Author: The Haven

Jock McKeen writes: Ben ministering to Virginia Satir with a shoulder massage at Haven – probably 1984 or so. Virginia rarely relaxed and was “on” most of the…

Wendy and George Stalker. Wendy writes: This picture was taken in the early 80s after a Come Alive. It was an exciting and life changing experience. We have…

By Lyle Povah Drum Talk for Families, for people zero to a hundred years old and beyond, running on Easter weekend March 29–31, 2013, is a fun, interactive,…

Randy Wong writes: The people in the photo are Carl Whitaker, me, George Zee (who was a Jesuit priest from Hong Kong), and Carl’s wife Muriel. I would…

Suzanne Partridge (on the left) writes: December 22nd 1993. My first Come Alive. Last day with hugs and Merry Christmas exchange. I was nervous about heading back to…

Dale Kelly wrote this open letter to the facilitators and his small group leaders of a Come Alive he took last year. Dale is a director on the…

By Rachel Davey. Rachel is The Haven’s Executive Director. I have decided to write an occasional piece for the blog to give a ‘behind the scenes’ look at…

 By Adrian Juric. Adrian is Canadian Certified Counsellor who leads wilderness retreats for adults, using poetry and hiking to help individuals make sense of the transitions occurring in their…

By Jennifer Hilton I have been reflecting and writing notes about my impactful experience last year in Transforming Anxiety and Stress, a creative and carefully crafted program led…

Jock writes: This is indeed Ben in full flight … a wonderful photo. It would have been taken during a Come Alive Through Video setup in Phoenix auditorium….

Elfi Dillon-Shaw writes: In 1990 I attended The Haven’s Phase programs. Working at The Haven since 1984 as the resident Massage Therapist, I finally was a student! All…

By Rosemary Smith (Please visit the Haven website for a Staying Alive Group in your area. If there is not a local group, contact The Haven for other possible connections…