Parenting Groups

circle of security

The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is an established model based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

In this eight-week program, we will work together to help you to be more skilled at:

  • Understanding your child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs,
  • Supporting your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions,
  • Enhancing the development of their child's self-esteem, and
  • Honouring the innate wisdom and desire for their child to be secure.

Who is it for? 

This program is for all parents, including expecting parents. Parents with children under five usually find the resources most suitable to them, but the information is relevant to parents with older children as well. Circle of Security can help parents with children who are having behavioural or emotional difficulties, parents who are overwhelmed, depressed or anxious about parenting, and parents who simply wish to learn and reflect on their parenting.

When will it be held?

The next COS-P group will run weekly on Fridays from 3rd November 2023, for eight weeks. Each session will start at 2pm and run until 3:30pm.

The group will be conducted online.

All courses run subject to sufficient enrolments. We run these groups throughout the year therefore the best option is to contact us to discuss available dates.

How much does it cost? 

$30 per session ($240 total).

If you have private healthcare that covers psychology you may be able to claim a rebate. NDIS plans may be used if they are relevant to goals. Discounts apply for couples who enrol together.

Who is facilitating the program?

This round of COS-P will be facilitated by Educational & Developmental Psychologist, Min Li.

How can I/we enrol?

Please contact our clinic admin staff at [email protected] or 1800 391 393. You can also register your interest here.

bringing up great kids

Bringing Up Great Kids is a six week program developed by the Australian Childhood Foundation. It has been evaluated and found to be an effective program in supporting the development of mindful and positive relationships between parents/carers and children.

It focuses on building positive and nurturing relationships between parents and their children. The program aims to support parents to review and enhance their patterns of communication with their children, to promote more respectful interactions and encourage the development of children’s positive self-identity.

Who is it for?

This program is designed for parents of children aged 0-12.

Parents who have done this program report more positive interactions with their children, less conflict and calmer family environments.

When will it be held?

Bringing Up Great Kids will run weekly for six weeks, starting Wednesday 2 August 2023. The group will be held in-person at our Hawthorn East clinic.

The time of the group will be either 9:30am to 11:30am OR 1pm to 3pm, depending on the majority of participant's preferences.

How much does it cost? 

$30 per session ($180 total), or bulk-billed with a valid Mental Healthcare Plan from a GP.

You must enrol and pay for all six sessions at the outset.

Who is facilitating the program?

This round of Bringing Up Great Kids will be facilitated by Clinical Psychologist, Dr Jennifer Baxter.

How can I/we enrol?

Please contact our clinic admin staff at [email protected], or 1800 391 393. You can also register your interest here.

crisis numbers

Emergency Services 000 24 hours/7 days a week. Call this number in emergency situations when immediate police, fire or ambulance assistance is required.
Lifeline 13 11 14 Lifeline is available 24 hours a day to listen, without judgement to any person in Australia who is feeling overwhelmed, experiencing crisis or longs to be heard.
SuicideLine Victoria 1300 651 251 SuicideLine Victoria is a 24/7 telehealth provider that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Victoria.
MensLine Australia 1300 789 978 24 hours/7 days a week. MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime..
Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292 5 pm–9 am/7 days. Victims/survivors of past and recent sexual assault.
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 24/7 Telephone counselling service for people aged between 5 and 25.
BeyondBlue 1300 224 636 24 hours/7 days a week. Call, online chat and online forums.
Safe Steps 1800 015 188 Safe Steps is Victoria’s 24/7 family violence response centre. Providing specialist support services for anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence.