Meet Laura
PARENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
SERVING AS CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING® CLASS FACILITATOR
LAURA BRIMBERRY, MASTERS IN SOCIAL WORK
Laura is joining us as a Circle of Security Parenting® Coordinator. As a graduate of Rhodes College and after receiving Masters of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, Laura continued her career to include helping parents and families for over 30 years. She has served as a facilitator for Circle of Security Parenting® groups with SAFEChild since 2019, organizing and teaching over 30 parenting groups in the Raleigh area.
My style
I have worked with families for 30 years in health care settings, educational and non-profit settings. Client facing and program development. I am the mother of three children and stepmother of one. Our four children are in their early adulthood, and I am constantly reminded that parenting is a lifelong journey! My husband and I keep learning and growing as we support these unique four souls. I've always recognized parenting as a joyful and sacred experience, but it is hard. Really hard. Through my own parenting (and step parenting) experience I have reached out for help as I understand how overwhelming the job can be. Leaning into learning about the process has brought such meaning and richness to my relationships with my family. I am very enthusiastic about discussing family with others. I love supporting and encouraging others along the way!
Education & Training
BA, Religious Studies/Philosophy, Rhodes College, Memphis, TN
MSW, Clinical Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Trained as Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator, 2018
Trained as Circle of Security Classroom Facilitator, 2022
Emotion Coaching for Parents, The Gottman Institute