Parent and Caregiver Courses

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  • Circle of Security™

    At times all parents feel lost about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security™ parenting program is based on decades of attachment theory and other psychological research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This 8-week course is delivered with the underlying principle that all caregivers want, is what is best for their children.

    Step by Step offers this unique and exciting course to families a couple of times each year. Delivered by certified Circle of Security™ facilitators, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents, reflect on and grow in your parenting journey.

    Learning Objectives of the Program

    • Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs

    • Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions

    • Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem

    • Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

    Spring session dates will be announced soon. If you would like to be notified about our next session, please submit a Parent/Caregiver Course Inquiry.

  • Caring for the Caregiver

    The Caring for the Caregiver course is built around Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), a mindfulness-based approach designed to help individuals manage life's challenges. ACT encourages participants to connect mindfully with their values and move forward in ways that are loving, respectful, and compassionate. 

    Parents often find themselves consumed by worries about the future, regrets about the past, and blaming themselves or others. This can make it hard to enjoy the present moment and connect meaningfully. ACT teaches how to embrace the moment, treasure your child for who they are, and cultivate compassion — both for yourself and others. It also helps you identify your core values and take purposeful action toward them. 

    Learning Objectives of the Program

    • Recognize the signs and sources of caregiver stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue

    • Identify practical strategies to support personal well-being

    • Enhance mental health and well-being through experiential learning alongside other caregivers

    • Develop simple reflection and self-care strategies to feel empowered

    Summer session dates will be announced soon. If you would like to be notified about our next session, please submit a Parent/Caregiver Course Inquiry

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  • "Attending the Circle of Security Parenting course was truly a valuable experience for me. It gave me practical tools to better understand my child’s emotional needs and to recognize my own “shark music” so I can respond more calmly and intentionally. The course strengthened my confidence as a parent and helped me become more supportive in meeting my child where she is. I am grateful for the opportunity and would highly recommend this program to any parent seeking to build a stronger and more secure connection with their child. "

    Uzo - Parent

  • "Taking the Circle of Security course was a great experience. It made me understand my child and his behaviour better. It taught me to take delight in my child for who he is and every little thing related to him. I never knew how big of a difference this made in our bond. It got deeper and stronger. The course changed my perspective of looking at situations that parents with special needs child face on daily basis and this in turn made our life better as a family. Lauren and Lori were amazing facilitators. Sharing my feelings with them and other moms taught me a lot and made me feel better that I am not alone in this. I learned lots of tips to handle meltdowns and celebrate my son. Thank you and I would definitely recommend it to other parents and caregivers."

    Jinal - Parent

  • "Circle of Security is a course that offers not just invaluable information, but also companionship from those in similar situations. The content is presented in a thoughtful and engaging manner and at all times the presenters were open to questions. Sometimes just learning that others are facing similar obstacles is enough encouragement to face them head on, and this course offers that comradeship, as well as the tools needed to successfully move forward."

    Caroline - Parent