The Circle of Security Intervention: Enhancing Attachment in Early Parent-Child Relationships

About this book

Presenting both a theoretical foundation and proven strategies for helping caregivers become more attuned and responsive to their young childrens emotional needs (ages 0-5) this is the first comprehensive presentation of the Circle of Security (COS) intervention. The book lucidly explains the conceptual underpinnings of COS and demonstrates the innovative attachment-based assessment and intervention strategies in rich clinical detail including three chapter-length case examples. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. COS is an effective research-based program that has been implemented throughout the world with children and parents experiencing attachment difficulties. The authors are corecipients of the 2013 Bowlby-Ainsworth Award presented by the New York Attachment Consortium for developing and implementing COS. See also the authors related parent guide: Raising a Secure Child: How Circle of Security Parenting Can Help You Nurture Your Childs Attachment Emotional Resilience and Freedom to Explore.