Author: The Haven

By Wayne T. Dodge MD, MPH, DipC  If you’ve been to Come Alive at The Haven, there’s a good chance you’ve participated in or witnessed some Gestalt-type work or more specifically what is…

By Gillian Enright This visualization was created out of a deep desire within me to stay connected with everyone through loving and inner strength at this time when…

If you find yourself with unexpected time on your hands, you’re not alone. In a recent article, long-time Haven Faculty member, Wayne Dodge shared some suggestions of how you…

By Toby Macklin, Haven Faculty member, MA, RCC, DipHCS A curious thing about human breathing is that we can do it automatically (we must, in order to live!) and also…

By Dr Wayne Dodge MD, MPH, DipC  In these unsettling times, we have choice as to how we react and/or respond to our unsettlement. There are the usual recommendations – which I…

Jacqueline Neligan is a Haven alumni and artist behind Rosie’s HeART on Instagram. Jacqueline’s creative approach to integrating and staying connected to her self and her learning has inspired many…

Jennifer Hilton has worn many hats in The Haven community since 1999 when she did her first Come Alive. She has a deep understanding of The Haven’s programs having…

Laurel Aasen has been an engaged member of The Haven community since 2013. For the past 7 years, Laurel has supported popular programs like Teens Alive and Transforming…

Come Alive leader Toby Macklin asks how we might feel “lonely in a crowd,” and suggests a way out. By Toby Macklin In a 2013 TEDx talk entitled The Lethality…

By Cathy McNally. I recently had the pleasure of a conversation with a very remarkable and courageous young mother. She was mulling on what direction to take next…

January 31st was #inspireyourheartwithart day. At The Haven, we believe that creative expression can be an important vehicle for cultivating self-awareness and is a great tool to de-stress and…

Come Alive leader Toby Macklin follows up on his article of two weeks ago with a look at how the Haven Communication Model can help us heal our internal, relational,…