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We were delighted to hear this week that Maria Gomori, faculty member and tireless friend of The Haven, has been honoured by The University of Winnipeg as a…

By Toby Macklin Several people have told me recently how helpful David Bowie was at certain times in their lives, so I was interested to read in The Guardian…

Writing last week about The Vocation Myth and Impostor Syndrome, I was reminded of the four Identity Statuses outlined by James Marcia, a Canadian developmental psychologist who taught at Simon Fraser University. Susan Clarke,…

By Carole Ames For virtually every contract, workshop or consultancy I provide, the feedback includes a recognition of my unique “value added” – my laughter, my sense of…

By Toby Macklin. One day when I was about eleven years old I was sent home with a school report suggesting that I was “too eclectic for my…

By Rachel Davey In May, Morag Ruckman and I had the great good fortune to attend the International Holistic Centers Gathering at Le Monastere des Augustines in Quebec…

Susan Clarke and CrisMarie Campbell are core faculty at The Haven. In 2015 they gave this talk  on conflict as an energy source and why you should listen at…

Father Jack Sproule died peacefully in his sleep at the Dwelling Place, in Nanaimo, BC on February 18th 2016 after some years of declining health. On this page…

By Cathy McNally About three weeks ago I slid slowly into resistance. I think I was attempting to delude myself with entertaining stories about what was going on; some…

By Justin Kautz Wow! Gabriolans know how to send someone off with love. By design, the last week on the island  for me was filled by the Isle…

Haven Foundation Board are delighted to announce two new Directors, Jan Pullinger and Gary Holdgrafer. Gary and Jan are both residents of Gabriola and have significant involvement with…

Sexual Intelligence for Body, Mind and Heart is a new core program at The Haven led by Elfi Dillon Shaw. Here are some testimonials from participants at the…