Research papers
We believe that scientific study has an important role in accounting for the long-term benefits of the Hoffman Process. The studies below show the positive effect of the Process on depression, anger, stress and anxiety.
Research Confirms Benefits
In 2003 researchers from the University of California completed the
three year grant research study that confirms the efficacy and lasting
benefits of the Hoffman Process. The study demonstrated lasting
significant increases in emotional intelligence, forgiveness, spirituality and vitality, accompanied by lasting significant decreases in anger, anxiety and depression.
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This study was conducted by two noted researchers, Professors Michael
R. Levenson and Carolyn M. Aldwin. It appears in the Nov/Dec 2006 issue
of the Scientific Peer Review Journal: Explore, The Journal of Science and Healing.
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"This unique course has a hugely impressive record
for helping individuals achieve lasting emotional growth. Nothing else
comes close."
Oliver James, clinical psychologist, author 'Affluenza'
The Windhausen Study
A study of the Hoffman Process, and probably the most significant
long-term study to date was written as the dissertation of the
German psychologist Christiane Windhausen, at the Wilhelms-University
Muenster in Westphalia. Mrs Windhausen studied theology before
graduating in psychology at the above university. Her dissertation is
based on studies carried out with 65 randomly selected clients, all of
whom completed the Process in its present form during 1994
and 1995.
The Windhausen Study on The Hoffman Process
The Caldwell Report
A comprehensive scientific research study on the Process
conducted by Alex B. Caldwell, Ph.D. and Curtis S Hileman, Ph.D. on 58
participants of the Process from 1983 to 1985. Although it should be
noted that from 1967 to 1986 the format of the Process was somewhat
different than it is today (two 3-hour sessions per week for 13 weeks
[i.e., twenty-six 3-hour sessions] versus the present 7-day residential
intensive), the overall structure and content of the Process during
those earlier years was essentially similar to what is offered today.
In fact, the Hoffman Process has been refined and improved
in many ways since the Caldwell Report was conducted.
Caldwell Report on The Hoffman Process
The Candate Report
In 1991 another study involving 31 individuals was conducted by
Alison Candate, M.F.C.C. (intern). Rather than measuring personal
change Ms Candate's research survey was directed at clients' self
reported perceptions of change and value. The Candate Study
statistically reflects the responses and reactions people have to
participating in the Hoffman Process.
The Candate Report on The Hoffman Process
What next?
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