2-THRIVE
Our Mission:
To build collective capacity for justice and healing by cultivating communities that honor diversity, practice expansive thinking, and foster authentic belonging.
We are building a world where communities actively engage in equitable and restorative practices—rooted in trauma-informed care—to intentionally cultivate brave, inclusive, and justice-centered spaces where everyone can thrive.
Core Values
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Equity: We believe in fairness and equal opportunities for all individuals and communities, particularly historically marginalized and oppressed groups.
Collaboration: We value the power of working together and fostering relationships with our education partners, clients, and community to achieve transformative change.
Restorative Justice: We prioritize repairing harm and building trust through Restorative Practices grounded in the belief that all individuals can practice, learn, heal, and grow.
Authenticity: We are committed to creating an authentic, transparent, and brave space for individuals, the collective, and organizations to engage in transformative work to practice, learn, heal, and grow.
Integrity: We uphold integrity by consistently acting with honesty, transparency, and accountability. We ensure that our actions align with our words, fostering trust and credibility in all our relationships. By maintaining these standards, we create a foundation where individuals and communities can grow and thrive authentically.
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Upcoming Workshops
Introduction to Restorative Practices
Group Sessions
Embrace a transformative learning experience with this comprehensive training that goes beyond the surface to empower participants with a profound understanding of restorative concepts and strategies. Delve into the art of conflict navigation, harm restoration, and fostering individual and collective accountability, all of which are essential in cultivating a harmonious and thriving environment. Through collaborative exploration, participants will gain invaluable insights into how trauma can impact professional, personal, and collegial relationships, equipping them with the tools to heal and grow together.
This training takes it a step further by providing effective techniques to build a culture of accountability and nurturing support that leaves no one behind. Your team will discover the immense value and potential of "Using Circles Effectively" as a powerful method for proactively and responsively building culturally fluent and trauma-informed communities. With an emphasis on inclusion and understanding, this training promises to revolutionize the way your organization engages with its members, creating an atmosphere of trust, empathy, and genuine connection. Prepare to embark on a journey of growth and transformation that will leave a lasting impact on your team's dynamics and collective well-being
Historical Trauma Learning Workshop (100% Online)
Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and empathy as you explore not only your own trauma but also the trauma experienced by others. Dive deep into the intricate concepts of transferred, generational, retention, and racial trauma to unlock a profound understanding of your "why" and the "why" of those around you. This transformative workshop will empower you with invaluable insights that will reshape your perspective and create a profound shift in your approach to restorative practices.
Enhance your communication skills with an enriched terminology that enables you to delve straight into the root cause, leading to more effective and efficient outcomes in your interactions and engagements.
But the journey doesn't end there. As you leave this workshop, you will carry with you not only newfound knowledge but also a personalized "problem of practice" to address and a theory of action to guide your path toward restoration and healing. This empowering experience will set you on a transformative trajectory, emboldening you to navigate your own healing and growth while fostering compassionate support for others on their journeys. Prepare to step into a future where understanding, empathy, and healing converge to create a more connected and resilient community.
Interrupting Hate and Bias
This highly customized and impactful workshop is thoughtfully designed to precisely meet the unique needs and challenges of your organization. Through a carefully curated blend of evidence-based research methods, participants will be equipped with powerful tools to effectively interrupt hate and bias, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.
Engaging in restorative circles, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on and process the profound impact of hate and biased behaviors, promoting healing and growth. Anchored firmly in a trauma-informed lens, the workshop draws upon restorative practices that not only address the roots of such behaviors but also contribute to the collective well-being and resilience of your organization. This transformative experience will undoubtedly empower your team to forge a path toward positive change and lasting inclusivity.
Collective Strategic Planning Sessions
Group Sessions
If your organization is grappling with the challenges of an outdated or misaligned strategic plan, or if you simply need expert guidance in bringing your vision to life, look no further than this transformative workshop. Our proven process is tailored to suit your unique needs, empowering your team to collectively build, implement, and sustain the strategic initiatives that will drive your organization toward its goals.
Whether you're seeking to refresh your existing plan or start anew, our comprehensive approach will breathe new life into your strategic endeavors. With our support, your team will emerge equipped with the tools, insights, and strategies to achieve your mission and vision with unparalleled focus and determination. Say goodbye to uncertainty and embrace a future defined by purpose and success.
Testimonials
Give yourself and others you engage with the opportunity to work towards healing!
What the participants of the workshops have to say:
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Historical Trauma
Rating - 5/5 Stars
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Restorative Practices
Rating - 4.9/5 Stars
Founding CEO
Somaly Prak-Martins
Somaly Prak-Martins is a transformational leader and systems strategist with over two decades of experience driving institutional change across education, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. With a foundation rooted in equity, restorative practices, and historical and cultural awareness, she specializes in helping organizations dismantle systemic barriers and implement sustainable structures that foster inclusion, community wellbeing, and long-term resilience.
Somaly’s leadership is grounded in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach that centers marginalized voices while guiding complex adaptive change. Her expertise spans strategic planning, DEI policy reform, restorative justice, community engagement, and leadership coaching. As the Founding CEO of 2-Thrive, she has empowered more than 50 executive and leadership teams to reimagine organizational culture, reduce conflict, and build human-centered systems rooted in equity and healing.
Somaly Prak-Martins leads with a deep commitment to healing as both a process and a principle for systems transformation. Her trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach centers the lived experiences of marginalized communities, fostering environments where individuals and institutions can process harm, restore trust, and rebuild relationships. Through her leadership at 2-Thrive and across decades of practice, she has helped organizations reduce conflict, nurture psychological safety, and implement restorative frameworks that prioritize wellbeing, belonging, and long-term resilience.
For Somaly, healing is not an outcome—it is the foundation for sustainable change and collective liberation.
Whether leading charter school development, rewriting policy through an anti-racist lens, or designing strategic frameworks for inclusive hiring and retention, Somaly brings a powerful synthesis of data, historical analysis, and relational leadership. Her work consistently drives measurable impact by aligning mission-driven values with sustainable outcomes—anchoring change in both institutional structures and human connection.
Business Hours
Monday - Friday
Appointments only
Saturday - Sunday
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