol and how assessment informs treatment.
Access to the course website begins
12 January | Monday - US
5 PM Pacific Time (Seattle, WA) Official communications will reference this time zone.
Please note that there is content to review before the first interactive session.
US - Meeting Dates
- 10 February | Tuesday
- 10 March | Tuesday
- 14 April | Tuesday
- 12 May | Tuesday
- 9 June | Tuesday
- 14 July | Tuesday
US - Meeting Times
- 3 – 5 PM Pacific Time
AU/HK - Meeting Dates*
- 11 February | Wednesday (Time Schedule A)
- 11 March | Wednesday (Time Schedule B)
- 15 April | Wednesday (Time Schedule C)
- 13 May | Wednesday (Time Schedule C)
- 10 June | Wednesday (Time Schedule C)
- 15 July | Wednesday (Time Schedule C)
* Due to Daylight Saving Time changes, please note that start times vary by location.
Schedule A - AU/HK - Meeting Times (February) https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html
- 07:00 - 09:00 Local time Perth/Hong Kong
- 09:00 - 11:00 Local time Brisbane
- 10:00 - 12:00 Local time Sydney & Melbourne
Schedule B - AU/HK - Meeting Times (March) https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html
- 06:00 - 08:00 Local time Perth/Hong Kong
- 08:00 - 10:00 Local time Brisbane
- 09:00 - 11:00 Local time Sydney & Melbourne
Schedule C - AU/HK - Meeting Times (April - July)https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html
- 06:00 - 08:00 Local time Perth/Hong Kong
- 08:00 - 10:00 Local time Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne
Course Closure:
Access to the course website closes
- 31 July (Friday - US)
- 5 PM Pacific Time
The course website closes, and attendees must have all work completed.
While we try to avoid scheduling conflicts with various holidays and observances, it is not always possible. Please check your calendar for any potential conflicts.
Course Access - Training Start Date
Access to the course website begins
12 January | Monday - US
5 PM Pacific Time
Please note that there is content to review before the first interactive session.
US - Meeting Dates - 3:00-5:00 pm Pacific Time Zone (Seattle, WA)
10 February | Tuesday
10 March | Tuesday
14 April | Tuesday
12 May | Tuesday
9 June | Tuesday
14 July | Tuesday
Course Closure
Access to the course website closes
31 July (Friday - US)
5 PM Pacific Time
The course website closes, and attendees must have completed all work.
* Due to Daylight Saving Time changes, please note that start times vary by location.
Schedule A - AU/HK - Meeting Times (February)
07:00 - 09:00 Local time Perth/Hong Kong
09:00 - 11:00 Local time Brisbane
10:00 - 12:00 Local time Sydney & Melbourne
Please use https://timeanddate.com to find your local time
Schedule B - AU/HK - Meeting Times (March)
06:00 - 08:00 Local time Perth/Hong Kong
08:00 - 10:00 Local time Brisbane
09:00 - 11:00 Local time Sydney & Melbourne
Please use https://timeanddate.com to find your local time
Schedule C - AU/HK - Meeting Times (April - July)
06:00 - 08:00 Local time Perth/Hong Kong
08:00 - 10:00 Local time Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne
Please use https://timeanddate.com to find your local time
Course Closure
Access to the course website closes
31 July (Friday - US)
5 PM Pacific Time
The course website closes, and attendees must have all work completed.
