Faculty Member

Annika Raithby

Annika Raithby is a group facilitator who is passionate about supporting and educating people to be more connected to themselves, their friends, and their family. She believes that this kind of personal development work is necessary to help people feel more of themselves, expand their passions and make an impact in their lives and the world around them.

Annika studied Child and Youth Care at Vancouver Island University and trained extensively at The Haven, on Gabriola, from a young age. Her knowledge and experience greatly inspired her interest in working with young people and families.   She also loves hands-on creativity.   She trained to be a professional hair and makeup artist, working in film and television, and as a highly esteemed stylist.  She loves this creative outlet as a way of connecting with others.

Annika has created and lead personal development programs and training programs around Canada, Russia and China, and is excited to continue online.

Events with Annika Raithby

Teens Alive 1
August 15 - 18, 2026

Email register@haven.ca or call 1-250-247-9211 ext 1 to register. Online registration is not available for this program. Teens Alive 1 is the first of two 3-day back to back programs offered in 2026 and is a pre-requisite for Teens Alive 2. Now in its 34th year, Teens Alive has supported over 500 teens in developing emotional resilience, genuine communication, compassion for themselves and others, and meaningful connections. Although some teens were reluctant to attend for the first time, many then continued to return year after year. Created by Linda Nicholls and David Raithby, the program invites teens into a dynamic exploration…

Teens Alive 2
August 18 - 21, 2026

Email register@haven.ca or call 1-250-247-9211 , ext 1 to register. Online registration is not available for this program. Teens Alive 2 is the follow up program to Teens Alive 1. These 3 day programs are being offered back to back in 2026 and Teens Alive 1 is a pre-requisite for Teens Alive 2. Now in its 34th year, Teens Alive has supported over 500 teens in developing emotional resilience, genuine communication, compassion for themselves and others, and meaningful connections. Although some teens were reluctant to attend for the first time, many then continued to return year after year. Created by…

Teens Alive 1
August 13 - 16, 2027

Email register@haven.ca or call 1-250-247-9211 ext 1 to register. Online registration is not available for this program. Teens Alive 1 is the first of two 3-day back to back programs offered in 2026 and is a pre-requisite for Teens Alive 2. Now in its 35th year, Teens Alive has supported over 500 teens in developing emotional resilience, genuine communication, compassion for themselves and others, and meaningful connections. Although some teens were reluctant to attend for the first time, many then continued to return year after year. Created by Linda Nicholls and David Raithby, the program invites teens into a dynamic exploration…