Vol 4, Issue 2

The Symposium Is On The Way!
Our Second International Symposium, set for April 1 and 2 in Vancouver, is building momentum! The Friday evening keynote address, with the truly remarkable Joseph Chilton Pearce, kicks off two days of stimulating and interactive presentations with heart — in more ways than one!  Held in the Ballroom at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel, Pearce’s Friday evening talk is entitled The Heart-Brain Connection: Examining the Biology of Transcendence.  It is hard to know how to describe what this evening may be like, other than to say every time we speak with Joseph we have a real sense of connection with a genuinely warm, and brilliant, human being.  He is excited at the prospect of returning to Vancouver after several years, and we are excited hearing how much he is looking forward to spending time chatting with people and sharing ideas on Saturday afternoon.

The theme for Saturday’s presentations at the Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre is Being Alive and Well: Pathways to Successful Living.  The intention for the day is to offer a range of topics and faculty presenters with plenty of opportunities for experiential learning and discussion.  The morning begins with choices between three presentations, Shadow, Breath & Energy with Linda Nicholls, Opening to Erotic Life with Gary Dillon & Elfi Dillon Shaw, and Spiritual Intelligence with Rick Jackson.  Next up is Resilient Living with Joann Peterson, Sensations: Mystery & Magicwith Jane Olynyk & Gillian Enright, and Taking a PsychoSpiritual Model to the Workplace with Derek LaCroix.  After lunch (served on-site) will be The ‘Magic’ of Medication with David Raithby, The Art of Coaching Possibilities with Cathy Wilder & Cress Walker, and Writing For Life with Ellery Littleton.  The day concludes with time for informal discussion with Joseph Pearce, The Haven Faculty and Symposium participants.

To register, and for more information on The Haven’s Second International Symposium presentation content, presenters and schedule, as well as accommodation suggestions, call our Registrars Morag and Renée or visit our website http://haven.ca/institute/symposium2005.html

Help us spread the word!  Do you know someone who may be interested in receiving information about the Symposium?  Simply reply to this Update with their email address(es) and we will be happy to email them a pdf flyer.  If you would like a supply of half-page Symposium handbills for distribution just reply to this Update with your address and the quantity you would like and we will mail them to you right away!

The “Power” of Lee Pulos
Lee Pulos, Ph.D., has just returned from Chicago where he was recording his second audio program for Nightingale Conant­the producer and international distributor of Personal Development CD’s and cassettes for speakers and authors such as Wayne Dyer and Deepak Chopra.  Lee’s first program, “The Power of Visualization”, has received very positive testimonials from people of all walks of life looking for ways to increase focus on specific goals and issues.

His new work, entitled “The Biology of Empowerment”, is based on the material and content he developed for his course “The Power of Self-Hypnosis and The Magic of Belief” coming up March 18-20 at The Haven.  In his 5-session course Lee looks at assumptions and theories of hypnosis; how beliefs are formed, and the contribution our beliefs make to the reality we create for ourselves.

Spending time with Lee is one of life’s treats.  His dynamic and spontaneous style makes room for unexpected and unforgettable learning experiences.  His unique ideas and approaches have resulted in two books, Miracles and Other Realities and Beyond Hypnosis, clinical psychology work with Olympic athletes and Team Canada, a chain of very successful restaurants, and collaborations with many of today’s great minds, including his good friend Bruce Lipton.

For more information on Lee and his upcoming course, visit http://haven.ca/db/a.courseDetail/id.65

Right Now...
Many of our courses offer opportunities to take a new look at the familiar, shake up the “tried and true”, and consider other possibilities.  Whether it is struggles with personal behaviours and habits, challenges with relationships at home, at work or in the community, or a desire to get clear about purpose and passions­what can you do now to give your life more?

• Relationship: Review & Renew (February 24-27) with Linda Nicholls
• Addictions: Choiceful Transformation (February 25-27) with Cathy & Ernie McNally, Wendy Huntington
• Primal Whisperings (February 25-28) with Marlyn Farrell
• Working With Power Struggle (March 4-6) with Cathy & Ernie McNally, Joann Peterson
• Come Alive (March 6-11)
• Embracing Personal Passion (March 10-13) with David Raithby, Sandey McCartney
• Tools For The Soul® (March 13-18) with Phil Winkelmans
• Effective Boundaries(March 17-20) with Joann Peterson, Wendy Huntington
• Power of Self Hypnosis/Magic of Belief (March 18-20) with Lee Pulos
• Mirroring (March 20-23) with Joann Peterson, Cathy McNally
• Writing For Life: Intensive (March 24-28) with Ellery Littleton
• Awakening Your Erotic Body (March 25-27) with Elfi Dillon Shaw, Gary Dillon
• Come Alive (April 8-13)
• Primal Nudgings(April 8-10) with Marlyn Farrell
• A Good Beginning(April 8-10) with Judy Sellner
• Body, Breath & Energy Training (April 13-18) with David Raithby, Linda Nicholls
• Anger, Boundaries & Safety (April 14-17) with Joann Peterson
• Coaching: Engaging Relationships (April 14-17) with Cathy Wilder, Cress Walker

The Haven in Action
At the core of The Haven values is the belief that learnings gained during courses here are only of enduring value if they are “take home”.  We are always excited to hear from people sharing their experiences, challenges and “ah hahs” long after being here.  In short, if it ain’t working everywhere, it ain’t working!  To this end, we are finding — and enjoying — being part of opportunities with people to connect, share and learn in a broad range of communities, events, and environments.

In addition to events like the coming Symposium in Vancouver, we recently sponsored the workshop series of the Vancouver Wellness Show February 4 to 6 with presentations by faculty members Linda Nicholls (pictured here) David Raithby, Wayne Dodge, Gwen Ewan, and Ellery Littleton.  Coming up is the Westcoast Women’s Show in Nanaimo March 5 and 6 where Carole Ames will be a featured presenter.  And we are thrilled to tell you we have just completed details for a series of Come Alive courses in Mainland China this year!  The first is scheduled for the end of April in Shenzhen, led by David Raithby and Linda Nicholls and assisted by Elfi Dillon Shaw, Gillian Enright and Susa Holt.

At the core of these opportunities is people like you, living in every corner of our world, who are stepping forward, taking action, and living a “spirited” life...and we couldn’t be happier about it!

Just Quickly...
Andrew Best and his Archetype Productions video production company have completed the advance work for production of a documentary on Joann Peterson’s Anger, Boundaries & Safety course.  Filming will begin March 25 at The Haven and complete March 28.  Cameras and crew will follow the experiences and process of the course participants, leaders and assistants throughout the process of deepening their connection as a group, and exploring “anger, boundaries, and safety”.  Since the publication of her book on the topic Joann has been receiving increasing recognition for her ground-breaking work in the areas of safe anger expression and the distinctions between violence and anger.  This new production should help spread awareness even further, and offer greater understanding around one of the fundamental challenges of our times.

Working quietly behind the scenes day in and day out are the board and advisors of Haven Foundation, a group of people committed to ensuring the spirit of The Haven thrives for years to come.  Beginning from nothing and making the transition of The Haven from the original ownership of Ben and Jock to today’s charitable organization is a challenge not for the faint-of-heart!  These dedicated people gathered last weekend to “walk the talk” — to connect, share, learn from each other and continue to build a solid foundation for today and tomorrow.  When you look at the faces in the picture below, take a moment and join us in a thank you from the heart.

There is always something up at The Haven, to stay informed visit our website www.haven.ca, email us at info@haven.ca or call us at 250 247-9211 and toll-free 1-877 247-9238. Take care, enjoy yourself, and each other, and be in touch soon.

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