Kent Hoffman Books
Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bert Powell are psychotherapists and co-founders of the Circle of Security International program.
Known for: Raising a Secure Child: How Circle of Security Parenting Can Help You Nurture Your Child’s Attachment, Emotional Resilience, and Freedom to Explore
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Raising a Secure Child: How Circle of Security Parenting Can Help You Nurture Your Child’s Attachment, Emotional Resilience, and Freedom to Explore
This book introduces parents to the Circle of Security Parenting model, a practical approach grounded in attachment theory. It helps caregivers understand their child’s emotional needs, strengthen secure attachment, and foster resilience and independence. Through real-life examples and clear guidance, the authors show how to recognize and respond to children’s signals, manage stress, and build a nurturing relationship that supports healthy development.
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The Circle of Security: A Map of Connection
At the center of this book lies the Circle of Security diagram, a deceptively simple image that conveys the essential rhythm of human attachment. Imagine a circle anchored at its base by the caregiver. The child moves outward on the top half of the circle to explore, play, and test autonomy. Then th...
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Attachment Patterns and Their Impact on Development
The authors devote ample attention to understanding attachment patterns—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—not as labels, but as reflections of learned expectations about relationships. A securely attached child trusts that their caregiver will respond. An anxious child may seek closeness b...
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About Kent Hoffman
Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bert Powell are psychotherapists and co-founders of the Circle of Security International program.
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