Anger, Boundaries and Safety

The boundaried, safe and responsible expression of anger can help you stand forward on your own behalf and create the life and relationships you want.

Few emotions are more feared than anger, largely because anger is so often confused with violence. A central theme of this program is that anger and violence are different. It is sadly true, of course, that anger is frequently expressed violently – physically, verbally and emotionally. However, this is the unsafe, unboundaried expression of anger, used to harm and control. The good news is that anger is a natural feeling that exists in all of us, and when expressed in a safe and boundaried manner – non-violently – it can be passionate, life enhancing, and good for relationships.

This program offers participants opportunities to both express and witness the safe and boundaried expression of anger. This is helpful for people who have previously expressed their anger violently and no longer want to do this. It is also crucial for people who say they never get angry or, perhaps because of early experiences of violence, avoid any hint of anger today. For both these groups of people, emotional, physical and relationship dysfunction may have resulted. This program will open up exciting new possibilities for you, whatever experiences of anger and/or violence you have had until now.

Initially developed by the late Joann Peterson, the program follows a progression. To begin with, participants explore their beliefs about anger; next, there is discussion of the origins of anger and its varied spectrum of expression; and then participants are invited to gradually begin exploring their personal energetic patterns and trying out a range of individual and relational tools for anger expression.
This program will benefit you if:

You’re always trying to avoid confrontations and/or disagreements
You’ve been told you’re an angry person
You are holding on to anger and resentment connected with past events
You feel repressed, depressed, or emotionally numb
You want to get angry but are scared of what might happen
You experience stiffness, headaches, stomach discomfort or other physical ailments that may be associated with unexpressed or violently expressed anger

You can also read about a personal experience at Anger, Boundaries and Safety in the Shen Blog.
“It was a phenomenal experience on a magical land at The Haven.  Greg Gurel’s program, Anger Boundaries and Safety, has changed my life and many aspects.  I couldn’t be more grateful”
Maureen, Participant in April 2024
Investment:
Our Earlybird tuition price of $720 is available up to one month prior to the program start.  Full tuition is $780.  Full payment is due one month before the program start date regardless of tuition pricing.

We are offering private and shared room options.

You can find our cancellation policy here
Schedule:
Your program begins with dinner at 5:45pm and your first session at 7:00pm

Daily schedule:





Breakfast 8:00 - 8:45am
Morning session 9:00am to 11:45am
Lunch noon to 1:00pm
Afternoon session 2:45-5:45pm
Dinner 5:45 - 6:30pm
Evening session 7:00 - 9:30pm





Afternoon and evening sessions can vary.  Your program finishes with lunch on the last day
Transportation:
If you are travelling to Gabriola as a foot passenger on the Gabriola Ferry a shuttle to The Haven can be requested.  Information on this option will be included in your pre-arrival email.