Featuring: Joseph Chilton Pearce
	Join one of the foremost thinkers of our time for his ground-breaking presentation: The Heart-Brain Connection: Examining The Biology of Transcendence

• Be part of a unique opportunity to listen, speak, learn, and discuss
• Meet members of our Faculty in a series of interactive presentations
• See ideas in action
• Add your voice to questions & answers

Flyer:
If you know others who may be interested in the Symposium, you can download the Symposium Flyer in pdf (Acrobat) format, 296KB, and distribute it.

Schedule:

Fri. April 1	The Heart-Brain Connection: Examining The Biology of Transcendence Location: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Ballroom
6:30pm	Registration
7:30pm	Joseph Chilton Pearce Transcendence, defined (by Webster) is the ability to rise above limitation and constraint. Transcendence is an evolutionary imperative, a built-in genetic function, which, if not fostered and developed, leads to violence in all its forms. An analysis is made of current cultural practices of child-birthing, rearing and education which directly and clearly cripple the transcendent drive which shapes all of human development. A principle metaphor around which this presentation is woven is the late medieval concept of creator and created "giving rise to each other" as creation, that is, the creative process of life itself and man's mind are a mirroring-dynamic, each bringing the other into being. Joseph's forte is presentations that avoid complex language and use concrete examples, explanatory diagrams and pictures. He utilizes recent research in the neuro-sciences, and the new discoveries in neuro-cardiology, (the "brain in the heart"). Current cultural practices that interfere with neural development are discussed, graphic new magnetic imaging of the brains of normal and violent people both verify and visually depict the results, while the presentation summary explores an eminently practical solution.

Sat.April 2	Being Alive & Well: Pathways to Successful Living Location: SFU Harbour Centre Downtown Campus
8:30am	Registration
The Haven Institute Faculty
9:30am	Linda Nicholls Shadow, Breath and Energy: Transforming Discontent Every aspect of our nature that we have nurtured, developed and express has an opposite that we have interpreted as 'not good enough' and buried in our shadow. This presentation looks at how we can enhance our life experience through awareness and acceptance of our shadow, and-using breath to connect our body, mind, and spirit-transform this energy into life-enhancing passion and vitality.	Gary Dillon & Elfi Dillon Shaw Opening to Erotic Life The time has come to learn how spiritual and sexual energy are connected and how we can learn to raise this energy in a conscious way-alone and with our beloveds. This presentation offers a brief and delightful chance to practice respectful love for the body and for the natural physical and mental resources of pleasure we each have as a birthright.	Rick Jackson Spiritual Intelligence: Integrating the Search For Meaning Spiritual intelligence is the process of integrating our learnings and values into our day-to-day life. Discover ways to bring greater purpose and meaning to all aspects of your life and relationships through a greater understanding of your own Spiritual Intelligence.
11:30am	Joann Peterson Resilient Living A fast-changing and demanding world with difficult choices and challenges can lead to disruption, frustration, confrontation and stress. This presentation looks at ways to get up when we fall; interrupt the re-stimulation of past traumas; adjust to misfortune and change, and re-discover our capacity to "bounce back" under strain and stress.	Jane Olynyk & Gillian Enright Sensations: Mystery and Magic Our body sensations carry rich and mysterious knowledge of our deepest being. Even the sensations of pain, illness and emotional distress are pathways to a healthy and fuller life. In this presentation you will learn the importance of reconnecting to your sensations, some ways to do so and how sensations guide you to be more alive!	Derek LaCroix Taking a Psycho-Spiritual Model to the Workplace The Resonance Model included in courses at The Haven can create a context for introducing psycho spiritual concepts into the workplace setting in a non-threatening way. This presentation will include a brief outline of the Resonance Model and experiential exercises which can lead to increased self awareness and awareness of our effect on others.
1:00pm	Lunch
2:00pm	David Raithby The Magic of Medication What are the elements that contribute to our perceptions and beliefs of the advantages, and disadvantages, of medication? This presentation looks at current research and thought-provoking alternatives regarding the use of medication, and the amazing power of the 'placebo effect', in the treatment of depression, anxiety and stress.	Cathy Wilder & Cress Walker The Art of Coaching Possibilities A 'coach approach' in helping relationships calls forth the best in other people. When we are 'embodied', personal and curious with another person, we extend a powerful invitation for them to experiment, reflect and grow. This presentation is an interactive learning experience of contemporary coaching practices with a dynamic twist:-the impact of being personal and curious.	Ellery Littleton Writing For Life Intensive journaling is a subtle, powerful, vital reflection process that can take you to the deep psychic roots of your life. With description, discussion, and brief sample writing exercises, this presentation offers ways to begin writing your real, unique, and formative stories that unveil the meaning, direction and purpose of your life-your "personal myth."
3:30pm	Informal discussion time with Joseph Chilton Pearce, The Haven Faculty presenters and Symposium participants.
5:00pm	Closing

Price and Registration:

$39 (+GST) Friday night talk $99 (+GST) Saturday Presentations (includes lunch, coffee, tea, snacks) $119 (+GST) Two day Symposium Package

call 1-877 247-9238, email registrar@haven.ca or, register online here for:

Friday evening only Saturday only the 2 day package For online registrations, note: There is no accommodation provided. The web interface is designed for courses offered on Gabriola Island so it will offer you a choice of accommodation, you should choose "No accommodation required".

Accommodation:
Following are some Hotels in Vancouver that are within walking distance of the Symposium sites. Note that the prices listed are in Canadian funds and that they were found on www.expedia.ca and are based on booking through their website. If you prefer not to book through them, we have found most hotels will match these prices (and possibly better) when we make direct reservations by phone.

Ramada Downtown (2 star) $69
1221 Granville (about 8 blocks from the Symposium sites)
800 437 8869

Lonsdale Quay Hotel (3 star) $71
123 Carrie Cates (2-4 blocks from the Symposium sites, then a short sea bus ride to North Vancouver and a 5 minute walk to the hotel)
604 986 6111

Howard Johnson Hotel (2 star) $75
1176 Granville (about 7 blocks from the Symposium sites)
800 446 4656

Century Plaza Hotel (3 star) $77
1015 Burrard (about 7 blocks from the Symposium sites)
800 663 1818

Days Inn Downtown (3 star) $92
921 Pender St W (about 4 blocks from the Symposium sites)
800 325 2525

Delta Vancouver Suites (3 star) $145
550 West Hastings (about 1 block from the Symposium sites)
604 689 8188

Terminal City Club Tower Hotel (4 star) $154
837 West Hastings (about 3 blocks from the Symposium sites)
604 681 4121