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I recently spent some rich time with colleagues, who are also dear friends, leaning into some work about ‘what the Haven does.’ Along the way the fact that we…

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director, Warren Fraleigh. The following letter is from The Board of Directors. The Board of Directors…

By Toby Macklin Living Alive Phase I (October 1–26, 2018) focuses on self-awareness, but very much in the context of relating with others. It’s an intensive course in what we describe…

I am sure you know the feeling when at times your thoughts get too loud and overwhelming and your head is spinning. For me that often happens when…

Cathy McNally, reporting on the 2017 Surrey Teachers Convention On Friday May 5, I had the privilege of joining a remarkable teacher and three of her students (past…

We are making progress! The search for a new Executive Director of The Haven as been proceeding according to the original plan of being thorough and inclusive and…

Depression and the journal By Ellery Littleton. I’m reluctant to write about my ongoing experience with depression.  It feels hard and heavy.  And I have already written about…

By Talia Peckel Some of you Haven-comers and goers may have noticed a bright and colourful burst of cloud-like formations on the fence near the front entrance to the…

By Don Mattson Thank you to Rachel for organizing  for the wonderful retirement luncheon. It was a great honour to see so many familiar faces of Haven family…

By Bettina Rothe. Bettina is teaching Body, Breath and Beat at the Haven July 6-9, 2017. I am a body advocate… I listen to the nonverbal, the movement, the breath,…

By Brad Cassidy. Follow the link to find out more and register for Brad’s next offering of Psychology of the Chakras. coming April 21-24, 2017.  Relationship is fundamental to…

By Talia Peckel I won’t say I have a deep message to write about this week, but I do have a video update! As many of you know,…