Two Paths, One Transformation
Why the 25-Day Living Alive Programs Change Lives Written by Jo-Ann Kevala For a long time, my life looked strong from the outside. I had the career.The competence.The…
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When One Door Closes — and Another Opens: Defining Yourself Through Boundaries and Belonging
~ written by Jo-Ann Kevala There is a moment in life — sometimes whispered, sometimes thunderous — when we realize that the stories we’ve lived for others are…
Campus Sale: Meet Our New Collaborators
We shared this latest update in our monthly newsletter. To stay in the loop, subscribe here. From our ED, Shane Walders, to the Haven Community: During our New…
Why Your Relationships Feel Harder Than They Should — And What You Can Do About It
Written by Gillian EnrightProgram Leader, Living Alive: Meaningful Connections We don’t talk enough about how confusing relationships can be — not just romantic ones, but every kind of…
Living the Questions: A Love Letter to the Parts of Us That Don’t Have Answers
For most of my life, I believed that being a good human meant having things figured out. Be clear.Be strong.Be wise.Be certain. At least, that’s what I thought…
Unlock the Power of Your Experience: The Crucial Role of Integration
Have you had a peak experience, profound insight, a sudden shift in perspective, or a transformative encounter that left you feeling changed? Or maybe left you baffled, shocked,…
Why do I hate myself? – Louise Amuir
This is one of those questions I keep coming back to, although maybe a better question might be ”how could I do this differently?” I fell a couple…
Reflections on 65 with Susan Clarke
June 11, 2025 by Susan Clarke, Haven Faculty Tomorrow I turn 65. Which means two things: This is the first birthday that’s got me feeling a little weird…
“Oops… I forgot to tell you!” – Suzanne Partridge
February 5th, 2025 by Suzanne Partridge, Haven Bodyworker If you’re wondering where I am these days, I’m home and well. At least as well as anyone can begiven…
Empowering the Next Generation: The Urgency of Teens Alive Today
Mackenzie Dickson is a facilitator, educator, and futurist who loves engaging with groups in exploring both personal-social issues and global complexities. A former Teens Alive alumni, he now…
Act Natural: A Place to Dare Greatly
Sarah Lucht invites you to be seen and heard – and have fun while you’re at it – in Act Natural this Autumn at the Haven. Join Sarah and Jane Geesman November…
On Breathing
Linda Nicholls writes very personally about the powerful benefits of conscious deep breathing. She teaches a wide range of programs at The Haven and internationally – many of them…