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Connected Families,
Journeying Together

Family Connection Programs- Mentoring - Wellbeing

"Coming into having teenagers, we wanted to share that the kids have a voice in our family and that they know they can come to us about anything and we wanted a little outside help to make sure we were doing that the best we could"

Cara West

Ways To Connect

At Restored Connection, we understand the importance of keeping families connected and thriving, especially during the teen years. Our programs are designed to support you every step of the way – whether you're looking to strengthen family bonds or create a safe space for open conversations during challenging times.

Restoring Connection

Six Session Program

Needing a way to improve communication and connection with your family?

 

This program builds connection through sharing stories, reflecting on challenges, play, and creating a community of care. You will learn a Restorative Framework to deal with challenges that keeps relationships central to everything you do.

 

Youth Mentoring
 

1 on 1 Mentoring

Our 1-to-1 mentoring services are designed to empower and uplift, helping individuals reflect on their emotions, tackle life's challenges, and pave the way to a brighter future.

The Check In
 

Term by Term Planning

Is keeping the family on the same page getting harder? Struggling to make time to connect between school, sport drop offs and sleep overs?

 

The Check In is a time each school term to gather, reflect on what was, and plan ahead for the next term. 

Suitable for all age groups.


My Story

Mark is the founder of Restored Connection.

 

A place where deep conversations, shared stories and intergenerational connection comes to life.

 

Mark understands the challenges parents and care givers face in staying connected with their child in an increasingly complex world. He values preventative wellbeing and has a Restorative Practice approach to all his work.

 

He is a Youth Worker and member of a school Wellbeing Team, has training in facilitating rites of passage and understands the role brains play in building strong relationships.

He sees a future of connected families, valued young people and resilient communities.

 

Mark likes moving his body, banksias and playing in Aldinga's third best band.
 

Home: Contact

Based on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia. 

Mark holds a current Working With Children Certificate and Police Clearance. 

We pay our respects to First Nations Peoples, original custodians of this land and acknowledge their long history of story telling and connection to country.

Always was, always will be.

Adelaide, South Australia

E mark.koen@yahoo.com

Cheers, Mark

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