The Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) program is a research-based intervention designed to help caregivers build secure attachment relationships with children. Using the "Circle of Security" model, the program teaches caregivers to provide a "secure base" for exploration and a "safe haven" for comfort, strengthening the child-caregiver bond and supporting healthy emotional development.
Delivered over 8 sessions, the COSP program covers key aspects of attachment, including reading a child’s emotional cues and managing difficult emotions. Accessible in various formats, the program enhances caregiving skills, improves child behaviour, and fosters stronger parent-child relationships, ultimately laying a strong foundation for a child’s future well-being.
Group therapy programs vary depending on the duration and intensity of the program. Each program will advertise the cost on the program page. You can also discuss the price with reception prior to attending your first session.
Yes! A discount is available for participants who wish to pay for the program up-front in bulk.
Alternatively, participants can also pay on the day of each session at the advertised price.
Not all group therapy programs are eligible for Medicare rebates. Each program page advertises whether it is eligible for Medicare.
If your program is eligible, you must have a valid referral from a psychiatrist, pediatrician or mental healthcare plan from a GP. These referrals cannot be backdated, so if you wish to claim Medicare, you need to see a GP prior to starting the group program.
Yes! You can join any of our programs regardless of any other psychological treatments you may (or may not) be receiving.
Group therapy is also eligible for Medicare rebates separate to regular psychology, meaning you can access 10 group therapy sessions, and 10 individual therapy sessions per year.
Group therapy leverages the power of social connection to overcome individual challenges. By sharing and listening as part of a group, individuals can gain new perspectives or strategies to overcome their own challenges. Individual therapy sessions typically occur between only one person and a mental health professional. These sessions use highly tailored therapeutic techniques to target specific difficulties. While both individual and group therapy are effective, they work in different ways.
Different group therapy programs are designed to target different difficulties. Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the most widely recognised group therapy program for individuals struggling with alcohol addictions. However, group therapy programs can also be used for improving social skills, overcoming panic disorders, and comping with chronic pain. Each program is unique and designed to target specific mental health concerns. Ultimately, group therapy offers a powerful way to improve daily life and overcome specific mental health challenges.
