Restorative Circles
Healing Parent-Child Relationships Through Connection
No Referrals Needed
Anyone can make an appointment at any time, even if you haven’t been to your doctor first.
Flexible Appointments
Appointments are flexible and adaptable to your scheduling needs whether it’s in-person or virtually!
Online Booking
Clients have the flexibility to book online appointments in advance to suit their schedules and needs!
How Restorative Circles Help Families
- Learn healthy ways to express feelings and needs without blame or judgment. Develop listening skills that create space for understanding, even during difficult conversations.
- Develop tools and strategies you can use long after therapy ends. Build resilience as a family unit to navigate future challenges together.
- Work through past hurts in a safe environment where healing can begin. Create new experiences together that rebuild confidence in your relationship.
- Rediscover the love and bond that may feel lost or damaged. Strengthen your emotional connection through guided activities and shared experiences.
What Are Restorative Circles?
Restorative Circles provide a safe, structured space where parents and children can rebuild their relationship with compassion and understanding. This therapeutic approach focuses on healing communication patterns, rebuilding trust, and creating new pathways for connection. Unlike traditional family therapy, Restorative Circles emphasize collaborative healing where each family member’s voice is heard and valued. Through guided conversations and therapeutic exercises, families learn to move beyond conflict toward genuine understanding and renewed connection.
Who Can Benefit?
Restorative Circles are particularly helpful for families experiencing:
- Healing after family trauma or crisis
- Emotional distance or disconnection
- Trust issues following conflict or betrayal
- Difficulty expressing love and appreciation
- Challenges following major life transitions
- Recurring arguments and misunderstandings
- Communication breakdowns between parents and children
What to Expect
Your journey begins with individual sessions to understand each person’s perspective and goals. We then gradually introduce joint sessions where family members can practice new ways of communicating in a safe, supportive environment. Each session is tailored to your family’s unique needs and progress. We move at a pace that feels comfortable while gently challenging patterns that no longer serve your relationship.
The Healing Process
Step 1: Individual Preparation:
We begin by meeting with each family member separately to understand their perspective, pain points, and hopes for the relationship.
Step 2: Individual Preparation:
Together, we establish ground rules and agreements that help everyone feel safe to share openly and authentically.
Step 3: Individual Preparation:
Through structured activities and conversations, family members begin to see each other in new ways and rebuild their bond.
Step 4: Individual Preparation:
We provide tools and strategies for maintaining healthy communication and connection beyond our sessions together.
Ready to Begin Healing?
Every family’s journey is unique, and we’re here to walk alongside you as you rebuild the connection you both long for. Your relationship with your child matters, and it’s never too late to create positive change.
Not sure if Restorative Circles are right for your family? Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your specific situation and explore your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long does the process take?
The timeline varies for each family, but most families begin seeing positive changes within 4-6 sessions. The complete process typically takes 3-6 months, depending on your specific goals and challenges.
2. What if my child doesn't want to participate?
We often begin with the willing parent and gradually invite the child to join when they feel ready. Building motivation and safety is part of our process.
3. Is this different from regular family therapy?
Yes, Restorative Circles specifically focus on repairing and rebuilding relationships rather than general family dynamics. The approach is more structured and goal-oriented toward reconnection.
4. What ages work best for this approach?
Restorative Circles can be effective for children of all ages, from young children to adult children. We adapt our methods to be age-appropriate and effective for your family’s specific situation.