Restorative supports

Discovering Commonality Amidst Differences 

• Restorative Team Building & Connection
• Collective Engagement Strategies & Intentional Practices

Our profession often involves working within diverse teams serving clients across various domains. However, we understand that these teams may sometimes face challenges, such as becoming divided and prioritizing individual job functions over an all-inclusive approach to service delivery.

Common Grounds offers solutions that go beyond the traditional confines of team building dynamics, providing shared space to host collective connection through intentional practices and mindful conversations.  Participants not only gain strategies for purposeful engagement in gatherings and meaningful contributions to shared discussions but also unlock their potential to navigate additional organizational aspects, such as work culture or occupational stressors. We believe that improving organizational morale and creating an inclusive atmosphere are integral to fostering supportive relationships within teams.

With Common Grounds, teams will have the opportunity to connect more deeply, focusing on the foundation of relationships that are pivotal to collaboration and the navigation of potentially difficult conversations. Intentional spaces can be curated to engage in sensitive topics or adeptly address internal changes. This service offers a compassionate approach in which all voices are heard and respected, seeking to honor participants while providing a reflective space for their growth.

By harnessing the potential of intentional gatherings, we aim to empower your team to build stronger connections, address organizational challenges, and ultimately create a more cohesive and united approach to services. Together, we can craft a stronger team to shape a better future for your organization and the clients you serve.

• Virtual or In-Person
• Recurring sessions (bi-weekly or monthly) 
• Groups of 4-7 participants 
• Minimum duration of 6 months  **For teams consisting of 20+ participants, a minimum service duration of 12 months is required. ** 
• Upgrade Available: Additional Individual Check-Ins/Reflection

NEST Network: Nurturing Empowerment for Supportive Transformation 

• Restorative Collective Support & Empowerment
• Engaging Diverse Human Service Providers in Community 

We believe in the power of nurturing empowerment within supportive environments. The NEST program is designed to uplift frontline human service providers and leadership through a unique blend of group therapeutic-like settings and Restorative Circle-based practices.

NEST Network provides a safe and supportive space for participants to come together, share experiences, and empower each other to grow personally and professionally. Our program fosters a sense of community and belonging through intentional group work and individual skill-building.

Our program is structured to guide participants through a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth. Each session is carefully curated to encourage open expression, vulnerability, and reflection. By embracing confusion as a natural step towards clarity, participants gain confidence and insight into their own potential.

• Virtual or In-Person
• Recurring sessions (bi-weekly or monthly) 
• Groups of 4-7 participants 
• Minimum duration of 6 months  **For teams consisting of 20+ participants, a minimum service duration of 12 months is required. ** 
• Upgrade Available: Additional Individual Check-Ins/Reflection

A Restorative Journey Toward Healing & Resolution

This service seeks to nurture the empowerment of transformative paths for brighter futures and lasting change.

Restorative Family Mediation (RFM) is deeply rooted in a culturally responsive approach, where power is evenly distributed, fostering a balanced environment among all participants. This process enables participants to engage as equals, promoting true transformation and growth rather than mere compliance. Through RFM, families are equipped with tools to identify the rhythms of change in their relationships, forging a path towards a shared and harmonious future.

Restorative Family Mediation distinguishes itself from Family Group Conferencing by adhering to a Code of Ethics aligned with MN Rule 114 standards.  This practice ensures that everyone can freely exercise self-determination, experiencing fair and respectful treatment, without coercion in private settings. 

Facilitation focuses on the resolution and healing of family systems while proactively addressing the prevention of unhealthy patterns of origin. By fostering an environment where all parties feel respected, heard, and understood during pivotal life moments, we empower families to redefine their trajectories towards positive change.

Participants will experience neutral, nonjudgmental, and compassionate facilitation that places a strong emphasis on child-focused strategies and planning, ensuring the safety and nurturing of family systems. This process seeks to bring all parties to a safe and shared space, where needs can be voiced, and sustainable plans can be thoughtfully crafted for the benefit of all involved.

Versatile services cater to various areas, including, but not limited to:

• Birth Planning
• Safety Planning
• Reunification (Out-of-Home Placement)
• Sobriety Planning
• Relationship Repair: Strengthening Parent/Child or Family Bonds