Circle of Security Parenting® Program

Strides Toronto's Circle of Security® Parent Group helps parents to develop understanding of their child's needs and confidence in parenting.

Type:

Group

Age:

N/A

Fees:

Free

Referral:

No referral required

Eligibility:

Parents with a child aged 4 months – 12 years

Languages offered:

English

Location:

Online – Zoom Meetings

Hours:

Days and hours vary by groups.

Many parents wish children came with instructions. You’re not alone. We have a program for you!

The Circle of Security Parenting® Program can help you strengthen your parent-child relationship and gain confidence to better understand and support your child, especially during times of upset or distress.

This FREE virtual group will enhance your ability to support your child to achieve increased calmness, cooperation, and effective communication. You will gain knowledge and a deeper understanding of how behaviour and connection can impact your relationship with your child. As a caregiver, you will understand the importance of building a secure relationship with your child and help them to know that they can turn to you for support when confronted with difficulties or challenges.

The Circle of Security Parenting® Program is intended to support parents:

  • To better understand their child especially during times of upset and distress
  • To enhance parent’s ability to support their child to achieve increased calmness, cooperation, and effective communication
  • To enjoy increased confidence, happiness, and delight in interactions with your child
  • To gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the interaction between behavior, connection, and relationships with their child
AgeGroupTimeStart DateEnd DateDuration
4 Months–6 YearsWednesday
Evening Group
6:30 PM–8 PMJan 14, 2026Mar 4, 20268 weeks
plus one additional feedback session (scheduled on March 11)
Thursday
Morning Group
10 AM–11:30 AMJan 15, 2026Mar 5, 20268 weeks
plus one additional feedback session (scheduled on March 12)
7–12 YearsThursday
Evening Group
6:30 PM–8 PMJan 15, 2026Feb 26, 20267 weeks
plus one additional feedback session (scheduled on Mar 5)

Attendance for every session is imperative to gain the full benefits from the program as each week builds on the topics presented from the previous week. If a group member misses 2 or more sessions, they maybe be asked to withdraw from the group and register for the next group session.

If you think that this group is what you have been looking for, fill out the form on this page or call us at 416-438-3697 and select option 3 for Mental Health Services.

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