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The Haven is a nonprofit learning centre on beautiful Gabriola Island in British Columbia, Canada. Our focus is self-responsibility, effective communication, healthy relationships, creative expression, and integration of mind-body-spirit. 

For over 35 years, our innovative approach to personal growth and professional development has transformed thousands of lives. Click here to learn more about our most popular program: Come Alive.  


Click here for video testimonials…real people, profound change.

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Featured Programs

The programs featured below are just a few of those coming up soon.

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Moving Forward: Life after Separation

Apr 24 - Apr 26, 2019

This program will support you to move through pain and confusion to find new life and direction after the end of a relationship.

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Relationships
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Come Alive

May 08 - May 13, 2019

Come Alive is an opportunity to revitalize your life, discover and activate your resources and realize your full potential.

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Popular entry program, Communication, Life issues, Body and movement
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Act Natural

Jul 26 - Jul 29, 2019

Awaken your creativity and sense of aliveness and purpose in this unique workshop that blends actor-training techniques with Haven concepts of connection and relationship

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Popular entry program, Creativity, Skills development
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Transforming Anxiety and Stress

Nov 28 - Dec 01, 2019

This program focuses on understanding, harnessing and transforming difficult life energies to foster courageous and productive living.

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Popular entry program, Life issues
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On Breathing

This Learning Gets In Your Bones

The Power of Groups

The Five Rhythms workshop with Bettina Rothe was enlivening and very nourishing. The workshop was a portal for me into a deeper awareness that we are Spirit in a Body.
Leah, Body Breath and Beat (5Rhythms)