Circle of Security
Circle of Security (COS-P) is a parenting programme we run for parents connected to Dayspring.
The goal of the programme is to help parents and caregivers to meet their child’s needs by being bigger, stronger, wiser and kind.
What is Circle of Security?
The Circle of Security – Parenting (COS-P) course is suitable for parents or caregivers of children 0-7 years who want to learn more about strengthening their relationship with their child.
However, the concepts are applicable for any aged child or teen – it’s never too late.
This programme welcomes and supports diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting experiences.
It will teach you how to understand your child’s emotions, support them in the right way, and manage your own feelings. This course is a fantastic resource for improving your parenting skills and creating a healthy, secure bond with your child. By joining, you’ll gain valuable insights into your child’s emotional world and learn how to foster long-term family well-being.
Dayspring Trust is a registered agency for the Circle of Security Parenting programme and has been offering the parenting programme for over 10 years, with experienced and trained facilitators leading each course.
Next Circle of Security Parenting Courses
Wednesday
Morning
Start Date: 11th February 2026
End Date: 1st April 2026
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: $200
Note: Dayspring clients to contact your support worker about the price
Group size: 6 – 10 people
Location: 2a Seabrook Ave, New Lynn, Auckland
On-site Crèche is available for children under 3 years old for morning sessions.
Registration: You must register your child at the same time as your course registration.
Cost: $20 per family for 8 weeks
Wednesday
Evening
Start Date: 11th February 2026
End Date: 1st April 2026
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: $200
Note: Dayspring clients to contact your support worker about the price
Group size: 6 – 10 people
Location: 2a Seabrook Ave, New Lynn, Auckland
On-site Crèche NOT available for evening sessions.
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This course helps you understand and meet your child’s emotional needs, creating a stronger, more secure bond.
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By responding to your child’s emotions with empathy, you help them learn to manage their feelings and become more resilient.
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You’ll gain tools to handle your own emotional triggers and manage challenging behaviours, leading to less stress and conflict at home.
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Children in secure, loving environments develop better emotional intelligence, self-confidence, and social skills.
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If you experienced insecure attachments growing up, this course can help you create healthier relationships with your children.
Benefits of the Circle of Security – Parenting (COS-P) Course:
Register for the course
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Testimonials
“I feel that this course is amazing because you have to look at yourself to be able to have a relationship with others. It also helps you improve and look at yourself in a different way.” - B
A mother viewed her child’s behaviour differently by “Trying not to focus on behaviour but try and see the need behind the behaviour instead and trying to meet that need” – T
“A must-do parenting course. I didn’t realise how much I needed until I did it. It not only helped me to understand my child but helped me to understand myself and other most important people in my life” - S
“Now that I am able to be more present and confident in my parenting I am finding more joy in my children – which has strengthened their confidence in my ability to meet their needs and less meltdowns happen” - L
“It’s a beautiful course, really helpful for parents to understand what ‘good’ and ‘bad’ or ‘not useful’ parenting looks like. Connecting with other parents experiencing similar things is really validating and both women guiding the group were lovely” – N
“Wish this was around for my parents when they were raising me and my brother. Going to recommend to others”. – J
Click here to watch a video overview of the Circle of Security – Parenting programme.