Circle of Security Parenting Program™
Strengthen your parent-child relationship
Imagine what it would feel like to be able to understand what your child is wanting from you and to respond in a secure way that deepens your connection with them
Parenting is HARD.
It can be difficult to understand what kids need or want. This causes frustration, not only for parents but their kids too. Â
If you're like us and many other parents we've spoken to, you wish that children came with an instruction manual.Â
Maybe you feel like you're making it all up as you go along; wondering if you're getting it right.Â
And it's common to wonder what's wrong with your child or even with you when their behavior has you pulling your hair out.Â
You are NOT alone. Many parents, including us, have felt this too.
What if you could understand what your child is wanting from you and you could respond to them in a way that strengthens your connection with them?
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Introducing:
The Circle of Security Parenting™ Program
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This research backed program helps you discover how to:Â
✨ Understand  your child’s emotional needsÂ
✨ Help your children successfully manage and navigate their emotionsÂ
✨ Help your child have positive self esteemÂ
✨ Recognize their inner wisdom and support your childÂ
This is not your typical parenting program.
We don’t provide a one size fits all approach. Â
This group program will help you:
- Reflect on who you are
- Remember who you know your child to be
- Connect with your child to build a secure relationshipÂ
The Circle of Security Parenting Program strips back all the conflicting messages from social media and parenting programs to identify what children need, which gives you an opportunity to develop your approach to parenting that will work specifically for you and your child.
And one of the best parts? This program is FREE of cost to all parents in South Carolina!  Â
During 8 virtual sessions of interactive discussion & videos on practical parenting and caregiving, you will discover tips on how to read your child's cues & strengthen your parent-child relationship!Â
With the Circle of Security Parenting Program, you will get:Â
8 Virtual Sessions
1.5 hour weekly session with interactive teaching & discussions on practical parenting & caregiving
The Circle
How to read your child's cues and figure out where they are on their "Circle of Security"
Relationship
Learn from our infant and early childhood specialists how to strengthen your parent-child relationship
Connection
Learn to connect with your child in a way that makes them feel secure and confident
Community
Build a community of other parents in SC that are navigating parenting & feeling the same way you are
Free Resource
The best part? This parenting group is completely FREE for parents in South Carolina
Gain confidence in your parenting while strengthening your relationship with your little one.
“Circle Of Security helped me recognize what my children were asking of me. I have felt calmer and more compassionate towards my children after completing this program. I highly recommend this for new and seasoned parents!”
 -Megan
“I see myself getting less frustrated, and hardly any yelling. Because of this, my child comes to me a lot more now. She always wants hugs, and she loves to talk to me. Our communication is much better. I used to feel inadequate, like I was missing something. This class has helped dispel that feeling.”
 -LaShandra
“I was raised as “Kids need to be seen and not heard.” I think we need to get away from that a little bit and listen to what our children are trying to tell us. And that’s what [The Circle of Security Program] helps us do that and that’s why I recommend it to other parents.”
 -Elizabeth
Parenting is often called the hardest job in the world—and you don’t have to do it alone.
This group offers a supportive space for parents and caregivers to come together, talk honestly about the challenges of raising young children, and make sense of behaviors that can feel frustrating or confusing.
Without overwhelming advice or conflicting messages from social media, we focus on what children truly need, helping you develop a parenting approach that works for you and your child.
Through short videos and guided, interactive conversations, you’ll reflect, learn, and connect with other parents navigating similar experiences.
Caregivers who’ve participated share that they value finding common ground with others, feeling less alone, and gaining greater confidence in their parenting.
We believe this parenting program is exactly what all parents need, and what many of us wish we had when ours were little.
Whether this is your first child or your fifth, you will gain something new during our time together.Â
Hear how one mom has changed her approach to parenting after completing The Circle of Security Parenting Program:
Upcoming Sessions
Click the sign up button below the session you wish to join. We look forward to meeting you!
Meet Your Trainer.
Lakeshia Terry, MA., Ed.S., NCC, LPC, IMH-E
Lakeshia Terry is an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician with over 20 years of combined experience supporting children and families across a wide range of settings, including child welfare, private practice, Early Head Start, childcare centers, parent education, and home visiting. She has worked with families from all backgrounds, cultures, and populations, bringing both depth and compassion to her work.
Lakeshia is Triple P Certified, an ABC Parent Coach, and a Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Certified Trainer. In addition to her professional experience, she brings rich personal insight as a parent of three adult children, a grandparent, and a caregiver to nieces and nephews. Her firsthand experience with infants, toddlers, and older children allows her to truly understand the joys and challenges of caregiving.
Lakeshia is deeply passionate about strengthening the bond between children and their caregivers while supporting families in a way that feels respectful, relatable, and empowering. She prides herself on being supportive and down-to-earth, and she understands that parenting can be both rewarding and overwhelming. It is an honor for her to walk alongside you—and be “the hands”—as she facilitates the Circle of Security Parenting group.
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What we do.
SCIMHA is a collaborative, multidisciplinary membership association for all infant-, early childhood- and family-serving professionals in South Carolina. As a hub for healthy social and emotional development resources, we help babies thrive.
