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Well-stocked Anger Toolbox Comes to 'Life' Joann Peterson created her course, Anger, Boundaries & Safety, in response to her own personal and professional life experiences. She felt a strong desire to bring clarity to the distinction between anger and violence, and as a result more ease, familiarity and an increased sense of safety and comfort in the expression and witnessing of anger. Her course presented anger as a natural, boundaried human expression. Through the repertoire of skills presented in “Anger Boundaries”, hundreds of people have experienced a personal transformation in their approach to, and beliefs about, anger.  It is
likely no surprise to
you that Anger, Boundaries & Safety has become one of our most
successful
courses. Since publishing her book of
the same title, the awareness of what Joann has to offer in this area
continues
to grow. And with this month's release
of the DVD The Anger Toolbox: A Blueprint
for Responsible Anger, Boundaries & Safety we believe access to
this
vital information will definitely be 'kicked up a notch'.
The Anger Toolbox is the latest result of the creative and energetic spirit of Andrew Best (to see more of Andrew's work, check out The Haven's new DVD There is a Place... at our on-line store) and is the first offering from The Haven Learning Library. Based on the in-depth filming of an Anger, Boundaries & Safety course and interviews with Joann Peterson and participants before and after their experience, it is an effective initial learning tool for someone who has not taken the course as well as being an excellent post-course reference for participants. Without exception, everyone who has viewed The Anger Toolbox has been moved with its calibre and content. We give it our highest recommendation. Not because of Joann's association with The Haven—though we are thrilled that she is receiving the recognition she so richly deserves—rather because we believe strongly that there is much to be gained by having this DVD in your home. Whether or not you have taken the course, the opportunity to view and re-view this subject is a value that cannot be underestimated. Recognizing that this learning will be useful in a variety of settings, from private in-home to counsellors to corporate and government training, the DVD is priced at several levels to reflect its use. To learn more, visit www.thehavenlearninglibrary.com. You can also buy the DVD from our on-line store at www.haven.ca/store/booksandvideos.html#ATB and when you are at The Haven you can see a demo DVD which includes clips and a brief synopsis of The Anger Toolbox. Make The Haven Connection in You know, it seems this 'ensemble' thing just keeps getting better and better. For quite a while now we have been aware of the abundance of great ideas, and the good souls who are bringing these great ideas to life through their spirit, energy and a desire to make it happen. The reason this comes to mind is that the latest example of this ensemble spirit is the next The Haven Connection Evening, which is coming to Here is the quick where-and-when for Location: 7-172 Bentley Centre, Date: Thursday, June 15, 2006 Time: 6.30 pm – 8.45 pm Cost: No charge What is The Haven Connection Evening about? It is hosted by Cathy and Ernie McNally, who will spend some time taking an interesting—and hopefully fun—look at relationships (including their own!); show you the new DVD; tell you about The Haven Foundation, and what's up and what's in the works at The Haven these days. And if you have any questions, ideas, suggestions or wonderings, bring them with you and bring them up! If you live in the Faculty Faces, Coming Courses
Centers Gathering at The Haven  May 6-10 The Haven
hosted Centers
Gathering 2006, a gathering of leaders from personal development and
retreat
centers who came here from as far away as The personal nature of our connections made the spirit of this gathering very special. Discussions in and out of sessions ranged from business operations to personal spiritual resilience. Throughout our time together there was a caring, thoughtful, and abundant desire to share information and experiences, with the intention of benefiting us all. Making this event even more special were The Haven staff, who were ever-present gracious hosts, and our bodyworkers, who offered much-appreciated relaxation and rejuvenation to our guests. We cannot express our thanks enough to Jennifer Hilton, who volunteered her time to attend the gathering and record the details of our sessions. After our first-hand experiences with those who attended Centers Gathering 2006, we left these 5 days more encouraged than ever. We believe the collective collaboration of these people, and the people who lead and attend the courses offered at their respective centers, makes a positive and important contribution to our world, and the quality of life. And there has never been a time that it was needed more than now. We believe that if you are reading this Update, chances are you are a vital member of this loose world community of positive-difference-makers. We invite you to pause and realize just how much this means. Personally, we're thrilled! Just Quickly... A warm and appreciative thank you to all of you who helped make the first 'donday' at The Haven such great fun...not to mention productive! Folks came from as far away as Victoria and Comox on Sunday April 30 to participate in a day in The Haven 'yard' guided by our gardener-extraordinaire Don Mattson. After a cup of hot coffee/tea and a moment to pause and connect, our attention was focused on clearing the forest floor and debris in the area just off The Haven co-founder Jock McKeen was recently visited by Dr. Ian McWhinney, his favourite professor from medical school. Dr McWhinney is no ordinary 'favourite professor'—he is the founder of the Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, which is regarded as a premier medical research centre in Canada, and is credited with defining the discipline of Family Medicine as a distinct field of medicine. He is a world-renowned medical educator, whose approach to health care is a basic model used in training family doctors. To Jock he is 'Ian', a mentor and friend to whom he sent a copy of the newest Wong/McKeen Bookabout Health and Happiness. Ian loved the book, and this lively octogenarian came to In a gentler vein, we want to share with you that Pam Siddel has passed away. Her friend Suzanne Knight wants you to know that Pam was keenly aware of the spirit and care offered from near and far during her final days. Those who knew her from her participation in last November's Come Alive will likely easily imagine that she left her time here with the same grace and dignity with which she lived. And if you did not know her personally, our wish is that you be thankful that the world is a better place because there was Pam. 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. ---------------------------------------------------- Top of Page | Sub/Unsubscribe | Past Issues
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