COSP Facilitator Training - Perth, AU
What are Circle of Security Foundation Courses?
Foundation courses are entry-level training courses offered by Circle of Security International with no prerequisites required. These courses introduce learners to attachment science as you learn fundamental Circle of Security principles, language, and core concepts.
Circle of Security International trains professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to leverage the complex science of attachment to bring a coherent lens to relational work. The internationally recognized Circle of Security graphic provides a visual map of attachment used across all programs to help caregivers and professionals reflect on children's attachment needs and promote secure relationships.
Which Foundation Training Courses Are Available?
Foundation courses require no prerequisites and serve as entry points into deeper learning of the Circle of Security, with each course focusing on different applications of attachment science and relationship understanding.
| Training Course | Focus | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| COSP Facilitator Training | For professionals working with parents and their young children (group or individual) | Facilitate COS Parenting Program with parents and caregivers as a Registered COSP Facilitator |
| COS Classroom | For early childhood professionals working in classroom and early care settings | Apply COS attachment concepts to educator-student relationships and early care settings |
| The Human Condition | For professionals working with adult clients who are interested in learning about the core sensitivities | Organized framework for understanding psychological defenses including one's own |
Note: All three courses require no prerequisites.
COSP Facilitator Training Course
COSP Facilitator Training prepares professionals to facilitate the flagship Circle of Security Parenting program with parents and caregivers. Available in three formats (in-person, online 1-week, online 2-week), this comprehensive training transforms participants into Registered COSP Facilitators.
Perfect for professionals who want to:
- Bring to their work a coherent lens for understanding attachment relationships across the lifespan
- Access easy to understand language that communicates to caregivers the complex science of attachment
- Facilitate COSP with individuals and parent groups
- Support struggling families to find caring ways to enhance the quality of security in relationships with their children
- Begin the training pathway to learn COS Intensive
COS Classroom Course
COS Classroom delivers attachment-focused professional development directly to early childhood educators through a comprehensive on demand course. This self-paced course trains professionals to apply Circle of Security strategies that promote security and profoundly impact a child's developmental trajectory.
Perfect for professionals who want to:
- Bring to their work a coherent lens for understanding attachment relationships in the classroom
- Learn to apply Circle of Security strategies to daily classroom interactions, challenging behaviors, and transitions
- Help children develop capacity for self-regulation and connection through secure relationships with their educator
- Develop strategies to stay emotionally available during challenging moments
- Understand what makes specific educator-child relationships challenging
- Begin the training pathway to learn COS Classroom Coaching
The Human Condition Course
The Human Condition explores fundamental patterns of defense humans employ to navigate relational pain. This 12-week online experience offers profound personal insight into relationship patterns across the lifespan.
Perfect for individuals who want to:
- Understand themselves more deeply
- Improve therapeutic relationships
- Explore the complexities of human connection and protection through introduction to the Core Sensitivities
What Do Participants Say About Foundation Courses?
- Tawnya W. (★★★★★): "I cannot recommend COSP enough! The concepts are simple yet powerful-focusing on building secure attachment and understanding what our children really need from us. This course is a must for any parent or caregiver looking to build a stronger, more secure relationship with their child."
- Dionne (★★★★★): "Being a Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) teacher is truly one of the greatest joys of my life. This program is so much more than a parenting class—it's a journey that empowers caregivers to connect deeply with their children."
- Rachel M. (★★★★★): "The most impactful course [The Human Condition] I've taken as a therapist for learning how to 'be' in the therapeutic relationship. This course really deepened my work to another level."
Who Should Consider Foundation Courses?
Foundation courses welcome professionals from diverse backgrounds, including mental health providers, counselors, home visitors, family support workers, healthcare providers, early childhood educators, preschool teachers, childcare providers, and other early care professionals. No previous Circle of Security experience is required.
- COSP Facilitator Training is designed for professionals who will facilitate COSP with individuals or groups of caregivers seeking a deeper understanding of attachment and parent-child relationship struggles.
- COS Classroom is designed for early childhood professionals working in early care settings seeking a new lens to understand children’s difficult behaviors and finding caring ways to help.
- The Human Condition is open to any adult seeking deeper self-understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
No prerequisites are required for Foundation courses. These courses are specifically designed as entry points for learners from any background or discipline.
Choose based on your primary goal:
- If you want to facilitate programs with families, start with COSP Facilitator Training.
- If you're an educator working in classrooms or early care settings, start with COS Classroom.
- If you want deeper personal insight to enhance your relationships and professional work, begin with The Human Condition.
COS Classroom is specifically designed for early childhood professionals who want to deepen their understanding of attachment science and learn to apply Circle of Security concepts to educator-student relationships and in early care settings.
Yes, many participants complete multiple courses. The courses complement each other.
- COSP Facilitator Training offers parent-focused facilitation skills.
- COS Classroom offers classroom-specific applications.
- The Human Condition provides personal insight.
Yes, COS Classroom focuses specifically on educator-student relationships and early care applications and complements COSP training. Many professionals complete multiple foundation courses based on their diverse professional roles.
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