Shen blog

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…

One of a series of profiles of Haven faculty members by Ellery Littleton. “One of the hardest and most valuable lessons I have learned is the risk of…

Morag Ruckman writes about Dianne Anderson: I sure miss the days of working in reception with Dianne – she taught me about speaking up for myself, having boundaries…

Denise Goldbeck writes: It is too bad that it is a bit dark, but it does bring back the old days. I like the way the salad dressings…

By Toby Macklin. Toby is leading Come Alive with Jane Olynyk, February 17–22, 2013. I first came to The Haven in 2001 as a participant in Come Alive….

“Freely chosen solitude is an immense blessing.” By Ellery Littleton. Ellery will be offering three programs at The Haven in 2013, The Spirit Journal (May 24-26), The Survival…

We Got This is now available on iTunes. To purchase click on the View in iTunes button. By Ernie’s request proceeds will go to Playing for Change Foundation. This song…