COSP Facilitator March 2026

• 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

• COSP is a video-based, manualized program delivered in group or one-on-one settings (up to 10 caregivers). 

• The program offers caregivers a coherent map (the Circle of Security) to make sense of children's behavior, emotions and relationship needs.    

• Follows the Circle of Security Model of Change through a structured reflective process to support caregivers to access new understanding and apply the model to their own relationships.    

• Draws on videos, activities, and reflection to illustrate and practice applying the learning.

• Theory and knowledge from attachment theory, social learning, family systems theory, psychodynamic theory, infant mental health, and early childhood development.    

• The fundamentals of attachment theory that are found in the key concepts of the Circle of Security     

• The language of Circle of Security, using the graphic to increase observational and inferential skills through an attachment lens     

• How to identify relationship vulnerabilities that impact the quality of security     

• Expand your capacity to Be With (co-regulate) caregivers, especially those in distress

• Practice using the COSP model to build self-reflection in self and others     

• Learn to facilitate the manualized COSP program using video examples along with a COSP Facilitator Manual and handouts

• Learn to follow the Circle of Security - a step by step model of change for parents struggling in relationship with their child.    

• Grow your capacity to Be With (co-regulate) caregivers in stressful emotional states.    
  Enhance caregivers' ability to recognize potential barriers to responsive caregiving and respond to their children's attachment needs and cues by accessing their innate parental wisdom.    

• Deepen your self-awareness - grow your understanding of how others experience you in relationship.    

• Practice applying COSP to common relationship struggles and how to use the COS framework for responding.    

• Understand intergenerational transmission of attachment strengths and struggles.

• 24 hours of seated learning time with COSP Trainer    

• 1 COSP Facilitator Manual in the language of your choice    

• Access to the COSP video series (DVD or streaming)

• Endorsement as a Registered COSP Facilitator    

• Access to exclusive COSP Facilitator resources

9:00am - 4:30pm each day. 

• Please plan to arrive early on the first day for check-in.  

• Full attendance each day is required to become a COSP facilitator.

Full attendance at the training is required to receive a Certificate of Attendance. Access to Facilitator resources including DVD and online resources are dependent upon complete execution of the COSP licensing agreement.

A sample contract can be found in our FAQ section.
https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/pages/faq/#what-is-the-individual-licensing-contract  

It is not recommended for attendees to make any travel reservations that are not 100% refundable.  If the training is not able to proceed on the currently scheduled dates, COSI is not responsible for any lost money, cancellation fees, deposits, etc., related to travel expenses.

We will utilize our course website for part of this event.  

• You will find a full, detailed schedule, presenter handouts, important logistical information, and opportunities to introduce yourself and meet others in the room.

• You will be required to use the course website to complete your course evaluation and assessment in order to finish all aspects of this course.