Hoffman Newsletter - UK
How to survive and thrive... February News 2013 |
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" First I was afraid, I was petrified..."
Sometimes the idea of having to do something different can mean that we remain stuck in our old ways. It's more comfortable that way and maybe no one will notice. But every so often we do need to be challenged and try something new. So, harnessing our Hoffman spirit, we have decided to practise what we preach and try something new. 'Courage, mon brave....'
This year we are launching a series of 1-day Survival Workshops. "At last," we hear you cry "What took you so long?"
So, for all of you with teenage children, we are going to hold our first "How to Survive being a Teenager" workshop in the Easter holidays. We interviewed our own children (once we could get their eyes off a screen) and have created a very experiential and informative workshop for 14-19 year olds. Now all we have to do is 'invite' them to come along...
In response to several requests, we have also designed some 1- day Parenting Workshops, "How to survive being a Parent" for those of you who are planning a family or with children who haven't yet made it to the teenage years. Read more about these workshops below and on our website. Numbers are limited, so best to book your places fast.
Our inspiring Graduate story this month is about our Hoffman Supervising teacher and therapist, Eliza Meredith, and how she survived a belated Gap year and made some interesting changes to her life.
Thank you for giving us your feedback, and we hope that you can use the next few months, to introduce more Hoffman opportunities to you and your family.
The Hoffman Team
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Hoffman Teacher Spotlight - with Eliza Meredith Back to Top
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Eliza Meredith
Supervising Hoffman Teacher
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From Therapy to Therapist
"Back in 2000 I was the mother of two teenage children, feeling, as many do in their early 40's, a lack of meaningful achievement, a sense of time running out, and a burning question...who am I?
On the surface my life looked good. But the truth was that I was struggling to identify who I really was underneath the role of daughter, wife and mother. My spiritual life had no form and little content. I could see that my working life had been a series of random, opportunistic and luckily, interesting jobs, primarily chosen to fit around the care of my children.
I'd been in therapy for some years dealing with childhood trauma, including the death of my father when I was five and, while I'd made progress, little in my behaviour had fundamentally shifted. A good friend had returned from the Hoffman Process, sparkly-eyed, energetic and focused, and most importantly, more 'herself'. The prospect of eight days of continuous exploration, as opposed to one hour psychotherapy sessions, ending with my having to collect the kids from school or whatever, had huge appeal...." Read more...
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| New Workshops for a New Year Back to Top |
 How to survive being a Parent
Being a parent can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences a person can have. It can also offer a whole host of unforeseen challenges that can leave parents feeling confused or frustrated as to whether their parenting approach is 'the right one'.
To help support parents, Hoffman have designed a 1-day Parenting Workshop that aims to reassure and enhance peoples parenting skills. The workshop draws on a range of established teachings including using the 'tried and tested' Hoffman tools to support you as a parent and also offers tips to adapt the Hoffman tools to use with your children. The workshops are a mixture of educational and interactive experiences and are Open to All. There is no need to have completed the Hoffman Process to attend.
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 9.30-5.30pm (9.00am for refreshments)
Cost: £99 per person (£150 per couple)Venue: Thistle City Barbican, London EC1V 8DS
Nearest Tube/Mainline Stations: Barbican, Angel and Old StreetCan't make this date: Next one is Saturday 1st June Book this workshop online
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 How to survive being a Teenager
Being a teenager can be a very confusing and challenging time. One moment they can feel on top of the world and the next it's all doom and gloom and "No one understands me!" Let's face it; we've all been there!
To support teenagers (and their parents!) in this phase of their lives, Hoffman have designed a 1-day workshop that aims to offer teens a 'toolbox for life', a range of transferable skills that will assist them to navigate the transition into adult life more smoothly. The workshop draws on a range of established teachings including the Hoffman tools to support them with the challenges this phase of life can bring.
The focus is on fun learning through experiential activities. Whether it's a teenager facing problems at school, in their friendships, with parents, personal relationships, identity or self esteem issues - this workshop has something to offer. The workshop is for 14-19 year olds.
Cost: £45 per person or £70 for 2
Venue: Paddington Arts, London W9 2BE
Nearest Tube: Westbourne Park
Times: 10.00am - 4.30pm - Please bring lunch
Book this workshop online
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| Hoffman Reconnection Day - Saturday 2nd February Back to Top |
There's still time to book your place and reconnect with some of the Hoffman tools and techniques then this is a great way to refresh your Process, rekindle your vision and clarify your direction as well as connect with other Hoffman graduates and teachers old and new.
Come along and laugh, smile, have fun and wend your way home full of insights, inspiring visions, joy and light...
Date: Saturday 2nd February
Time: 10.00am - 5.30pm (arrive from 9.30am for refreshments)
Cost: £85 per person
Venue: The Art Workers Guild, Bloomsbury, London WC1 3AT
Can't make this date: Next one is Saturday 27th April Book this event online
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How to find out more about the Process Back to Top
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Hoffman Introduction Days
Saturday 9th February & Saturday 11th May
If you'd like to find out more about the Process and get a flavour of the tools and techniques, then come and join us and see if this could be perfect for you. It is also a great 'stand alone' workshop for curious people who wish to learn more about what the Hoffman Process offers without commiting to the course themselves.
This can be especially useful for partners/family members of people who have completed the Process. It allows them to find out and understand what their loved ones have experienced. More info & Book online
Join our monthly Information Phone-In and find out whether the Process is right for you. They are always lively with callers' questions, Hoffman teachers and previous Process participants. Call from anywhere in the world, (local rate). 7.30pm - 8.30pm GMT.
Can't make this date? Next call is Tuesday 12th March - 7.30pm - 8.30pm
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| Information Evenings - Want to find out more? Back to Top | 
A great opportunity to meet the Hoffman teachers and Process participants, ask questions, hear people's experiences and decide if the Process is right for you now, or in the future. From 7.30pm - 9.30pm they're free and there's no need to book.
Next Information Evening Dates:
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Workshops for Everyone - Refuel your Relationships Back to Top
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 We are delighted to announce the next Hoffman Relationship workshops. The perfect opportunity to revitalise your relationship with each day full of powerful tools and experiences that can support good communication, deepen connection and make intimacy blossom in your lives. Open to all, whether you have done the Process or not.
Singles Workshop: - Saturday 13th April
Cost: £150 per person
"I wanted to thank you again for the super Singles Workshop in April..! Since the workshop I have met the loveliest man. Whilst I don't know how things will go in the long run, I am very hopeful that we might actually continue to have a marvellous long-term and loving relationship." Ann
Couples Workshop: - Saturday 16th March
Time: 9.30am - 5.30pm at The Art Workers Guild, Bloomsbury, London
Cost: £300 per couple
"The relationship workshop allowed my husband and I to take a quantum leap forward in our relationship; far more than conventional couples counselling. Five months on, this is still true!" Caroline
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| Support Call - Happiness - Wednesday 13th February Back to Top |
This month's Support Call on Wednesday 9th January, 7.30pm - 8.45pm is focused on Happiness and is led by Supervising Hoffman teacher, Matthew Pruen.
It's often said that we have an internal 'happiness setting' based on our childhood experiences. Even a piece of wonderful news is likely to cause only a temporary spike in our level of happiness, which sooner or later will settle back to where it was before. On this call you can identify any persistent patterns or vicious circles which still affect your happiness and find exit strategies and tools to help you step into greater joy in your life.
Led by Supervising Hoffman teacher Matthew Pruen, these calls are ideal when you finish your post Process Support Groups and want to reconnect to the Process tools. We also welcome Hoffman graduates who've been 'out of the loop' and want a fresh perspective. In short - if you've done the Process - wherever you live - this one's for you..!
Click for more information and to book
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| Process Dates Back to Top |
February 15th - 22nd, Florence House, East Sussex
March 8th - 15th, Florence House, East Sussex
March 29th - April 5th, Florence House, East Sussex
April 19th - 26th, Florence House, East Sussex
For full listings of UK Process dates, visit our website. More Process Dates...
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| Making Relationships Work - with Donna Lancaster & Matthew Pruen Back to Top |
Making Relationships Work...
A 2 day relationship workshop for individuals and couples
Building and extending on the 1 day Hoffman Relationship Workshops, Supervising Hoffman Teachers, Donna Lancaster and Matthew Pruen have put together their own in depth 2 day workshop called simply 'Making Relationships Work'.
For more information or to book a place, click here
Please note: This is not a Hoffman event so all enquiries to Donna or Matthew directly please.
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| Tracing & Healing Family Patterns - Constellations Friday 1st February Back to Top |
Constellations is a wonderfully effective way of mapping the patterns that run through family generations to find lasting healing resolutions.
Date: Friday 1st February
Date: Friday 28th June
Date: Friday 13th September
Time: 9.00am for 9.30am - 5.30pm
Cost: £120 per person
Click for more information and to book
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Closure Dates - Hoffman Graduates Only Back to Top
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Closure is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the Process and nurture yourself.
Teachers: Donna, Gabi & Robert
Thursday, 14th March: Florence House, East Sussex Teachers: Tim, Gabi & Matthew Thursday, 4th April: Florence House, East Sussex Teachers: Mairi, Robert & Simon
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New Self Support Group - Stay connected in your area Back to Top
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Lorna Clarke - new Self Support Group and would love to hear from other grads in the Bristol area.
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'Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.' Maria Robinson
We hope that you've found something in this months Newsletter to inspire you and enable you to share your Hoffman experience with those around you. We love to hear your comments and feedback, and look forward to seeing you again at one of our events.
"A Pinch and a Punch for the first day of the month... "
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Warm Wishes
The Hoffman Team
Hoffman Institute UK |
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