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The Haven News Update, Vol 5, Issue 9
Joann's Healing Heart  Wendy Huntington, one of our core Faculty members at Haven, has been keeping us updated on her longtime-friend Joann Peterson's recovery from heart surgery. About five years ago surgeons repaired a mitral valve in Joann's heart and the hope was that nothing more needed to be done. Unfortunately, this was not so...her heart had another plan. On August 10th Joann had additional surgery and although she expected to stay only a week in hospital, various complications slowed her recovery and she arrived back home two weeks ago. Wendy says she is very weak but the good news is that Pete (her loving husband) is cookin' up a storm and every day she is getting stronger. Her spirit has been up and down, but everyone who knows Joann recognizes her strong will, resilience and drive. In fact, when she was in recovery at the hospital, the physical therapists told her and Pete that she was in the top 2% of all patients who do everything that is expected of them. Wendy says, "What inspires me most about Joann is how strong she is! She lives everything she teaches and her recovery is a shining example of that. She always says 'the journey starts one small step at a time - one small movement is often all it takes to shift and begin again'. Even though her life journey has been tremendously challenging, both physically and emotionally, she continues to shine her heart light, even when her physical heart is compromised. She is such an inspiration to me!" Joann has been relaying messages to us through Wendy and Pete all along and there has been a huge outpouring of affection and concern for her recovery. For instance, on the day of her surgery, a gathering of Haven friends and Faculty held a healing circle in her honour. She has been greatly warmed by all the cards, email and letters people have written and thanks you all from her soft and healing heart. New Haven Faces  We are delighted to be announcing that we have filled the last of the four management stream positions at The Haven and we are very pleased to announce the pending arrival of Rachel Davey, our new Director of Programs at the Haven. Rachel Davey has nearly 15 years experience in education administration as a teacher, trainer, manager and consultant and has worked for the British Council, the United Nations and other public and private sector organizations in Egypt, the Czech Republic and Cyprus. Rachel has a degree in modern languages from Cambridge University and a postgraduate diploma in Education Management. As Director of Programs, she will coordinate all aspects of programs offered through The Haven and implement the Master Plan for education. She has been coming to The Haven to take and intern courses for six years. Her own experience of attending Haven courses has been life-changing and she is excited at the opportunity to contribute by combining her professional and personal passions in the Director of Programs position at The Haven. Rachel and her husband Toby Macklin, with their children Rory and Ismay, are immigrating to Canada and are looking forward to their new life on Gabriola Island. Toby is an editor and book designer whose work includes The Haven "Book about" Series. We hope that Rachel will be joining us by the first of October, pending a successful immigration process. Taking Leadership to the "Next Level" We’re excited! A new course, "The Next Level (evolved) Leadership", will be presented at the Haven from October 27-29, with two distinguished facilitators, Robert Keegan and Valerie Nemeth. The intention of the course is to introduce a paradigm shift in leadership thinking. In many organizations, processes such as re-engineering, re-inventing and maximizing productivity are treated merely as intellectual games. Many of you have been through personal development systems with fancy names (like Sigma, HR this and HR that) and may be skeptical about one more “new” leadership program. Let Robert and Valerie set you straight! In this course, they will present leading edge concepts and ideas and provide participants with the opportunity to enter their own personal 'Next Level' journey into leadership. The essence of this course is undoing the perceptions, ideas and concepts that you now believe to be the way the world works. In a group setting, through class participation and interchange of ideas, the leaders will demonstrate various interesting, humorous and perceptive ways to move beyond the mind patterns that are holding you back from advancing to the ‘new level’ in your leadership thinking. Re-connect with your true power and purpose. Sign up today for “The Next Level (evolved) Leadership” course. Click on http://haven.ca/db/a.courseDetail/id.185 for website for more course details, information about Robert and Valerie and to register.  Robert Keegan, comes from a business background having built and sold a multi-million dollar business. Bob has co-facilitated similar courses in Ontario and most recently offered his service as a one on one Leadership Coach.  Valerie Nemeth, has past experience in the financial business world, teaching accounting principles to TD employees and holds a diploma in Business Data Analysis. From facilitating a diverse repertoire of workshops on travel, relationships and metaphysics, to organizing and chairing a conference at Queens University. Faculty Faces Gwen Ewan, M.A., Dip.C., R.C.C. , and Wayne Dodge, M.D., M.P.H., Dip.C.,  Wayne Dodge is a family practice physician in Seattle, Washington. He has been the Clinical Director of an 18 practitioner Medical Clinic and currently administers the AIDS program for a large medical organization. Gwen Ewan has, over the past twenty-five years, worked with individuals and families around such issues as violence, addictions, depression, childhood trauma and relationships. She is an AAMFT clinical member and a past board member of various community service agencies. Wayne and Gwen have been friends and colleagues for over twenty years. Through their connection with each other they have brought forward their own leadership in the world and shine as individuals. As a team they are noted for creating warmth, nurturing and challenging learning environments in which participants are invited to grow in wholeness, self-awareness and creativity. They co-lead the "Come Alive" , "Phase One" and "Self Compassion" and "Skills 1&2" courses, and enjoy sharing their own explorations of their life paths. Wayne and Gwen are passionate and committed to training for students on the Intern, Certificate in Counseling and Diploma in Counseling path at The Haven. We continue to appreciate and grow with you Wayne and Gwen! Wayne and Gwen will be on property in October leading Skills 1: Introduction to Personality Styles and Skills 2: Group Leadership and a Come Alive. Please see the schedule below for dates. UpComing Courses
The Haven Foundation Donor Stories Our heartfelt thanks to you, our donors. Your donations are making a difference. People show up and contribute in such unique ways: we appreciate all your help. Your contributions keep The Haven spirit alive. Here is a testimonial from a recent bursary participant... “It seems quite incredible to me that my week at The Haven and my individual work here could be so effective in resolving such a long standing state of anxiety and fear, but it was. The evidence of my Coming Alive was present in my face; the face in the mirror looking back at me was different, softer, shining, glowing, amazing. I accomplished what I set out to do. This is the strength of the human spirit and the power of the mind. When the week was over, I knew in my heart that I have found that special place of being a child of God, alive in the world. I want to express my sincere gratitude for The Haven’s financial aid program, those who contribute to the program, The Haven staff and my Come Alive family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart”. KR 2006 "Entering Haven"- We await your next visit!  Just Quickly... Look who's coming back to the Haven in November...Bill O'Hanlon! Last year we were thrilled to have Bill with us and so were many participants who attended his courses here. Stay tuned for more details in next months e-news update. For now, please go to http://haven.ca/db/a.courseDetail/id.192 and http://haven.ca/db/a.courseDetail/id.193 to check out Bill's two course offerings at The Haven. You can also go to his website to learn more about Bill www.billohanlon.com Being Connected... 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 (toll-free: 1-877 247-9238). Do you have a friend, family member or work teammate that might be interested in receiving this monthly news from The Haven? If so, please direct them to our website http://haven.ca/us/update/index.html to sign up. Alternatively, if you like, please let us know who they are and we will send them an email with the update and include a note the first time they receive it saying it was from you. Please email your request and your friend’s email address to development(at)haven.ca Take care, enjoy yourself and each other, and be in touch soon. _________________________________________________ To subscribe or unsubscribe see http://haven.ca/us/update/ Automatic subscription after attending a course at the Haven Institute. |
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