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A most significant change study of the impact of Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) training on professional practice in an Australia child and family agency

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  • Silverman, Rachael
  • Sadowski, Christina

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Circle of Security-Parenting (COS-P) is an eight week psycho-educational parenting program aimed at increasing attachment security between caregivers/parents and children. This qualitative research study considered the impact of the 4 day COS-P facilitator training on professional practice within an Australian child and family welfare organization.

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  • Silverman, Rachael & Sadowski, Christina, 2025. "A most significant change study of the impact of Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) training on professional practice in an Australia child and family agency," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 179(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:179:y:2025:i:c:s0190740925004396
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108556
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