We have an almost three year old daughter and we have just completed the Circle of Security course with Donna. We are so glad that we did this course, and we noticed positive changes right from the first session. The Circle of Security framework was easy to follow, and we had a lot of ah ha moments when we started to understand each other's perspectives and experiences better, and how these impacted our respective parenting styles and approaches to different scenarios.
Donna was very flexible and helpful in letting us complete the sessions in our own time, as we were limited by child care options. She created a safe, welcoming environment that enabled us to open up without judgement and discuss whatever was on our minds. The course provided a language that we could use to clearly communicate to each other what was occurring with our daughter and within the family dynamic.
From a father's perspective, I think this course should be compulsory for all couples. As a busy father it is easy to be overwhelmed when little people experience big emotions, but the course gave me such helpful tools to deal with this. Prior to the course, I often felt I was just trying to keep up and was pushed to my limits. The course helped me understand my child's emotional needs and respond with more kindness and compassion, while also feeling confident to hold boundaries with her. The course has helped me to be more present and to feel more connected to both my daughter and my wife. Many thanks to Donna, and your ability to convey this information in such a safe space and an easy to understand manner.
As a mother, it was so helpful to do the course as a couple and both hear the same information in a neutral environment. It has definitely had a positive impact on both our parenting and our relationship with each other. Thanks so much, Donna.