“We engaged with Geraldine to work with our precious grandson who was diagnosed with ASD.  Although he has great vocabulary, he wasn’t always able to articulate what he was thinking and feeling.  Geraldine was quick to build a trusted relationship with him and help him understand what he was feeling and why.  This led to more meaningful conversations where he felt he was being listened to, and we as a family could help him.  Geraldine was also able to explain behaviours and offer strategies to help overcome some of the frustration he was experiencing and playing out.  We found Geraldine’s quick assessment and play therapy invaluable.  Every child has challenges, but not every guardian or parent has the tools to understand and help – Geraldine helped fill this gap for us.” 
Grandmother of 6-year-old

“I knew I needed something, but what was it? I was looking for a better way to parent, more connection, more flow.  Through this programme, [Circle of Security Parenting] although confronting, I was able to understand what I had lacked emotionally as a child, and then to learn a different way, to create a new blue print for my own daughter. Geraldine created an intimate and safe space to learn this in and it really is an amazing tool to have in my kit. I refer to my notes now and then, and certainly don’t always get it right, however with the mantra Bigger, Wiser, Stronger, Kind, I am a much healthier and confident parent.”
Parent of 7-year-old

“The Circle of Security programme really helped us to see where we were “going wrong” in our parenting. One of us needed to step down a notch and the other step up a notch and really work together to recognise when our partner needed back up. We now have a lot less meltdowns happening and generally have a much happier household. We often refer back to what we learnt and remind each other how to resolve something when the going gets tough. Knowing each other’s shark music really helped also, this is a term you will become familiar with in the programme, it is a great tool.”