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Chris: Text replacement - "Recovery Pathway" to "Restorative Pathway"

2026-03-03T03:21:39Z

Text replacement - "Recovery Pathway" to "Restorative Pathway"

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	When coming home to Haven House, residents are greeted with magnolia trees and a collection of colorful, fragrant flowers spilling out of the two large planters on either side of the staircase. Beautiful wood from all over the world fills the first room they walk into, taking various forms, all handmade: a solid block of gnarled monkeypod from Thailand that became an art pedestal, a large wall sculpture carved from a slab of acacia from Bali, a bench made from a live edge slab of black walnut from Vermont, three custom art frames handmade from Canadian birdseye maple, six live edge teak shelves, and several turned wood bowls, each made with multiple hardwoods like magnolia, bubinga, African mahogany, and wenge. Throughout the rest of home they'll find wood practically everywhere they look, from the cabinets and the shutters to the solid wood furniture in every room, large windows to let in fresh air and natural light, and artwork made from stone, seashells, driftwood, natural fibers, pressed flowers, and living plants.		When coming home to Haven House, residents are greeted with magnolia trees and a collection of colorful, fragrant flowers spilling out of the two large planters on either side of the staircase. Beautiful wood from all over the world fills the first room they walk into, taking various forms, all handmade: a solid block of gnarled monkeypod from Thailand that became an art pedestal, a large wall sculpture carved from a slab of acacia from Bali, a bench made from a live edge slab of black walnut from Vermont, three custom art frames handmade from Canadian birdseye maple, six live edge teak shelves, and several turned wood bowls, each made with multiple hardwoods like magnolia, bubinga, African mahogany, and wenge. Throughout the rest of home they'll find wood practically everywhere they look, from the cabinets and the shutters to the solid wood furniture in every room, large windows to let in fresh air and natural light, and artwork made from stone, seashells, driftwood, natural fibers, pressed flowers, and living plants.

	Residents coming home to Cloud Nine Studios experience even more natural elements outside as part of the [[~~Recovery~~ Pathway]], including a running waterfall and the uniquely pleasant sight and aroma of an enormous wall of African jasmine and honeysuckle flowers. Once inside their homes, handmade custom hard maple woodwork is all around, accenting many of areas built for cats: the deep windowsill platforms where cats can lie in the sun, the finished edge of the cat loft, the threshold of the cat door to the litter closet, and the giant catwalk lightrail that wraps around two walls. The kitchen cabinet pulls are made from real driftwood, the convertible desk-beds are made of solid alder, and the huge [[Ideal Self-Portraits\|full-length mirrors]] are made from live edge walnut, where they hang opposite custom art pieces made from dried moss and flowers. Picture and casement windows maximize natural light while minimizing obstruction, and the apartments on the top floor each have two skylights.<!--		Residents coming home to Cloud Nine Studios experience even more natural elements outside as part of the [[Restorative Pathway]], including a running waterfall and the uniquely pleasant sight and aroma of an enormous wall of African jasmine and honeysuckle flowers. Once inside their homes, handmade custom hard maple woodwork is all around, accenting many of areas built for cats: the deep windowsill platforms where cats can lie in the sun, the finished edge of the cat loft, the threshold of the cat door to the litter closet, and the giant catwalk lightrail that wraps around two walls. The kitchen cabinet pulls are made from real driftwood, the convertible desk-beds are made of solid alder, and the huge [[Ideal Self-Portraits\|full-length mirrors]] are made from live edge walnut, where they hang opposite custom art pieces made from dried moss and flowers. Picture and casement windows maximize natural light while minimizing obstruction, and the apartments on the top floor each have two skylights.<!--

	Finally, between Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios, there are also 19 [[Digital Art Displays]], which have access to thousands of photos and paintings of natural scenes; plus, each one is surrounded by a handmade frame made of birdseye maple.-->		Finally, between Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios, there are also 19 [[Digital Art Displays]], which have access to thousands of photos and paintings of natural scenes; plus, each one is surrounded by a handmade frame made of birdseye maple.-->
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	This is an intentional setup: Haven House is full of objects of such rare and remarkable beauty that it can be surprising that so many of them were made by people with whom residents have a lot in common. This is where the awe is transformed into self-efficacy, because the more the residents can identify with the artists—the closer they both are in background, personality, age, location, i.e., the more the residents think "she's just like me"—the more likely they may be compelled to visualize themselves doing exactly what the artists did. And since what the artists did was amazing, suddenly people struggling with self-efficacy can find themselves visualizing doing something amazing of their own, which can have a profound therapeutic effect. (Read about the [[Journey Gallery]] for the most extensive application.)		This is an intentional setup: Haven House is full of objects of such rare and remarkable beauty that it can be surprising that so many of them were made by people with whom residents have a lot in common. This is where the awe is transformed into self-efficacy, because the more the residents can identify with the artists—the closer they both are in background, personality, age, location, i.e., the more the residents think "she's just like me"—the more likely they may be compelled to visualize themselves doing exactly what the artists did. And since what the artists did was amazing, suddenly people struggling with self-efficacy can find themselves visualizing doing something amazing of their own, which can have a profound therapeutic effect. (Read about the [[Journey Gallery]] for the most extensive application.)

	While this strategy has dozens more opportunities to work at Haven House, the residents of Cloud Nine Studios are set up for the most effective version of it. Walking along the [[~~Recovery~~ Pathway]] every time they come home, there is no escaping the [[Lunar Beacon]], which evokes awe not just for its beauty, but also because it's a 12-foot disc that's 20 feet above the ground and seems to reflect light that isn't there—even professional artists and engineers have to take a pause to think about how it was done. When residents eventually discover the link to the video that explains this piece and introduces the artist, and they learn that this otherworldly behemoth that dominates the entire property was made not by some industrial team but by Christine, who lives on a nearby farm full of rescue animals and who probably has a lot more in common with them than they'd have ever guessed, this calculated psychological sneak attack can jolt them into rethinking what's possible in their own lives.		While this strategy has dozens more opportunities to work at Haven House, the residents of Cloud Nine Studios are set up for the most effective version of it. Walking along the [[Restorative Pathway]] every time they come home, there is no escaping the [[Lunar Beacon]], which evokes awe not just for its beauty, but also because it's a 12-foot disc that's 20 feet above the ground and seems to reflect light that isn't there—even professional artists and engineers have to take a pause to think about how it was done. When residents eventually discover the link to the video that explains this piece and introduces the artist, and they learn that this otherworldly behemoth that dominates the entire property was made not by some industrial team but by Christine, who lives on a nearby farm full of rescue animals and who probably has a lot more in common with them than they'd have ever guessed, this calculated psychological sneak attack can jolt them into rethinking what's possible in their own lives.

Chris: /* Using Beauty to Empower */

2025-08-13T05:53:00Z

Using Beauty to Empower

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	While this may sound like an initiative to support the people who made the art and décor items, the primary goal was to help the women who would be living with these objects.		While this may sound like an initiative to support the people who made the art and décor items, the primary goal was to help the women who would be living with these objects.

	Objects of great beauty inspire awe—a powerful emotion that we can harness and redirect to empower the awestruck. For example, when residents first move into Haven House, they can't help but notice the beauty everywhere, but will typically be too preoccupied with other thoughts and emotions to focus on it. However, after they settle into their new home and make progress in therapy, some residents will become curious and use ~~the~~ [[Artist Connections]] to learn more about some of the objects that have caught their attention.		Objects of great beauty inspire awe—a powerful emotion that we can harness and redirect to empower the awestruck. For example, when residents first move into Haven House, they can't help but notice the beauty everywhere, but will typically be too preoccupied with other thoughts and emotions to focus on it. However, after they settle into their new home and make progress in therapy, some residents will become curious and use [[Artist Connections]] to learn more about some of the objects that have caught their attention.

	This is an intentional setup: Haven House is full of objects of such rare and remarkable beauty that it can be surprising that so many of them were made by people with whom residents have a lot in common. This is where the awe is transformed into self-efficacy, because the more the residents can identify with the artists—the closer they both are in background, personality, age, location, i.e., the more the residents think "she's just like me"—the more likely they may be compelled to visualize themselves doing exactly what the artists did. And since what the artists did was amazing, suddenly people struggling with self-efficacy can find themselves visualizing doing something amazing of their own, which can have a profound therapeutic effect. (Read about the [[Journey Gallery]] for the most extensive application.)		This is an intentional setup: Haven House is full of objects of such rare and remarkable beauty that it can be surprising that so many of them were made by people with whom residents have a lot in common. This is where the awe is transformed into self-efficacy, because the more the residents can identify with the artists—the closer they both are in background, personality, age, location, i.e., the more the residents think "she's just like me"—the more likely they may be compelled to visualize themselves doing exactly what the artists did. And since what the artists did was amazing, suddenly people struggling with self-efficacy can find themselves visualizing doing something amazing of their own, which can have a profound therapeutic effect. (Read about the [[Journey Gallery]] for the most extensive application.)

	While this strategy has dozens more opportunities to work at Haven House, the residents of Cloud Nine Studios are set up for the most effective version of it. Walking along the [[Recovery Pathway]] every time they come home, there is no escaping the [[Lunar Beacon]], which evokes awe not just for its beauty, but also because it's a 12-foot disc that's 20 feet above the ground and seems to reflect light that isn't there—even professional artists and engineers have to take a pause to think about how it was done. When residents eventually discover the link to the video that explains this piece and introduces the artist, and they learn that this otherworldly behemoth that dominates the entire property was made not by some industrial team but by Christine, who lives on a nearby farm full of rescue animals and who probably has a lot more in common with them than they'd have ever guessed, this calculated psychological sneak attack can jolt them into rethinking what's possible in their own lives.		While this strategy has dozens more opportunities to work at Haven House, the residents of Cloud Nine Studios are set up for the most effective version of it. Walking along the [[Recovery Pathway]] every time they come home, there is no escaping the [[Lunar Beacon]], which evokes awe not just for its beauty, but also because it's a 12-foot disc that's 20 feet above the ground and seems to reflect light that isn't there—even professional artists and engineers have to take a pause to think about how it was done. When residents eventually discover the link to the video that explains this piece and introduces the artist, and they learn that this otherworldly behemoth that dominates the entire property was made not by some industrial team but by Christine, who lives on a nearby farm full of rescue animals and who probably has a lot more in common with them than they'd have ever guessed, this calculated psychological sneak attack can jolt them into rethinking what's possible in their own lives.

Chris: Text replacement - "Exploratory Gallery" to "Artist Connections"

2025-08-13T05:35:17Z

Text replacement - "Exploratory Gallery" to "Artist Connections"

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	While this may sound like an initiative to support the people who made the art and décor items, the primary goal was to help the women who would be living with these objects.		While this may sound like an initiative to support the people who made the art and décor items, the primary goal was to help the women who would be living with these objects.

	Objects of great beauty inspire awe—a powerful emotion that we can harness and redirect to empower the awestruck. For example, when residents first move into Haven House, they can't help but notice the beauty everywhere, but will typically be too preoccupied with other thoughts and emotions to focus on it. However, after they settle into their new home and make progress in therapy, some residents will become curious and use the [[~~Exploratory Gallery~~]] to learn more about some of the objects that have caught their attention.		Objects of great beauty inspire awe—a powerful emotion that we can harness and redirect to empower the awestruck. For example, when residents first move into Haven House, they can't help but notice the beauty everywhere, but will typically be too preoccupied with other thoughts and emotions to focus on it. However, after they settle into their new home and make progress in therapy, some residents will become curious and use the [[Artist Connections]] to learn more about some of the objects that have caught their attention.

	This is an intentional setup: Haven House is full of objects of such rare and remarkable beauty that it can be surprising that so many of them were made by people with whom residents have a lot in common. This is where the awe is transformed into self-efficacy, because the more the residents can identify with the artists—the closer they both are in background, personality, age, location, i.e., the more the residents think "she's just like me"—the more likely they may be compelled to visualize themselves doing exactly what the artists did. And since what the artists did was amazing, suddenly people struggling with self-efficacy can find themselves visualizing doing something amazing of their own, which can have a profound therapeutic effect. (Read about the [[Journey Gallery]] for the most extensive application.)		This is an intentional setup: Haven House is full of objects of such rare and remarkable beauty that it can be surprising that so many of them were made by people with whom residents have a lot in common. This is where the awe is transformed into self-efficacy, because the more the residents can identify with the artists—the closer they both are in background, personality, age, location, i.e., the more the residents think "she's just like me"—the more likely they may be compelled to visualize themselves doing exactly what the artists did. And since what the artists did was amazing, suddenly people struggling with self-efficacy can find themselves visualizing doing something amazing of their own, which can have a profound therapeutic effect. (Read about the [[Journey Gallery]] for the most extensive application.)

	While this strategy has dozens more opportunities to work at Haven House, the residents of Cloud Nine Studios are set up for the most effective version of it. Walking along the [[Recovery Pathway]] every time they come home, there is no escaping the [[Lunar Beacon]], which evokes awe not just for its beauty, but also because it's a 12-foot disc that's 20 feet above the ground and seems to reflect light that isn't there—even professional artists and engineers have to take a pause to think about how it was done. When residents eventually discover the link to the video that explains this piece and introduces the artist, and they learn that this otherworldly behemoth that dominates the entire property was made not by some industrial team but by Christine, who lives on a nearby farm full of rescue animals and who probably has a lot more in common with them than they'd have ever guessed, this calculated psychological sneak attack can jolt them into rethinking what's possible in their own lives.		While this strategy has dozens more opportunities to work at Haven House, the residents of Cloud Nine Studios are set up for the most effective version of it. Walking along the [[Recovery Pathway]] every time they come home, there is no escaping the [[Lunar Beacon]], which evokes awe not just for its beauty, but also because it's a 12-foot disc that's 20 feet above the ground and seems to reflect light that isn't there—even professional artists and engineers have to take a pause to think about how it was done. When residents eventually discover the link to the video that explains this piece and introduces the artist, and they learn that this otherworldly behemoth that dominates the entire property was made not by some industrial team but by Christine, who lives on a nearby farm full of rescue animals and who probably has a lot more in common with them than they'd have ever guessed, this calculated psychological sneak attack can jolt them into rethinking what's possible in their own lives.

Chris: Text replacement - "Journey Nexus" to "Journey Gallery"

2025-08-12T05:32:01Z

Text replacement - "Journey Nexus" to "Journey Gallery"

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	Objects of great beauty inspire awe—a powerful emotion that we can harness and redirect to empower the awestruck. For example, when residents first move into Haven House, they can't help but notice the beauty everywhere, but will typically be too preoccupied with other thoughts and emotions to focus on it. However, after they settle into their new home and make progress in therapy, some residents will become curious and use the [[Exploratory Gallery]] to learn more about some of the objects that have caught their attention.		Objects of great beauty inspire awe—a powerful emotion that we can harness and redirect to empower the awestruck. For example, when residents first move into Haven House, they can't help but notice the beauty everywhere, but will typically be too preoccupied with other thoughts and emotions to focus on it. However, after they settle into their new home and make progress in therapy, some residents will become curious and use the [[Exploratory Gallery]] to learn more about some of the objects that have caught their attention.

	This is an intentional setup: Haven House is full of objects of such rare and remarkable beauty that it can be surprising that so many of them were made by people with whom residents have a lot in common. This is where the awe is transformed into self-efficacy, because the more the residents can identify with the artists—the closer they both are in background, personality, age, location, i.e., the more the residents think "she's just like me"—the more likely they may be compelled to visualize themselves doing exactly what the artists did. And since what the artists did was amazing, suddenly people struggling with self-efficacy can find themselves visualizing doing something amazing of their own, which can have a profound therapeutic effect. (Read about the [[Journey ~~Nexus~~]] for the most extensive application.)		This is an intentional setup: Haven House is full of objects of such rare and remarkable beauty that it can be surprising that so many of them were made by people with whom residents have a lot in common. This is where the awe is transformed into self-efficacy, because the more the residents can identify with the artists—the closer they both are in background, personality, age, location, i.e., the more the residents think "she's just like me"—the more likely they may be compelled to visualize themselves doing exactly what the artists did. And since what the artists did was amazing, suddenly people struggling with self-efficacy can find themselves visualizing doing something amazing of their own, which can have a profound therapeutic effect. (Read about the [[Journey Gallery]] for the most extensive application.)

	While this strategy has dozens more opportunities to work at Haven House, the residents of Cloud Nine Studios are set up for the most effective version of it. Walking along the [[Recovery Pathway]] every time they come home, there is no escaping the [[Lunar Beacon]], which evokes awe not just for its beauty, but also because it's a 12-foot disc that's 20 feet above the ground and seems to reflect light that isn't there—even professional artists and engineers have to take a pause to think about how it was done. When residents eventually discover the link to the video that explains this piece and introduces the artist, and they learn that this otherworldly behemoth that dominates the entire property was made not by some industrial team but by Christine, who lives on a nearby farm full of rescue animals and who probably has a lot more in common with them than they'd have ever guessed, this calculated psychological sneak attack can jolt them into rethinking what's possible in their own lives.		While this strategy has dozens more opportunities to work at Haven House, the residents of Cloud Nine Studios are set up for the most effective version of it. Walking along the [[Recovery Pathway]] every time they come home, there is no escaping the [[Lunar Beacon]], which evokes awe not just for its beauty, but also because it's a 12-foot disc that's 20 feet above the ground and seems to reflect light that isn't there—even professional artists and engineers have to take a pause to think about how it was done. When residents eventually discover the link to the video that explains this piece and introduces the artist, and they learn that this otherworldly behemoth that dominates the entire property was made not by some industrial team but by Christine, who lives on a nearby farm full of rescue animals and who probably has a lot more in common with them than they'd have ever guessed, this calculated psychological sneak attack can jolt them into rethinking what's possible in their own lives.

Chris: /* Nature */

2025-08-06T09:48:04Z

Nature

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	==Nature==		==Nature==
	Evidence suggests that Mother Nature provides therapeutic benefits for people healing from trauma. Specifically, spending time around natural materials or looking at nature-based imagery can significantly lower cortisol and stress levels as well as reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, especially in women. Nature's calming effects can help individuals regulate their emotions and find a sense of peace, which is particularly beneficial for those with trauma who may experience intense emotions. Thinking about nature can encourage mindfulness, allowing individuals to focus on the present moment and release negative thoughts and emotions. To take advantage of all these benefits to help residents heal, ~~the homes at Lion Canyon~~ have been designed to provide constant exposure to natural elements.		Evidence suggests that Mother Nature provides therapeutic benefits for people healing from trauma. Specifically, spending time around natural materials or looking at nature-based imagery can significantly lower cortisol and stress levels as well as reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, especially in women. Nature's calming effects can help individuals regulate their emotions and find a sense of peace, which is particularly beneficial for those with trauma who may experience intense emotions. Thinking about nature can encourage mindfulness, allowing individuals to focus on the present moment and release negative thoughts and emotions. To take advantage of all these benefits to help residents heal, Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios have been designed to provide constant exposure to natural elements.

	When coming home to Haven House, residents are greeted with magnolia trees and a collection of colorful, fragrant flowers spilling out of the two large planters on either side of the staircase. Beautiful wood from all over the world fills the first room they walk into, taking various forms, all handmade: a solid block of gnarled monkeypod from Thailand that became an art pedestal, a large wall sculpture carved from a slab of acacia from Bali, a bench made from a live edge slab of black walnut from Vermont, three custom art frames handmade from Canadian birdseye maple, six live edge teak shelves, and several turned wood bowls, each made with multiple hardwoods like magnolia, bubinga, African mahogany, and wenge. Throughout the rest of home they'll find wood practically everywhere they look, from the cabinets and the shutters to the solid wood furniture in every room, large windows to let in fresh air and natural light, and artwork made from stone, seashells, driftwood, natural fibers, pressed flowers, and living plants.		When coming home to Haven House, residents are greeted with magnolia trees and a collection of colorful, fragrant flowers spilling out of the two large planters on either side of the staircase. Beautiful wood from all over the world fills the first room they walk into, taking various forms, all handmade: a solid block of gnarled monkeypod from Thailand that became an art pedestal, a large wall sculpture carved from a slab of acacia from Bali, a bench made from a live edge slab of black walnut from Vermont, three custom art frames handmade from Canadian birdseye maple, six live edge teak shelves, and several turned wood bowls, each made with multiple hardwoods like magnolia, bubinga, African mahogany, and wenge. Throughout the rest of home they'll find wood practically everywhere they look, from the cabinets and the shutters to the solid wood furniture in every room, large windows to let in fresh air and natural light, and artwork made from stone, seashells, driftwood, natural fibers, pressed flowers, and living plants.

Chris: Text replacement - "desk/bed" to "desk-bed"

2025-07-29T11:59:21Z

Text replacement - "desk/bed" to "desk-bed"

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:59, 29 July 2025
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	When coming home to Haven House, residents are greeted with magnolia trees and a collection of colorful, fragrant flowers spilling out of the two large planters on either side of the staircase. Beautiful wood from all over the world fills the first room they walk into, taking various forms, all handmade: a solid block of gnarled monkeypod from Thailand that became an art pedestal, a large wall sculpture carved from a slab of acacia from Bali, a bench made from a live edge slab of black walnut from Vermont, three custom art frames handmade from Canadian birdseye maple, six live edge teak shelves, and several turned wood bowls, each made with multiple hardwoods like magnolia, bubinga, African mahogany, and wenge. Throughout the rest of home they'll find wood practically everywhere they look, from the cabinets and the shutters to the solid wood furniture in every room, large windows to let in fresh air and natural light, and artwork made from stone, seashells, driftwood, natural fibers, pressed flowers, and living plants.		When coming home to Haven House, residents are greeted with magnolia trees and a collection of colorful, fragrant flowers spilling out of the two large planters on either side of the staircase. Beautiful wood from all over the world fills the first room they walk into, taking various forms, all handmade: a solid block of gnarled monkeypod from Thailand that became an art pedestal, a large wall sculpture carved from a slab of acacia from Bali, a bench made from a live edge slab of black walnut from Vermont, three custom art frames handmade from Canadian birdseye maple, six live edge teak shelves, and several turned wood bowls, each made with multiple hardwoods like magnolia, bubinga, African mahogany, and wenge. Throughout the rest of home they'll find wood practically everywhere they look, from the cabinets and the shutters to the solid wood furniture in every room, large windows to let in fresh air and natural light, and artwork made from stone, seashells, driftwood, natural fibers, pressed flowers, and living plants.

	Residents coming home to Cloud Nine Studios experience even more natural elements outside as part of the [[Recovery Pathway]], including a running waterfall and the uniquely pleasant sight and aroma of an enormous wall of African jasmine and honeysuckle flowers. Once inside their homes, handmade custom hard maple woodwork is all around, accenting many of areas built for cats: the deep windowsill platforms where cats can lie in the sun, the finished edge of the cat loft, the threshold of the cat door to the litter closet, and the giant catwalk lightrail that wraps around two walls. The kitchen cabinet pulls are made from real driftwood, the convertible desk/beds are made of solid alder, and the huge [[Ideal Self-Portraits\|full-length mirrors]] are made from live edge walnut, where they hang opposite custom art pieces made from dried moss and flowers. Picture and casement windows maximize natural light while minimizing obstruction, and the apartments on the top floor each have two skylights.<!--		Residents coming home to Cloud Nine Studios experience even more natural elements outside as part of the [[Recovery Pathway]], including a running waterfall and the uniquely pleasant sight and aroma of an enormous wall of African jasmine and honeysuckle flowers. Once inside their homes, handmade custom hard maple woodwork is all around, accenting many of areas built for cats: the deep windowsill platforms where cats can lie in the sun, the finished edge of the cat loft, the threshold of the cat door to the litter closet, and the giant catwalk lightrail that wraps around two walls. The kitchen cabinet pulls are made from real driftwood, the convertible desk-beds are made of solid alder, and the huge [[Ideal Self-Portraits\|full-length mirrors]] are made from live edge walnut, where they hang opposite custom art pieces made from dried moss and flowers. Picture and casement windows maximize natural light while minimizing obstruction, and the apartments on the top floor each have two skylights.<!--

	Finally, between Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios, there are also 19 [[Digital Art Displays]], which have access to thousands of photos and paintings of natural scenes; plus, each one is surrounded by a handmade frame made of birdseye maple.-->		Finally, between Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios, there are also 19 [[Digital Art Displays]], which have access to thousands of photos and paintings of natural scenes; plus, each one is surrounded by a handmade frame made of birdseye maple.-->

Chris: Text replacement - "desk-bed" to "desk/bed"

2025-07-29T11:56:33Z

Text replacement - "desk-bed" to "desk/bed"

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	When coming home to Haven House, residents are greeted with magnolia trees and a collection of colorful, fragrant flowers spilling out of the two large planters on either side of the staircase. Beautiful wood from all over the world fills the first room they walk into, taking various forms, all handmade: a solid block of gnarled monkeypod from Thailand that became an art pedestal, a large wall sculpture carved from a slab of acacia from Bali, a bench made from a live edge slab of black walnut from Vermont, three custom art frames handmade from Canadian birdseye maple, six live edge teak shelves, and several turned wood bowls, each made with multiple hardwoods like magnolia, bubinga, African mahogany, and wenge. Throughout the rest of home they'll find wood practically everywhere they look, from the cabinets and the shutters to the solid wood furniture in every room, large windows to let in fresh air and natural light, and artwork made from stone, seashells, driftwood, natural fibers, pressed flowers, and living plants.		When coming home to Haven House, residents are greeted with magnolia trees and a collection of colorful, fragrant flowers spilling out of the two large planters on either side of the staircase. Beautiful wood from all over the world fills the first room they walk into, taking various forms, all handmade: a solid block of gnarled monkeypod from Thailand that became an art pedestal, a large wall sculpture carved from a slab of acacia from Bali, a bench made from a live edge slab of black walnut from Vermont, three custom art frames handmade from Canadian birdseye maple, six live edge teak shelves, and several turned wood bowls, each made with multiple hardwoods like magnolia, bubinga, African mahogany, and wenge. Throughout the rest of home they'll find wood practically everywhere they look, from the cabinets and the shutters to the solid wood furniture in every room, large windows to let in fresh air and natural light, and artwork made from stone, seashells, driftwood, natural fibers, pressed flowers, and living plants.

	Residents coming home to Cloud Nine Studios experience even more natural elements outside as part of the [[Recovery Pathway]], including a running waterfall and the uniquely pleasant sight and aroma of an enormous wall of African jasmine and honeysuckle flowers. Once inside their homes, handmade custom hard maple woodwork is all around, accenting many of areas built for cats: the deep windowsill platforms where cats can lie in the sun, the finished edge of the cat loft, the threshold of the cat door to the litter closet, and the giant catwalk lightrail that wraps around two walls. The kitchen cabinet pulls are made from real driftwood, the convertible desk-beds are made of solid alder, and the huge [[Ideal Self-Portraits\|full-length mirrors]] are made from live edge walnut, where they hang opposite custom art pieces made from dried moss and flowers. Picture and casement windows maximize natural light while minimizing obstruction, and the apartments on the top floor each have two skylights.<!--		Residents coming home to Cloud Nine Studios experience even more natural elements outside as part of the [[Recovery Pathway]], including a running waterfall and the uniquely pleasant sight and aroma of an enormous wall of African jasmine and honeysuckle flowers. Once inside their homes, handmade custom hard maple woodwork is all around, accenting many of areas built for cats: the deep windowsill platforms where cats can lie in the sun, the finished edge of the cat loft, the threshold of the cat door to the litter closet, and the giant catwalk lightrail that wraps around two walls. The kitchen cabinet pulls are made from real driftwood, the convertible desk/beds are made of solid alder, and the huge [[Ideal Self-Portraits\|full-length mirrors]] are made from live edge walnut, where they hang opposite custom art pieces made from dried moss and flowers. Picture and casement windows maximize natural light while minimizing obstruction, and the apartments on the top floor each have two skylights.<!--

	Finally, between Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios, there are also 19 [[Digital Art Displays]], which have access to thousands of photos and paintings of natural scenes; plus, each one is surrounded by a handmade frame made of birdseye maple.-->		Finally, between Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios, there are also 19 [[Digital Art Displays]], which have access to thousands of photos and paintings of natural scenes; plus, each one is surrounded by a handmade frame made of birdseye maple.-->

Chris: /* Using Beauty to Empower */

2025-07-17T13:37:02Z

Using Beauty to Empower

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	While this may sound like an initiative to support the people who made the art and décor items, the primary goal was to help the women who would be living with these objects.		While this may sound like an initiative to support the people who made the art and décor items, the primary goal was to help the women who would be living with these objects.

	Objects of great beauty inspire awe—a powerful emotion that we can harness ~~to work for healing purposes. / that we can~~ redirect to empower the awestruck. For example, when ~~women~~ first move into Haven House, they can't help but notice the beauty everywhere, but will typically be too preoccupied with other thoughts and emotions to ~~think too deeply about~~ it. However, after they settle into their new home and make progress in therapy, some residents will become curious and use the [[Exploratory Gallery]] to learn more about some of the objects that have caught their attention.		Objects of great beauty inspire awe—a powerful emotion that we can harness and redirect to empower the awestruck. For example, when residents first move into Haven House, they can't help but notice the beauty everywhere, but will typically be too preoccupied with other thoughts and emotions to focus on it. However, after they settle into their new home and make progress in therapy, some residents will become curious and use the [[Exploratory Gallery]] to learn more about some of the objects that have caught their attention.

	This is an intentional setup: Haven House is full of objects of such rare and remarkable beauty that it can be surprising that so many of them were made by people with whom residents have a lot in common. This is where the awe is transformed into self-efficacy, because the more the residents can identify with the artists—the closer they both are in background, personality, age, location, i.e., the more the residents think "she's just like me"—the more likely they may be compelled to visualize themselves doing exactly what the artists did. And since what the artists did was amazing, suddenly people struggling with self-efficacy can find themselves visualizing doing something amazing of their own, which can have a profound therapeutic effect. (Read about the [[Journey Nexus]] for the most extensive application.)		This is an intentional setup: Haven House is full of objects of such rare and remarkable beauty that it can be surprising that so many of them were made by people with whom residents have a lot in common. This is where the awe is transformed into self-efficacy, because the more the residents can identify with the artists—the closer they both are in background, personality, age, location, i.e., the more the residents think "she's just like me"—the more likely they may be compelled to visualize themselves doing exactly what the artists did. And since what the artists did was amazing, suddenly people struggling with self-efficacy can find themselves visualizing doing something amazing of their own, which can have a profound therapeutic effect. (Read about the [[Journey Nexus]] for the most extensive application.)

	While this strategy has dozens more opportunities to work at Haven House, the residents of Cloud Nine Studios are set up for the most effective version of it. Walking along the [[Recovery Pathway]] every time they come home, there is no escaping the [[Lunar Beacon]], which evokes awe not just for its beauty, but also because it's a 12-foot disc that's 20 feet above the ground and seems to reflect light that isn't there—even professional artists and engineers have to take a pause to think about how it was done. When residents eventually discover the link to the video that explains this piece and introduces the artist, and they learn that this otherworldly behemoth that dominates the entire property was made not by some industrial team but by Christine, who lives on a nearby farm full of rescue animals and who probably has a lot more in common with them than they'd have ever guessed, this calculated psychological sneak attack can jolt them into rethinking what's possible in their own lives.		While this strategy has dozens more opportunities to work at Haven House, the residents of Cloud Nine Studios are set up for the most effective version of it. Walking along the [[Recovery Pathway]] every time they come home, there is no escaping the [[Lunar Beacon]], which evokes awe not just for its beauty, but also because it's a 12-foot disc that's 20 feet above the ground and seems to reflect light that isn't there—even professional artists and engineers have to take a pause to think about how it was done. When residents eventually discover the link to the video that explains this piece and introduces the artist, and they learn that this otherworldly behemoth that dominates the entire property was made not by some industrial team but by Christine, who lives on a nearby farm full of rescue animals and who probably has a lot more in common with them than they'd have ever guessed, this calculated psychological sneak attack can jolt them into rethinking what's possible in their own lives.

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Surrounded by Beauty

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	Finally, between Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios, there are also 19 [[Digital Art Displays]], which have access to thousands of photos and paintings of natural scenes; plus, each one is surrounded by a handmade frame made of birdseye maple.-->		Finally, between Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios, there are also 19 [[Digital Art Displays]], which have access to thousands of photos and paintings of natural scenes; plus, each one is surrounded by a handmade frame made of birdseye maple.-->

	==~~Surrounded by~~ Beauty==		==Beauty==

	===Using Beauty to Elevate===		===Using Beauty to Elevate===

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Connected to Nature

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	At Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios, the environments have been designed to make their residents feel connected to nature and surrounded by beauty.		At Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios, the environments have been designed to make their residents feel connected to nature and surrounded by beauty.

	==~~Connected to~~ Nature==		==Nature==
	Evidence suggests that Mother Nature provides therapeutic benefits for people healing from trauma. Specifically, spending time around natural materials or looking at nature-based imagery can significantly lower cortisol and stress levels as well as reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, especially in women. Nature's calming effects can help individuals regulate their emotions and find a sense of peace, which is particularly beneficial for those with trauma who may experience intense emotions. Thinking about nature can encourage mindfulness, allowing individuals to focus on the present moment and release negative thoughts and emotions. To take advantage of all these benefits to help residents heal, the homes at Lion Canyon have been designed to provide constant exposure to natural elements.		Evidence suggests that Mother Nature provides therapeutic benefits for people healing from trauma. Specifically, spending time around natural materials or looking at nature-based imagery can significantly lower cortisol and stress levels as well as reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, especially in women. Nature's calming effects can help individuals regulate their emotions and find a sense of peace, which is particularly beneficial for those with trauma who may experience intense emotions. Thinking about nature can encourage mindfulness, allowing individuals to focus on the present moment and release negative thoughts and emotions. To take advantage of all these benefits to help residents heal, the homes at Lion Canyon have been designed to provide constant exposure to natural elements.