Corazon

“Children have limited access to creativity and curiosity when they are in survival mode.” — Beck Thompson

When children feel unsafe, unseen, or misunderstood, their natural capacity to play, learn, and grow becomes blocked.

At Corazon Psychology, we help parents move beyond daily survival by supporting secure relationships and emotional connection.

🧡 Our Circle of Security Parenting™ program gives you practical tools to create a safe space where your child can thrive — not just survive.

Limited places available – commencing soon!

“The Circle of Security Parenting program has taught me lifelong valuable lessons about being a parent that will assist me through my entire parenting journey.”
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When: May 20 – July 6, 2025 for eight weeks
Where: Corazon Centre, 11 Mortimer Street, Werribee, Vic 3030
Cost: Bulk billing available for eligible clients
Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.
Bookings & info: https://www.corazon.org.au

Let’s help kids unlock their creativity through connection.
You're not alone — we’re here to walk with you.

New research confirms a core message of Circle of Security Parenting: parental warmth expressed during childhood has lasting benefits.

A study of over 2,200 identical twins found that when mothers showed more warmth and affection towards their children between the ages of 5 and 10, their children grew into young adults who were more open, conscientious, and agreeable—traits strongly linked to lifelong success and well-being. Openness helps children stay curious and creative. Conscientiousness supports focus and follow-through. Agreeableness captures flexibility, empathy and cooperation in relationships.

The study found that even modest increases in maternal affection had measurable impacts on personality development. That’s hopeful. It means small changes can make a big difference long term.

In Circle of Security Parenting, we capture this quality of caregiving relationships on our Circle of Security graphic in the need “Delight in Me.” Delight is so important that it is featured on both the Top of the Circle and the Bottom of the Circle because, as this study highlights, it is really the foundation of secure attachment. It’s also at the core of building self-esteem.

Circle of Security (COS) Parenting Program Course for Parents and Children [Corazon Centre: Werribee, Melbourne, Victoria] We offer the internationally acclaimed Circle of Security (COS) parenting program created by Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper and Bert Powell. The COS is an early intervention program for parents and children (aged 0-5 years) that focusses on the relationships which give children emotional support. Central...

At times, all parents feel lost or unsure of what their child really needs. What if you could truly understand what your child was asking from you—beyond the tears, tantrums, or silence?

The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is grounded in decades of research. COSP helps parents and caregivers build stronger, more secure relationships with their children by learning to recognise and respond to their emotional needs with confidence and compassion.

Discover how to:
✅ Feel more confident in your parenting
✅ Build a secure and enjoyable connection with your child
✅ Support your child’s emotional development
✅ Understand why a child’s behaviour can create intense feelings

Because when children feel safe, seen, and supported—they thrive.
Let’s grow together.

“The Circle of Security Parenting program has taught me lifelong valuable lessons about being a parent that will assist me through my entire parenting journey.”
- Alex* (*name changed for privacy)

When:
May 20 – July 6, 2025 for eight weeks

Where:
Corazon Centre, 11 Mortimer Street, Werribee, Vic 3030

Cost:
$42 per session (Total $336 payable in advance)
Bulk billing is available if you have a GP referral for group therapy for parenting skills