The Hestia Project
@thehestiaproject.bsky.social
Non-profit in Alberta - join us on the journey to be kinder and gentler toward the most important person in your life
Love Shouldn't Hurt
Thehestiaproject.ca
Love Shouldn't Hurt
Thehestiaproject.ca
The legal system decides justice for survivors. In restorative justice, survivors define what justice means to them. For some, it’s an apology, or lasting change.
Our upcoming program can help families to achieve the justice they want, and deserve.
If you could redefine justice, what would it be?
Our upcoming program can help families to achieve the justice they want, and deserve.
If you could redefine justice, what would it be?
January 23, 2026 at 1:03 PM
The legal system decides justice for survivors. In restorative justice, survivors define what justice means to them. For some, it’s an apology, or lasting change.
Our upcoming program can help families to achieve the justice they want, and deserve.
If you could redefine justice, what would it be?
Our upcoming program can help families to achieve the justice they want, and deserve.
If you could redefine justice, what would it be?
Self-care sometimes looks like saying no, logging off, or not explaining yourself. Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away- they’re about protecting your capacity so you can show up when it matters. Check out our 2026 self-care calendar.
What boundary would make your life feel lighter right now?
What boundary would make your life feel lighter right now?
January 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Self-care sometimes looks like saying no, logging off, or not explaining yourself. Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away- they’re about protecting your capacity so you can show up when it matters. Check out our 2026 self-care calendar.
What boundary would make your life feel lighter right now?
What boundary would make your life feel lighter right now?
Looking for a private event that people will actually talk about after? A murder mystery turns your group into suspects, storytellers, and chaos agents. Perfect for any excuse to dress up and accuse your friends of murder.
Who in your group would be suspicious immediately?
Who in your group would be suspicious immediately?
January 20, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Looking for a private event that people will actually talk about after? A murder mystery turns your group into suspects, storytellers, and chaos agents. Perfect for any excuse to dress up and accuse your friends of murder.
Who in your group would be suspicious immediately?
Who in your group would be suspicious immediately?
Knowing how to respond when someone hints at violence at home is a game-changer. This training, Identifying Conflict, teaches you how to ask safer questions, and support victims without giving advice that could backfire.
What’s the part you find hardest when responding to a disclosure?
What’s the part you find hardest when responding to a disclosure?
January 19, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Knowing how to respond when someone hints at violence at home is a game-changer. This training, Identifying Conflict, teaches you how to ask safer questions, and support victims without giving advice that could backfire.
What’s the part you find hardest when responding to a disclosure?
What’s the part you find hardest when responding to a disclosure?
Without restorative options, communities are stuck choosing between punishment or nothing. Programs like this fill the gap - offering survivor-centered, accountability-driven, evidence-informed paths to real safety and change.
#JusticeThatWorks #CommunitySolutions #HealingAndSafety #EndTheCycle
#JusticeThatWorks #CommunitySolutions #HealingAndSafety #EndTheCycle
January 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Without restorative options, communities are stuck choosing between punishment or nothing. Programs like this fill the gap - offering survivor-centered, accountability-driven, evidence-informed paths to real safety and change.
#JusticeThatWorks #CommunitySolutions #HealingAndSafety #EndTheCycle
#JusticeThatWorks #CommunitySolutions #HealingAndSafety #EndTheCycle
Safety isn’t created by removing people and hoping for the best. It’s created when communities invest in healing, accountability, and prevention. Restorative justice makes safety a shared responsibility.
#CommunitySafety #CollectiveHealing #RestorativeCommunities #PreventionFocused #CareInAction
#CommunitySafety #CollectiveHealing #RestorativeCommunities #PreventionFocused #CareInAction
January 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Safety isn’t created by removing people and hoping for the best. It’s created when communities invest in healing, accountability, and prevention. Restorative justice makes safety a shared responsibility.
#CommunitySafety #CollectiveHealing #RestorativeCommunities #PreventionFocused #CareInAction
#CommunitySafety #CollectiveHealing #RestorativeCommunities #PreventionFocused #CareInAction
Welcome to the only funeral where the drama is still very much alive. Come dressed in your best funeral chic. Bring your sharpest instincts.
📅 May 30, 2026 |
📍 Bank and Baron
🎟️ Tickets coming soon: thehestiaproject.ca
Grief is temporary. Suspicion lasts all night.
📅 May 30, 2026 |
📍 Bank and Baron
🎟️ Tickets coming soon: thehestiaproject.ca
Grief is temporary. Suspicion lasts all night.
January 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Welcome to the only funeral where the drama is still very much alive. Come dressed in your best funeral chic. Bring your sharpest instincts.
📅 May 30, 2026 |
📍 Bank and Baron
🎟️ Tickets coming soon: thehestiaproject.ca
Grief is temporary. Suspicion lasts all night.
📅 May 30, 2026 |
📍 Bank and Baron
🎟️ Tickets coming soon: thehestiaproject.ca
Grief is temporary. Suspicion lasts all night.
Restorative justice is voluntary. That matters. People engage because they’re ready to do the work - not because they’re forced. Readiness leads to real accountability and real change.
#ConsentMatters #VoluntaryJustice #ReadyForChange #RestorativePathways #EffectiveCare
#ConsentMatters #VoluntaryJustice #ReadyForChange #RestorativePathways #EffectiveCare
January 15, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Restorative justice is voluntary. That matters. People engage because they’re ready to do the work - not because they’re forced. Readiness leads to real accountability and real change.
#ConsentMatters #VoluntaryJustice #ReadyForChange #RestorativePathways #EffectiveCare
#ConsentMatters #VoluntaryJustice #ReadyForChange #RestorativePathways #EffectiveCare
When families want to remain connected, restorative justice provides tools to rebuild trust safely. This is especially critical for children, who are impacted by both harm and how adults respond to it.
#FamilyCentered #BreakingCycles #HealthyHomes #RestorativeFamilies #ChildFocused
#FamilyCentered #BreakingCycles #HealthyHomes #RestorativeFamilies #ChildFocused
January 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM
When families want to remain connected, restorative justice provides tools to rebuild trust safely. This is especially critical for children, who are impacted by both harm and how adults respond to it.
#FamilyCentered #BreakingCycles #HealthyHomes #RestorativeFamilies #ChildFocused
#FamilyCentered #BreakingCycles #HealthyHomes #RestorativeFamilies #ChildFocused
Self-care isn’t something you unlock after you’ve done enough. That can look like going to bed earlier, taking a full lunch break instead of working through it. What kind of rest do you actually need right now?
If you need more self-care strategies, check out our 2026 calendar on our website.
If you need more self-care strategies, check out our 2026 calendar on our website.
January 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Self-care isn’t something you unlock after you’ve done enough. That can look like going to bed earlier, taking a full lunch break instead of working through it. What kind of rest do you actually need right now?
If you need more self-care strategies, check out our 2026 calendar on our website.
If you need more self-care strategies, check out our 2026 calendar on our website.
Your group chat has been suspiciously quiet… maybe it’s time to stir the pot. Book a private murder mystery event and let your friends accuse each other legally for once. We make the drama happen so you don’t have to.
Ready to find out which of your friends crumbles under interrogation?
Ready to find out which of your friends crumbles under interrogation?
January 13, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Your group chat has been suspiciously quiet… maybe it’s time to stir the pot. Book a private murder mystery event and let your friends accuse each other legally for once. We make the drama happen so you don’t have to.
Ready to find out which of your friends crumbles under interrogation?
Ready to find out which of your friends crumbles under interrogation?
Change doesn’t happen without support. Restorative justice programs include education, coaching, and accountability plans tailored to the person - not a one-size-fits-all punishment.
#BehaviorChange #SupportAndAccountability #RestorativePractice #GrowthIsPossible #RJModel
#BehaviorChange #SupportAndAccountability #RestorativePractice #GrowthIsPossible #RJModel
January 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Change doesn’t happen without support. Restorative justice programs include education, coaching, and accountability plans tailored to the person - not a one-size-fits-all punishment.
#BehaviorChange #SupportAndAccountability #RestorativePractice #GrowthIsPossible #RJModel
#BehaviorChange #SupportAndAccountability #RestorativePractice #GrowthIsPossible #RJModel
Our training, Control Alt Delete That Rage, dives into how to express anger in ways that don’t blow up your relationships. You’ll learn how to communicate without chaos, and rebuild after those moments you’re not proud of.
What’s one healthy thing that helps you reset when you’re pissed off?
What’s one healthy thing that helps you reset when you’re pissed off?
January 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Our training, Control Alt Delete That Rage, dives into how to express anger in ways that don’t blow up your relationships. You’ll learn how to communicate without chaos, and rebuild after those moments you’re not proud of.
What’s one healthy thing that helps you reset when you’re pissed off?
What’s one healthy thing that helps you reset when you’re pissed off?
Programs using restorative justice consistently show lower rates of reoffending because they address the “why” behind behavior. When people learn, heal, and are held accountable, harm is less likely to repeat.
#EvidenceBased #ReduceRecidivism #RestorativeImpact #PreventionWorks #SafetyFirst
#EvidenceBased #ReduceRecidivism #RestorativeImpact #PreventionWorks #SafetyFirst
January 12, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Programs using restorative justice consistently show lower rates of reoffending because they address the “why” behind behavior. When people learn, heal, and are held accountable, harm is less likely to repeat.
#EvidenceBased #ReduceRecidivism #RestorativeImpact #PreventionWorks #SafetyFirst
#EvidenceBased #ReduceRecidivism #RestorativeImpact #PreventionWorks #SafetyFirst
Quick punishments look effective on paper but don't translate to safer homes or communities. Restorative justice focuses on long-term outcomes: reduced harm, healthier relationships, and stronger support systems.
#LongTermSafety #SustainableChange #RestorativeOutcomes #HealthyCommunities
#LongTermSafety #SustainableChange #RestorativeOutcomes #HealthyCommunities
January 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Quick punishments look effective on paper but don't translate to safer homes or communities. Restorative justice focuses on long-term outcomes: reduced harm, healthier relationships, and stronger support systems.
#LongTermSafety #SustainableChange #RestorativeOutcomes #HealthyCommunities
#LongTermSafety #SustainableChange #RestorativeOutcomes #HealthyCommunities
Sitting in a cell doesn’t teach emotional regulation, communication, or accountability. Restorative justice requires active participation, skill-building, and reflection - which is exactly what prevents future harm.
#ActiveJustice #RestorativeModel #PreventionOverPunishment #ChangeIsPossible
#ActiveJustice #RestorativeModel #PreventionOverPunishment #ChangeIsPossible
January 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Sitting in a cell doesn’t teach emotional regulation, communication, or accountability. Restorative justice requires active participation, skill-building, and reflection - which is exactly what prevents future harm.
#ActiveJustice #RestorativeModel #PreventionOverPunishment #ChangeIsPossible
#ActiveJustice #RestorativeModel #PreventionOverPunishment #ChangeIsPossible
Ignoring harm doesn’t make it disappear. Restorative justice directly addresses what happened, why it happened, and how to prevent it again. Repair is active, intentional, and ongoing - and that’s what actually builds safety.
January 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Ignoring harm doesn’t make it disappear. Restorative justice directly addresses what happened, why it happened, and how to prevent it again. Repair is active, intentional, and ongoing - and that’s what actually builds safety.
Harm doesn’t happen in isolation, and healing shouldn’t either. Restorative justice involves families, supports, and communities - the people who will still be there long after a case is “closed.” This makes change sustainable, not temporary.
January 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Harm doesn’t happen in isolation, and healing shouldn’t either. Restorative justice involves families, supports, and communities - the people who will still be there long after a case is “closed.” This makes change sustainable, not temporary.
Accountability isn’t saying “sorry” and moving on. It’s understanding the harm caused, changing behavior, and making things right - over time. Restorative justice requires effort, reflection, and follow-through. That’s harder than punishment, and that’s why it works.
January 7, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Accountability isn’t saying “sorry” and moving on. It’s understanding the harm caused, changing behavior, and making things right - over time. Restorative justice requires effort, reflection, and follow-through. That’s harder than punishment, and that’s why it works.
You weren’t meant to live in permanent survival mode. If your brain’s been stuck on “just get through today,” it might be time to build in something small - seriously small - that gives you a second to breathe.
What’s one tiny thing that helps you shift out of survival mode, even a little?
What’s one tiny thing that helps you shift out of survival mode, even a little?
January 7, 2026 at 1:03 PM
You weren’t meant to live in permanent survival mode. If your brain’s been stuck on “just get through today,” it might be time to build in something small - seriously small - that gives you a second to breathe.
What’s one tiny thing that helps you shift out of survival mode, even a little?
What’s one tiny thing that helps you shift out of survival mode, even a little?
Restorative justice gives survivors options. Some want accountability and clear behavior change. Some want answers or acknowledgment of harm. Some want boundaries reinforced with community support. Some want repair. Some want nothing beyond safety and distance. All of those choices are valid.
January 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Restorative justice gives survivors options. Some want accountability and clear behavior change. Some want answers or acknowledgment of harm. Some want boundaries reinforced with community support. Some want repair. Some want nothing beyond safety and distance. All of those choices are valid.
Some families bond over board games. Yours could bond over solving a homicide together. Cute, right?
Book a private murder mystery event and make your next gathering legendary.
Who in your family would immediately become the detective… and who would play dead for dramatic effect?
Book a private murder mystery event and make your next gathering legendary.
Who in your family would immediately become the detective… and who would play dead for dramatic effect?
January 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Some families bond over board games. Yours could bond over solving a homicide together. Cute, right?
Book a private murder mystery event and make your next gathering legendary.
Who in your family would immediately become the detective… and who would play dead for dramatic effect?
Book a private murder mystery event and make your next gathering legendary.
Who in your family would immediately become the detective… and who would play dead for dramatic effect?
Somewhere along the way, society decided emotions were medical problems instead of normal human experiences. This training calls that out. Emotions aren’t disorders. They’re signals, and you deserve to understand them without fear or shame.
What’s one thing you wish people understood about emotions?
What’s one thing you wish people understood about emotions?
January 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Somewhere along the way, society decided emotions were medical problems instead of normal human experiences. This training calls that out. Emotions aren’t disorders. They’re signals, and you deserve to understand them without fear or shame.
What’s one thing you wish people understood about emotions?
What’s one thing you wish people understood about emotions?
In most systems, survivors are sidelined once a report is made. Restorative justice flips that. Survivors get choice, voice, and control - including deciding what justice looks like for them. Feeling heard and supported isn’t “soft”; it’s foundational to healing and long-term safety.
January 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
In most systems, survivors are sidelined once a report is made. Restorative justice flips that. Survivors get choice, voice, and control - including deciding what justice looks like for them. Feeling heard and supported isn’t “soft”; it’s foundational to healing and long-term safety.
Traditional systems rely on punishment and hope fear will do the rest. Punishment might pause harm temporarily, but it doesn’t teach skills, address root causes, or repair damage. Restorative justice actually reduces repeat harm because it requires people to take responsibility and change behavior.
January 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Traditional systems rely on punishment and hope fear will do the rest. Punishment might pause harm temporarily, but it doesn’t teach skills, address root causes, or repair damage. Restorative justice actually reduces repeat harm because it requires people to take responsibility and change behavior.