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Circle of Security Parenting Program - DCAFS


Dufferin Child and Family Services

(more dates available)

Cost: Free

Registration: Required

Transform your relationship with your child by responding in the way they need! Wednesdays, Starting October 7, 2026 for 8 weeks Every parent has moments of confusion—times when a child’s Transform your relationship with your child by responding in the way they need!


Wednesdays, Starting October 7, 2026 for 8 weeks

Every parent has moments of confusion—times when a child’s emotional needs feel impossible to meet. Through evidence-based framework, the Circle of Security Parenting Program helps you better support your child’s emotional world by honing your existing skills, insights, and motivations. Ideal for parents of children from birth through age 12, who are looking to validate their parental skills with scientific assurance.

Core Benefits You’ll Gain:
  • Understand the emotional needs hidden behind your child’s behaviour
  • Equip your child with lifelong emotional regulation skills
  • Strengthen self-esteem and resilience from the ground up
  • Validate your parental instincts with scientific confidence
  • Build secure attachments that last a lifetime

The Foundation for Emotional Intelligence
Your child’s emotional development directly impacts their future success, relationships, and wellbeing. The Circle of Security at DCAFS focuses on the two most critical skills: helping your child feel secure enough to explore the world, and secure enough to return to you for comfort. This dual foundation creates emotionally intelligent children who can manage stress, build healthy relationships, and face challenges with confidence. You’ll learn specific, practical techniques that work in real-world moments—when your child is upset, when they’re pushing boundaries, when they need reassurance.

Designed for Real Parents
This program is built for parents like you—people who care deeply about their children’s emotional health but sometimes feel lost in the noise of conflicting parenting advice. Whether you’re expecting a baby, raising a toddler, or guiding a school-age child, the Circle of Security at DCAFS meets you where you are. It’s not about being a perfect parent; it’s about being a present, attuned parent who understands their child’s needs and responds with compassion and wisdom!


For: Closed group of 4–6 participants
Cost: Free
Questions?
email: Akanksha Kulkarni

Contact: Dufferin Child and Family Services
Phone: 519-941-1530
Email: Akanksha.Kulkarni@dcafs.on.ca