Is it normal to feel this way after having a baby?

Yes. A wide range of emotional experiences — from anxiety and sadness to numbness or even resentment — are common during the perinatal period. Feeling this way doesn’t make you a bad parent, and it’s not something you have to push through alone.

How is this different from general counselling?

Perinatal-focused therapists understand the specific physical, hormonal, and identity-related factors at play during pregnancy and postpartum, so you don’t have to spend the first several sessions explaining the basics of what you’re going through.

When should I reach out for support?

Any time — during pregnancy, right after birth, or months into parenthood. There’s no “too early” or “too late.” If something feels off, that’s reason enough to reach out.

Can I bring my baby to sessions?

For in-person or online sessions, we’re happy to work around your baby’s needs — this is a normal part of perinatal counselling and nothing to feel self-conscious about.

Is this covered by insurance?

Many extended health benefit plans in Alberta cover counselling and therapy sessions. We recommend confirming your specific coverage with your provider, and we provide receipts after every session for submission to your insurer.

How much does perinatal counselling cost?

Sessions start from $160, depending on your therapist and whether you see a registered psychologist or a counselling intern at a reduced rate. We’ll confirm exact costs with you before booking.

Circle of Security Parenting Group in Calgary

An 8-week, in-person parenting group with Josephine Enechukwu, Registered Provisional Psychologist and Certified Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator.

October 15 – December 3, 2026
Thursdays · 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Solasta Counselling · Calgary, AB
$600 per caregiver · $300 for a second caregiver/partner
Limited to 10 participants

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Parenting Can Be Hard When You're Not Sure What Your Child Needs From You

Sometimes your child needs comfort. Sometimes they need room to explore. Sometimes their behaviour leaves you wondering what on earth they’re actually asking from you.

Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) gives parents and caregivers a practical way of making sense of those moments.

Rather than focusing simply on stopping difficult behaviour, COSP helps you look underneath the behaviour and better understand the emotional and relationship needs your child may be communicating.

What is Circle of Security Parenting?

Circle of Security Parenting is an attachment-based parenting program built on decades of research into parent-child relationships.

The program uses a simple visual framework—the “Circle of Security”—to help parents understand when children need the confidence to explore their world and when they need to come back to a caregiver for comfort, reassurance or connection.

Through videos, discussion and guided reflection, parents learn to recognize these needs more clearly, think about their own responses, and develop new ways of responding when parenting gets difficult.

Who is This Group For?

This group is for parents and caregivers who want to better understand their child’s emotional needs and strengthen their relationship with their child.

You do not need to be experiencing a crisis or have a child with a diagnosis to participate. Parents often come to COSP because they want to feel more confident responding to behaviour, big emotions, conflict, separation, independence or moments when connection with their child feels difficult.

October 2026 Group Details

Dates: Thursday, October 15 – Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Length: 8 weekly sessions
Format: In person
Location: Solasta Counselling, 1716 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L7
Facilitator: Josephine Enechukwu, MC, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Certified COSP Facilitator
Cost: $600 per caregiver for the complete 8-week program
Partner rate: $300 for a second caregiver attending from the same family
Group size: Maximum 10 participants
Materials: Caregiver materials included

Because each week builds on the material from previous sessions, participants should plan to attend all eight sessions.

How do I register?

Contact Solasta Counselling and let our Client Care Team know you’re interested in the Circle of Security Parenting Group. We’ll ask for some basic information and help determine whether the group is a good fit for you.

FAQs

Do both parents need to attend?

No. One caregiver can attend independently. A second caregiver from the same family can attend for the reduced partner rate of $300.

Is this only for parents of young children?

No. All parents of children are welcome.

What happens if I miss a session?

Because each session builds on previous weeks, regular attendance is important. If you know you may need to miss a session, please discuss this with Josephine.

Can I attend online?

This October–December 2026 group is being offered in person at Solasta Counselling in Calgary.

Is the Circle of Security Parenting Group covered by insurance?

Josephine is a Registered Provisional Psychologist, and psychological services provided by her are typically covered by many extended health benefit plans. However, coverage varies between insurance providers and individual plans, particularly for group-based services.

We recommend checking with your insurance provider before registering to confirm that your plan covers group psychological services provided by a Registered Provisional Psychologist. Receipts will be provided that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.