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Chris: /* Step 5: Front Door */

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Step 5: Front Door

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	'''Key Moment: Thinking about the Lion (Optional)'''		'''Key Moment: Thinking about the Lion (Optional)'''

	The focal point of the front door is a knocker in the form of a majestic lion, hand-carved by a master sculptor, cast in solid bronze with a custom-antiqued satin nickel patina. This lion is a piece of [[Healing High Art]], albeit one which requires people to learn a lot more about it to fully benefit from it. Residents who have learned more about the lion by ~~explored~~ its [[Artist Connections\|Artist Connection]] will know several details about its background and creator which can evoke positive feelings when they are reminded of them by the sight of the lion.		The focal point of the front door is a knocker in the form of a majestic lion, hand-carved by a master sculptor, cast in solid bronze with a custom-antiqued satin nickel patina. This lion is a piece of [[Healing High Art]], albeit one which requires people to learn a lot more about it to fully benefit from it. Residents who have learned more about the lion by exploring its [[Artist Connections\|Artist Connection]] will know several details about its background and creator which can evoke positive feelings when they are reminded of them by the sight of the lion.

	For example, they can learn: This functional masterpiece was made by Karl Deen Sanders, a wonderful and generous person who dedicated his life to two pursuits: creating art and helping others recover from trauma. Shortly before he died, Karl said that making these door knockers for Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios was the most satisfying project he had ever undertaken, because he had never before dreamed there would be a way he could combine his life's two passions and create artwork that could somehow help women heal from trauma.		For example, they can learn: This functional masterpiece was made by Karl Deen Sanders, a wonderful and generous person who dedicated his life to two pursuits: creating art and helping others recover from trauma. Shortly before he died, Karl said that making these door knockers for Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios was the most satisfying project he had ever undertaken, because he had never before dreamed there would be a way he could combine his life's two passions and create artwork that could somehow help women heal from trauma.

Chris: /* Step 5: Front Door */

2025-08-13T05:48:15Z

Step 5: Front Door

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	'''Key Moment: Thinking about the Lion (Optional)'''		'''Key Moment: Thinking about the Lion (Optional)'''

	The focal point of the front door is a knocker in the form of a majestic lion, hand-carved by a master sculptor, cast in solid bronze with a custom-antiqued satin nickel patina. This lion is a piece of [[Healing High Art]], albeit one which requires people to learn a lot more about it to fully benefit from it. Residents who have explored ~~the~~ [[Artist Connections\|Artist Connection]] ~~to learn more about the lion~~ will know several details about its background and creator which can evoke positive feelings when they are reminded of them by the sight of the lion.		The focal point of the front door is a knocker in the form of a majestic lion, hand-carved by a master sculptor, cast in solid bronze with a custom-antiqued satin nickel patina. This lion is a piece of [[Healing High Art]], albeit one which requires people to learn a lot more about it to fully benefit from it. Residents who have learned more about the lion by explored its [[Artist Connections\|Artist Connection]] will know several details about its background and creator which can evoke positive feelings when they are reminded of them by the sight of the lion.

	For example, they can learn: This functional masterpiece was made by Karl Deen Sanders, a wonderful and generous person who dedicated his life to two pursuits: creating art and helping others recover from trauma. Shortly before he died, Karl said that making these door knockers for Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios was the most satisfying project he had ever undertaken, because he had never before dreamed there would be a way he could combine his life's two passions and create artwork that could somehow help women heal from trauma.		For example, they can learn: This functional masterpiece was made by Karl Deen Sanders, a wonderful and generous person who dedicated his life to two pursuits: creating art and helping others recover from trauma. Shortly before he died, Karl said that making these door knockers for Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios was the most satisfying project he had ever undertaken, because he had never before dreamed there would be a way he could combine his life's two passions and create artwork that could somehow help women heal from trauma.

Chris: /* Step 5: Front Door */

2025-08-13T05:47:03Z

Step 5: Front Door

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	'''Key Moment: Thinking about the Lion (Optional)'''		'''Key Moment: Thinking about the Lion (Optional)'''

	The focal point of the front door is a knocker in the form of a majestic lion, hand-carved by a master sculptor, cast in solid bronze with a custom-antiqued satin nickel patina. This lion is a piece of [[Healing High Art]], albeit one which requires people to learn a lot more about it to fully benefit from it. Residents who have ~~used~~ the [[Artist Connections]] to learn more about the lion will know several details about its background and creator which can evoke positive feelings when they are reminded of them by the sight of the lion.		The focal point of the front door is a knocker in the form of a majestic lion, hand-carved by a master sculptor, cast in solid bronze with a custom-antiqued satin nickel patina. This lion is a piece of [[Healing High Art]], albeit one which requires people to learn a lot more about it to fully benefit from it. Residents who have explored the [[Artist Connections\|Artist Connection]] to learn more about the lion will know several details about its background and creator which can evoke positive feelings when they are reminded of them by the sight of the lion.

	For example, they can learn: This functional masterpiece was made by Karl Deen Sanders, a wonderful and generous person who dedicated his life to two pursuits: creating art and helping others recover from trauma. Shortly before he died, Karl said that making these door knockers for Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios was the most satisfying project he had ever undertaken, because he had never before dreamed there would be a way he could combine his life's two passions and create artwork that could somehow help women heal from trauma.		For example, they can learn: This functional masterpiece was made by Karl Deen Sanders, a wonderful and generous person who dedicated his life to two pursuits: creating art and helping others recover from trauma. Shortly before he died, Karl said that making these door knockers for Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios was the most satisfying project he had ever undertaken, because he had never before dreamed there would be a way he could combine his life's two passions and create artwork that could somehow help women heal from trauma.

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

2025-08-13T05:35:10Z

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

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	'''Key Moment: Thinking about the Lion (Optional)'''		'''Key Moment: Thinking about the Lion (Optional)'''

	The focal point of the front door is a knocker in the form of a majestic lion, hand-carved by a master sculptor, cast in solid bronze with a custom-antiqued satin nickel patina. This lion is a piece of [[Healing High Art]], albeit one which requires people to learn a lot more about it to fully benefit from it. Residents who have used the [[~~Exploratory Gallery~~]] to learn more about the lion will know several details about its background and creator which can evoke positive feelings when they are reminded of them by the sight of the lion.		The focal point of the front door is a knocker in the form of a majestic lion, hand-carved by a master sculptor, cast in solid bronze with a custom-antiqued satin nickel patina. This lion is a piece of [[Healing High Art]], albeit one which requires people to learn a lot more about it to fully benefit from it. Residents who have used the [[Artist Connections]] to learn more about the lion will know several details about its background and creator which can evoke positive feelings when they are reminded of them by the sight of the lion.

	For example, they can learn: This functional masterpiece was made by Karl Deen Sanders, a wonderful and generous person who dedicated his life to two pursuits: creating art and helping others recover from trauma. Shortly before he died, Karl said that making these door knockers for Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios was the most satisfying project he had ever undertaken, because he had never before dreamed there would be a way he could combine his life's two passions and create artwork that could somehow help women heal from trauma.		For example, they can learn: This functional masterpiece was made by Karl Deen Sanders, a wonderful and generous person who dedicated his life to two pursuits: creating art and helping others recover from trauma. Shortly before he died, Karl said that making these door knockers for Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios was the most satisfying project he had ever undertaken, because he had never before dreamed there would be a way he could combine his life's two passions and create artwork that could somehow help women heal from trauma.
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	Vanessa also proudly recalls how Karl had never made a satin nickel patina for bronze before this project, and was terrified he would ruin many pieces trying to figure out a way to do it; however, he forged ahead and created a reliable process that opened up an exciting new avenue for his sculptures. She also tells how, in honor of this project and Karl's own contributions in this area, she is working to popularize this lion as a symbol of trauma recovery, with proceeds from sales of door knockers going to fund organizations that help women recover from trauma.		Vanessa also proudly recalls how Karl had never made a satin nickel patina for bronze before this project, and was terrified he would ruin many pieces trying to figure out a way to do it; however, he forged ahead and created a reliable process that opened up an exciting new avenue for his sculptures. She also tells how, in honor of this project and Karl's own contributions in this area, she is working to popularize this lion as a symbol of trauma recovery, with proceeds from sales of door knockers going to fund organizations that help women recover from trauma.

	This last detail is one of the most poignant, but there are a wealth of positive thoughts and feelings that can be recalled by any resident who has learned about the door knocker through the [[~~Exploratory Gallery~~]] each time they see it when coming home.		This last detail is one of the most poignant, but there are a wealth of positive thoughts and feelings that can be recalled by any resident who has learned about the door knocker through the [[Artist Connections]] each time they see it when coming home.

	'''Key Moment: Seeing a Cat Through the Front Window (Optional)'''		'''Key Moment: Seeing a Cat Through the Front Window (Optional)'''

Chris: /* Step 5: Front Door */

2025-08-06T09:51:10Z

Step 5: Front Door

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	For this project, we wanted to make the homes feel special as well as more secure, and we also wanted to expose their residents to beautiful works of art even before they entered. To achieve all three goals, we decided to add a sculptural protective ward. Although such items lack any practical function, they have been making people feel safer for thousands of years. We focused on designs popular in medieval Europe in order to coordinate with the keystones and crossheads to give the residents another subconscious reason to view their home somewhat like a castle.		For this project, we wanted to make the homes feel special as well as more secure, and we also wanted to expose their residents to beautiful works of art even before they entered. To achieve all three goals, we decided to add a sculptural protective ward. Although such items lack any practical function, they have been making people feel safer for thousands of years. We focused on designs popular in medieval Europe in order to coordinate with the keystones and crossheads to give the residents another subconscious reason to view their home somewhat like a castle.

	A lion was the natural choice among the classic forms used as wards. <!--After all, Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios are collectively referred to as Lion Canyon: "Canyon" for their geographical position at the bottom of a quiet gorge, and "Lion" because these facilities were both built in service to cats and women. (Lion prides are matriarchal societies built around and run by lionesses who help and form strong bonds with each other.)-->After all, these facilities were both built in service to cats ~~and women~~, and lion prides are matriarchal societies built around and run by lionesses who help and form strong bonds with each other.		A lion was the natural choice among the classic forms used as wards. <!--After all, Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios are collectively referred to as Lion Canyon: "Canyon" for their geographical position at the bottom of a quiet gorge, and "Lion" because these facilities were both built in service to cats and women. (Lion prides are matriarchal societies built around and run by lionesses who help and form strong bonds with each other.)-->After all, these facilities were both built in service to women and cats, and lion prides are matriarchal societies built around and run by lionesses who help and form strong bonds with each other.

	As Karl's widow Vanessa, herself a survivor of extreme trauma, explains in the video, the full-maned lion in the knocker adds a subtle touch of masculine protective energy, which can still be welcomed by people who don't want any human men around. Within a feline society, defending territory is a role males would fulfill for the pride—and one of the only roles at that, since the lionesses handle most everything else—in part because the manes that help them seem larger and more intimidating also make it incredibly difficult to hunt. She sees this as a great reminder that bigger is not always better, and that sexual dimorphism means that males and females are different, but not that either are inherently better than the other.		As Karl's widow Vanessa, herself a survivor of extreme trauma, explains in the video, the full-maned lion in the knocker adds a subtle touch of masculine protective energy, which can still be welcomed by people who don't want any human men around. Within a feline society, defending territory is a role males would fulfill for the pride—and one of the only roles at that, since the lionesses handle most everything else—in part because the manes that help them seem larger and more intimidating also make it incredibly difficult to hunt. She sees this as a great reminder that bigger is not always better, and that sexual dimorphism means that males and females are different, but not that either are inherently better than the other.

Chris: /* Step 5: Front Door */

2025-08-06T09:50:24Z

Step 5: Front Door

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	For this project, we wanted to make the homes feel special as well as more secure, and we also wanted to expose their residents to beautiful works of art even before they entered. To achieve all three goals, we decided to add a sculptural protective ward. Although such items lack any practical function, they have been making people feel safer for thousands of years. We focused on designs popular in medieval Europe in order to coordinate with the keystones and crossheads to give the residents another subconscious reason to view their home somewhat like a castle.		For this project, we wanted to make the homes feel special as well as more secure, and we also wanted to expose their residents to beautiful works of art even before they entered. To achieve all three goals, we decided to add a sculptural protective ward. Although such items lack any practical function, they have been making people feel safer for thousands of years. We focused on designs popular in medieval Europe in order to coordinate with the keystones and crossheads to give the residents another subconscious reason to view their home somewhat like a castle.

	A lion was the natural choice among the classic forms used as wards. After all, Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios are collectively referred to as Lion Canyon: "Canyon" for their geographical position at the bottom of a quiet gorge, and "Lion" because these facilities were both built in service to cats and women. (Lion prides are matriarchal societies built around and run by lionesses who help and form strong bonds with each other.)		A lion was the natural choice among the classic forms used as wards. <!--After all, Haven House and Cloud Nine Studios are collectively referred to as Lion Canyon: "Canyon" for their geographical position at the bottom of a quiet gorge, and "Lion" because these facilities were both built in service to cats and women. (Lion prides are matriarchal societies built around and run by lionesses who help and form strong bonds with each other.)-->After all, these facilities were both built in service to cats and women, and lion prides are matriarchal societies built around and run by lionesses who help and form strong bonds with each other.

	As Karl's widow Vanessa, herself a survivor of extreme trauma, explains in the video, the full-maned lion in the knocker adds a subtle touch of masculine protective energy, which can still be welcomed by people who don't want any human men around. Within a feline society, defending territory is a role males would fulfill for the pride—and one of the only roles at that, since the lionesses handle most everything else—in part because the manes that help them seem larger and more intimidating also make it incredibly difficult to hunt. She sees this as a great reminder that bigger is not always better, and that sexual dimorphism means that males and females are different, but not that either are inherently better than the other.		As Karl's widow Vanessa, herself a survivor of extreme trauma, explains in the video, the full-maned lion in the knocker adds a subtle touch of masculine protective energy, which can still be welcomed by people who don't want any human men around. Within a feline society, defending territory is a role males would fulfill for the pride—and one of the only roles at that, since the lionesses handle most everything else—in part because the manes that help them seem larger and more intimidating also make it incredibly difficult to hunt. She sees this as a great reminder that bigger is not always better, and that sexual dimorphism means that males and females are different, but not that either are inherently better than the other.

Chris: /* Step 2: Winding Path */

2025-08-05T08:46:33Z

Step 2: Winding Path

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	While everything up until this point will affect any who walk the path, even visitors, all residents will know—because it is explained during orientation—that the Lunar Beacon is not just a piece of art, but a functional device that is designed to reunite families that have been torn apart by tragedy, symbolically linking people to lost loved ones via reflected moonlight and eventually helping to guide them back home. The knowledge that a piece created with such intentions and value for life is a permanent part of their home can have a halo effect that makes them feel better about where they live.		While everything up until this point will affect any who walk the path, even visitors, all residents will know—because it is explained during orientation—that the Lunar Beacon is not just a piece of art, but a functional device that is designed to reunite families that have been torn apart by tragedy, symbolically linking people to lost loved ones via reflected moonlight and eventually helping to guide them back home. The knowledge that a piece created with such intentions and value for life is a permanent part of their home can have a halo effect that makes them feel better about where they live.

	For residents with cats, the Beacon may elicit even deeper reactions. It may remind them of the three tiny Lunar Beacons in their own home that are mounted in the spaces built specifically for cats: the [[Cat Loft\|cat loft]], [[Litter Closet\|litter closet]], and [[Bowl Basin\|bowl basin]], which, in turn, reminds them that ~~not only do~~ they live in a place built to take care of their loved ~~one(s)~~.		For residents with cats, the Beacon may elicit even deeper reactions. It may remind them of the three tiny Lunar Beacons in their own home that are mounted in the spaces built specifically for cats: the [[Cat Loft\|cat loft]], [[Litter Closet\|litter closet]], and [[Bowl Basin\|bowl basin]], which, in turn, reminds them that they live in a place built to take care of not just themselves, but also their loved ones.

	Thinking about the practical function of the Beacon can also make people feel more seen, appreciated, and connected, because while they may love their pet, it can feel lonely and isolating if they feel they are the only one who cares, especially if others in their life do not [[Attitudes Toward Animals\|love animals]] like they do. However, the Beacon is overwhelming evidence that at least one person out in the world respects and values their relationship with their pet—even if he hasn't even met the animal—so much so that he built an absurdly large contraption just in case it might help them find their way back should they ever get lost.		Thinking about the practical function of the Beacon can also make people feel more seen, appreciated, and connected, because while they may love their pet, it can feel lonely and isolating if they feel they are the only one who cares, especially if others in their life do not [[Attitudes Toward Animals\|love animals]] like they do. However, the Beacon is overwhelming evidence that at least one person out in the world respects and values their relationship with their pet—even if he hasn't even met the animal—so much so that he built an absurdly large contraption just in case it might help them find their way back should they ever get lost.

Chris: /* Step 2: Winding Path */

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Step 2: Winding Path

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	'''Key Moment: Thinking about the Lunar Beacon'''		'''Key Moment: Thinking about the Lunar Beacon'''

	While everything up until this point will affect any who walk the path, even visitors, all residents will know—because it is explained during orientation—that the Lunar Beacon is not just a piece of art, but a functional device that is designed to reunite families that have been torn apart by tragedy, symbolically linking people to lost loved ones via reflected moonlight and eventually helping to guide them back home. The knowledge that a piece created with such ~~good~~ intentions and value for life is a permanent part of their home can have a halo effect that makes them feel better about where they live.		While everything up until this point will affect any who walk the path, even visitors, all residents will know—because it is explained during orientation—that the Lunar Beacon is not just a piece of art, but a functional device that is designed to reunite families that have been torn apart by tragedy, symbolically linking people to lost loved ones via reflected moonlight and eventually helping to guide them back home. The knowledge that a piece created with such intentions and value for life is a permanent part of their home can have a halo effect that makes them feel better about where they live.

	For residents with cats, the Beacon may elicit even deeper reactions. It may remind them of the three tiny Lunar Beacons in their own home that are mounted in the spaces built specifically for cats: the [[Cat Loft\|cat loft]], [[Litter Closet\|litter closet]], and [[Bowl Basin\|bowl basin]], which, in turn, reminds them that not only do they live in a place built to take care of their loved one(s).		For residents with cats, the Beacon may elicit even deeper reactions. It may remind them of the three tiny Lunar Beacons in their own home that are mounted in the spaces built specifically for cats: the [[Cat Loft\|cat loft]], [[Litter Closet\|litter closet]], and [[Bowl Basin\|bowl basin]], which, in turn, reminds them that not only do they live in a place built to take care of their loved one(s).

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	Without any place they feel safe, people feel lost and exposed. Out of control and belonging nowhere. Worthless. Helpless. Hopeless. Worse still, they exist in a constant state fight-or-flight, a stress response which causes serious harm to both mental and physical health and makes it next to impossible to genuinely participate in therapy, let alone make any meaningful progress.		Without any place they feel safe, people feel lost and exposed. Out of control and belonging nowhere. Worthless. Helpless. Hopeless. Worse still, they exist in a constant state fight-or-flight, a stress response which causes serious harm to both mental and physical health and makes it next to impossible to genuinely participate in therapy, let alone make any meaningful progress.

	In the most ambitious experiment in this project, the ~~Recovery~~ Pathway, we have set out to tackle one of the most stubbornly therapy-resistant obstacles to healing for survivors of extreme trauma, and moreover to do so using environmental design. We posit that some of these survivors can have their sense of home and security restored by doing nothing more than walking home regularly along the path that leads to Cloud Nine Studios.		In the most ambitious experiment in this project, the Restorative Pathway, we have set out to tackle one of the most stubbornly therapy-resistant obstacles to healing for survivors of extreme trauma, and moreover to do so using environmental design. We posit that some of these survivors can have their sense of home and security restored by doing nothing more than walking home regularly along the path that leads to Cloud Nine Studios.

	===The Steps to Recovery===		===The Steps to Recovery===
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	Residents who have cats may come home to the sight of their feline companions greeting them at their front window, which were designed especially for this with extra-deep windowsills at an ideal height for cats. The chances of this are greatly heightened for residents who come home at fairly consistent times and give attention or treats to their pets upon entry, as cats have uncannily accurate internal clocks and will quickly learn to anticipate such rewards.		Residents who have cats may come home to the sight of their feline companions greeting them at their front window, which were designed especially for this with extra-deep windowsills at an ideal height for cats. The chances of this are greatly heightened for residents who come home at fairly consistent times and give attention or treats to their pets upon entry, as cats have uncannily accurate internal clocks and will quickly learn to anticipate such rewards.

	[[Attitudes Toward Animals\|Attitudes toward animals]] vary widely between individuals, but for those with deeply personal connections to their pets, a friendly cat consistently greeting them at the front window could be such a delightfully positive experience that the rush of oxytocin could outperform all the other steps of the ~~Recovery~~ Pathway experience.		[[Attitudes Toward Animals\|Attitudes toward animals]] vary widely between individuals, but for those with deeply personal connections to their pets, a friendly cat consistently greeting them at the front window could be such a delightfully positive experience that the rush of oxytocin could outperform all the other steps of the Restorative Pathway experience.

	'''Key Moment: Going Through the Front Door'''		'''Key Moment: Going Through the Front Door'''
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	Also, people who have experienced significant trauma can feel a spike of stress whenever entering their home, worrying whether they locked the door, or if someone else has opened it, etc. The electronic lock attempts to alleviate anxiety by removing any worries: if the door is closed, it's locked. Furthermore, if any anxieties remain, residents can use an app to review security logs to make sure the door has not been opened since they were last home.		Also, people who have experienced significant trauma can feel a spike of stress whenever entering their home, worrying whether they locked the door, or if someone else has opened it, etc. The electronic lock attempts to alleviate anxiety by removing any worries: if the door is closed, it's locked. Furthermore, if any anxieties remain, residents can use an app to review security logs to make sure the door has not been opened since they were last home.

	As they open the door, with the scent of the flowers outside still in their nostrils, the first thing residents see is the moss-and-flower artwork on the wall ahead of them, one final visual cue to associate the positive memory experience with the act of coming home. As the door automatically locks securely behind them, thus ends the ~~Recovery~~ Pathway process, closing the respondent conditioning loop that can eventually help restore someone's sense of home by forming a series of positive associations over time through repetition.		As they open the door, with the scent of the flowers outside still in their nostrils, the first thing residents see is the moss-and-flower artwork on the wall ahead of them, one final visual cue to associate the positive memory experience with the act of coming home. As the door automatically locks securely behind them, thus ends the Restorative Pathway process, closing the respondent conditioning loop that can eventually help restore someone's sense of home by forming a series of positive associations over time through repetition.

	===Generalizing the Process===		===Generalizing the Process===
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	As long as these guidelines are followed and the basic steps executed well enough to achieve similar psychological effects, it stands to reason that outcomes would be similar to varying degrees, depending on the severity of trauma.		As long as these guidelines are followed and the basic steps executed well enough to achieve similar psychological effects, it stands to reason that outcomes would be similar to varying degrees, depending on the severity of trauma.

	The ~~Recovery~~ Pathway at Cloud Nine Studios follows a maximalist strategy, designed for extremely the demanding conditions of women recovering from severe trauma while living alone; however similar measures would certainly provide benefits to most people in other circumstances.		The Restorative Pathway at Cloud Nine Studios follows a maximalist strategy, designed for extremely the demanding conditions of women recovering from severe trauma while living alone; however similar measures would certainly provide benefits to most people in other circumstances.

	For example, at [[Haven House]], even with a comparatively short entry path, several key elements from the ~~Recovery~~ Pathway were used, such as a gently curved path, castle-like architectural features, sensory input from nature including a unique floral scent from live flowers, and a front door with all the same fittings as those at Cloud Nine Studios, only with an even bigger lion. However, this use case is dramatically different. Here, the order of operations cannot be controlled as tightly. The entry experience extends beyond the front door—which is most often opened by someone else—and into the foyer and common areas immediately inside the home, where several of the intermediate steps of the process can happen simultaneously. However, the largest difference by far comes from living with others.		For example, at [[Haven House]], even with a comparatively short entry path, several key elements from the Restorative Pathway were used, such as a gently curved path, castle-like architectural features, sensory input from nature including a unique floral scent from live flowers, and a front door with all the same fittings as those at Cloud Nine Studios, only with an even bigger lion. However, this use case is dramatically different. Here, the order of operations cannot be controlled as tightly. The entry experience extends beyond the front door—which is most often opened by someone else—and into the foyer and common areas immediately inside the home, where several of the intermediate steps of the process can happen simultaneously. However, the largest difference by far comes from living with others.

	A challenge at Cloud Nine was to create a process by which women can come home alone and feel safe, even at night. At Haven House, most of the travel is done during the day in groups and the house is never empty. Since all the practical safety concerns are well taken care of, in a group living situation like this, how the women feel about their housemates is the top factor affecting their sense of safety at home. After all, coming home to a house full of people someone gets along with is an incredibly therapeutic experience in and of itself; however, living in an environment with people with whom they have constant conflict triggers a stress response. Here, certain fundamental neurochemical objectives, like releasing oxytocin and especially lowering stress hormone levels, are primarily a function of the group dynamic.		A challenge at Cloud Nine was to create a process by which women can come home alone and feel safe, even at night. At Haven House, most of the travel is done during the day in groups and the house is never empty. Since all the practical safety concerns are well taken care of, in a group living situation like this, how the women feel about their housemates is the top factor affecting their sense of safety at home. After all, coming home to a house full of people someone gets along with is an incredibly therapeutic experience in and of itself; however, living in an environment with people with whom they have constant conflict triggers a stress response. Here, certain fundamental neurochemical objectives, like releasing oxytocin and especially lowering stress hormone levels, are primarily a function of the group dynamic.