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Learn more about the upcoming Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator Training.Â
Become a Circle of Security Parenting™ Facilitator
Designed for professionals supporting young children and families, this training builds the skills and confidence to guide caregivers using the Circle of Security Parenting™ curriculum and strengthen secure relationships.
What is Circle of Security™?
Circle of Security Parenting™ is an evidence-informed program that helps caregivers understand children’s emotional needs and behavior through the lens of secure attachment. The model provides practical tools and reflective strategies that strengthen caregiver-child relationships and support healthy social-emotional development.Â
Secure attachment between children and caregivers plays a critical role in social, emotional, and lifelong development.
Research shows that children who experience secure relationships are more likely to:
- Develop healthy relationships
- Build self-esteem and confidence
- Strengthen emotional regulation skills
- Show empathy and resilience
- Feel safe exploring and learning
Circle of Security Parenting™ provides professionals with a clear and accessible framework to help caregivers build these secure connections.
Who should attend this training?
Circle of Security Parenting™ Facilitator Training is designed for professionals who work with young children and families and want to strengthen their attachment-informed practice; such as:
Early childhood educators & directors
 IECMH  professionalsÂ
Therapists & counselorsÂ
Social workers & family support professionals
Home visitors & parent educators
Child welfare & foster care professionals
Healthcare providers Â
Anyone serving children (0-5) or their families!
Learn how to support families with tools that build connection, confidence, and lasting relationships.
We are happy to announce that SCIMHA will be co-sponsoring an in-person COSP facilitator training this fall together with the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas!
COSP Facilitator Training
October 13-16, 2026
Spartanburg, SC
4-day in-person training
Structured learning with guided facilitation practice
Full attendance required for facilitator registration
10% off for SCIMHA membersÂ
Scholarships available
Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas (PCC) is offering a limited number of half scholarships for this in-person COSP Facilitator training. These scholarships are limited to those who serve families through nonprofit organizations in North and South Carolina, as well as PCC members who work with children in any setting. For a scholarship application and for additional information, contact Deb Mugno at dmugno@carolinapsychoanalytic.org.Â
SCIMHA members get 10% off the registration fee! Use code SCIMHA26COSP
If you're not a member, you can join for free here: www.scimha.org/membership
Join a growing community of professionals committed to strengthening relationships and supporting the emotional well-being of young children and families.
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.
