Our Unique Method: A Three-Pronged Approach
Structured Literacy for Dyslexia
Reading Success Brings Restored Confidence
Structured Literacy for Dyslexia
Leading with the most powerful type of academic intervention, structured literacy instruction, we quickly and efficiently get to the root of confusions and resolve them. The cognitive dissonance of confusion is at the root of the trauma. Once resolved, we begin building knowledge and skill, to build back the confidence and self-belief that their soul knows is their truth.
Executive Functioning for ADHD
Reading Success Brings Restored Confidence
Structured Literacy for Dyslexia
Each human has a core of peace, a still point. But, this life can disrupt that, for many reasons. Everyone's nervous system and predispositions are different. Through consistent, compassionate, expert behavioral intervention and co-regulation throughout each structured literacy lesson, we build the child's awareness and skill in self-reg
Each human has a core of peace, a still point. But, this life can disrupt that, for many reasons. Everyone's nervous system and predispositions are different. Through consistent, compassionate, expert behavioral intervention and co-regulation throughout each structured literacy lesson, we build the child's awareness and skill in self-regulation, inhibitory control, goal-directed persistence, attention control, planning and organization, working memory and cognitive flexibility, helping to restore their connection to their still point.
Reading Success Brings Restored Confidence
Reading Success Brings Restored Confidence
Reading Success Brings Restored Confidence
Through authentic, caring support, relationship and mentoring, we hold the space for the child to heal on all levels: mental, emotional, social, familial and spiritual. As the cognitive dissonance of failure to read eases and fades and pent-up emotions release, relationships come into balance, self-concept is improved, self-concept and co
Through authentic, caring support, relationship and mentoring, we hold the space for the child to heal on all levels: mental, emotional, social, familial and spiritual. As the cognitive dissonance of failure to read eases and fades and pent-up emotions release, relationships come into balance, self-concept is improved, self-concept and courage are restored... flow is restored. That connection to the core becomes seated again in restored joy and confidence... flow returns and the future looks brighter.
About Our Founder and Minister
Why a trauma recovery ministry for children with learning differences?
If you know a child with learning differences, you may already know the answer to this question. If you don't, a quick glance at the relevant literature will be informative. Dr. Alex Granzin, for example, is well-known for his work highlighting the emotional & identity impact of what our founder calls failure to read syndrome. It can start with confusions, frustration and anger around reading failure and progress to social, familial and emotional distress, impacting self esteem and self concept. If not addressed in an effective way, it can progress to outcomes such as school dropout, drug and alcohol abuse, incarceration and even suicidal ideations, according to decades of research.
Our founder, Minister Diana Finch, M.Ed., M.Sc., experienced the early phases of failure to read when in first grade. Thankfully, a trained Orton-Gillingham Reading Interventionist came to her classroom and showed her how words work. Diana knew then that this lady was "saving her life". Diana continued to struggle throughout school- undiagnosed- with dyslexia and ADHD. Through sheer determination, she graduated from University of California at Davis and went on to follow in the footsteps of "that lady", earning teaching credentials, two reading certifications and two masters degrees - ultimately becoming the youngest-ever federal-level school reformer (literacy field) in history.
Haven always been a lay minister, Diana completed her master's degree in ministerial science with an emphasis in trauma recovery in February of 2020, forming Restoring Flow Ministries - to officially recognize that the work she has done for a lifetime is, indeed, her god-given ministry in the world. She remembers the crushing emotional impact that failure to read had upon her as a child. And, she had seen it in her students every day for decades. When Diana asked God what her ministry should look like, God affirmed to her that she had already been doing it, all these years.
Join us for our quarterly Inspiration and Gratitude Hour.
Restoring Flow Ministries invites you to join our quarterly Inspiration and Gratitude Hour for children and families who struggle with learning difficulties.
Our next Inspiration and Gratitude Hour will be held on Saturday January 9, 2027 at 4pm (MST) via Zoom.
Please click here to receive an email invitation to this faith-based celebration.
~For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving. —1 Timothy 4:4
Guiding Principles · Healing Tradition·A Ministry of Action
Timeless Understandings
RFM is a non-denominational Christian ministry rooted in ancient understandings of emotional healing. Centered in principles of love and unconditional support, our beliefs are reflected in the teachings and actions of Jesus and in the wisdom of other healing traditions throughout time. All faiths are welcome to participate in our projects.
As a ministry of action rather than words, RFM does not teach through religious stories or sermons. Instead, through the guidance of our faith, we seek to facilitate healing at the mental, emotional and spiritual levels by resolving the dissonant structures (confusions) often found at the core of trauma often caused by reading failure.
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
James 2:18 (NIV)
“Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.”
1 John 3:18 (NIV)
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
Galatians 5:22–23 (NIV)
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Matthew 5:16 (NIV)
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
John 15:8 (NIV)
“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”
Our program families are welcome to join our optional quarterly Inspiration Hour, focused on acceptance of our learning challenges, recognition of our gifts and the important life lessons that emerge from both our struggles and our triumphs.
Welcome to restoringflowministries.com!
Mission
Community and Service
Community and Service
The heart of our mission is to restore flow, healing and wholeness through an approach to education and emotional care grounded in the timeless principles of love and unconditional support.
Many of the children who come to us have experienced significant emotional distress related to persistent reading failure. Our work seeks not only to address the learning challenges themselves but also to help resolve the fear, frustration and loss of confidence that can develop through repeated struggle.
To that end, our Structured Literacy approach specializes in helping children with dyslexia and ADHD develop the skills they need to become successful readers while supporting healing from the emotional effects of reading failure. In doing so, we seek to open the door to each child’s highest potential and restore a greater sense of confidence, balance and wholeness.
Community and Service
Community and Service
Community and Service
Restoring Flow Ministries is active in our communities both in-person and online through offering needs-based scholarships and sliding scale services, low-cost online programs, mentorship, supporting community networks and referrals, parent education, reduced-rate programs as well as guidance and healing to families in need.
Our service-first mission is at the core of our decade-long success in serving children and families in our communities.
Governance
Governance
Governance
Restoring Flow Ministries is a 508(c)(1)(a) faith-based church governed by a Board of Directors and guided by formal bylaws that uphold our mission, accountability and integrity. We were first formed in Naples, Florida on March 3, 2020 and then registered in Scottsdale, Arizona on September 12, 2025.
Contact Us
Governance
Governance
We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or want to learn more about our programs, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to connect with individuals who share our passion for literacy and wholeness.