Circle Of Security Parenting® Group
Building Stronger Connections with Your Child
Parenting young children can be joyful, rewarding, confusing, and exhausting.
Circle of Security Parenting® (COSP) is a supportive, evidence-informed group that helps you better understand your child’s emotional needs and strengthen your relationship. It’s based on decades of attachment research and offers simple, practical ways to read your child’s cues and respond in ways that build trust and connection.
Whether you’re dealing with big feelings, tough behaviors, separation struggles, or just wanting to feel more confident as a parent, this group offers a welcoming space to learn and connect with others.
What is Circle of Security Parenting?
Circle of Security Parenting is an 8-session group for parents and caregivers of young children. Through videos, guided reflection, and group discussion, participants learn to:
- Better understand their child’s emotional needs and behavior
- Support confidence, independence, and emotional regulation
- Respond to challenging moments with greater confidence and connection
- Strengthen the parent-child relationship
- Reflect on their own parenting experiences and patterns
The focus is not on being a “perfect parent.” Instead, COSP encourages caregivers to be “good enough” parents who can recognize, repair, and reconnect with their children.
How Can This Group Help?
Parents join for many reasons. Some are navigating behavioral challenges, while others simply want to deepen their understanding of their child and strengthen their relationship.Many parents find that Circle of Security Parenting helps them:
• Feel more confident in their parenting
• Better understand challenging behaviors
• Reduce power struggles and emotional outbursts
• Improve communication and connection with their child
• Support their child’s emotional regulation
• Feel less alone through connection with other parents
Group Details
When: TBD
Location: Youth Clinic Oak Park Office (In-Person)
Dates: TBD
Cost & Registration
Medicaid
We accept Medicaid and can bill eligible services through your insurance benefits.
Self-Pay
The self-pay fee for the full Circle of Security Parenting course is $500.
Enrollment covers the entire 8-session program. Because the course is designed as a complete series and each session builds on previous discussions and learning, refunds or prorated fees are not available for missed sessions.
Meet Your Facilitator
Dr. Buffy Wolf
Dr. Wolf is a pediatric psychologist with expertise in infant and early childhood mental health, child development, parent-child relationships, and neurodevelopmental evaluation. As a certified Circle of Security Parenting facilitator, she enjoys helping caregivers better understand their children and build stronger, more connected relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I bring my child to the group?
No. This group is designed for parents and caregivers only.
What ages of children is this group designed for?
The Circle of Security Parenting program is most commonly used with parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young school-age children.
What if I miss a session?
We understand that life happens. While attendance at all sessions is encouraged, occasional absences can occur. Because each session builds upon previous discussions and materials, refunds or prorated fees are not available for missed sessions.
I’m interested, but this group is already full or in progress. Can I still sign up?
Yes. We accept referrals year-round. If a current group is full or already underway, we can add you to our interest list and contact you when the next group is scheduled.
Next Steps
Click the registration link below to enroll or request more information.
Once we receive your registration, our team will complete scheduling. Appointments will then appear in My Health Connections.