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.

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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. 

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.

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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   professionals 

Therapists & counselors 

Social workers & family support professionals

Home visitors & parent educators

Child welfare & foster care professionals

Healthcare providers  

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

 
Prepares professionals to facilitate the Circle of Security Parenting program with parents and caregivers.
This training welcomes professionals from multiple disciplines, including mental health providers, family support workers, healthcare providers, and early care professionals. 

 

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

 
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Scholarship Options

Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas

50% Reimbursement of registration fee following the training

For a scholarship application, email: dmugno@carolinapsychoanalytic.org

  

South Carolina Infant Mental Health Association

Spartanburg residents: 100% registration fee scholarships available

Courtesy of the Mary Black Foundation

 Partial Scholarships available to SC residents

SCIMHA Scholarship Application

We are here to support you as you decide if this is the right path for you. If you still have questions, join us for one of our virtual open houses with our team and get all your questions answered! Click below to find an open house that works with your schedule. 

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Join the 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.