Hoffman UK newsletter | December 2024

In memory of Hoffman facilitator and coach Matthew Pruen

We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to connect, support and hold space for one another through the illness and loss of our beloved colleague Matthew Pruen.


Many of you worked with Matthew at our relationship workshops, in his capacity as a coach or attended his webinars during lockdown, and we've been overwhelmed by the messages of love and support flooding in.


We've been asked for suggestions to honour Matthew and we know that you will each find ways to do this privately, emotionally, physically and spiritually. One suggestion might be to light a candle, find a quiet space and read or listen to these gorgeous words from Donna Ashworth.


For those asking about donations, Matthew’s chosen charity was Medical Aid Palestinemap.org.uk


We are in touch with Matthew's wife Emma, and will be keeping our connection with their venue, the French Retreat alive, in honour of Matthew's legacy and in support of his family. We hope you will support that too, by considering a visit if you can: www.retreat.fr


Matthew's work was always grounded in love - and that will continue to endure in the abundance of love he leaves behind. 


Sharing gratitude and warm memories with you all,


Serena and the Hoffman team xxx

In the press: Writer Caroline Phillips talks Hoffman in You Magazine

To read the interview, click here

'I sit in solitude in Broughton Sanctuary’s family chapel, experiencing a rare and blissful peace: feeling love, loving and loveable. The incessant chatter in my mind turned to ‘off’. The Process has helped me meet my mind, body, spirit and emotional self; and find sanctuary, inner guidance and self-belief...



I’ve tried many therapies and the Hoffman Process is a bona fide one; a brand to be trusted. I leave with a box of tools. There’s no magic wand inside. Just techniques and a lot of work to do to continue to break a lifetime of patterns. Ways to approach my emotional autobiography, identify where my behaviours and beliefs originate plus several cathartic exercises (writing, meditation, walking and dance) to enable me to let go of negative impacts and connect to the positive. In short, tools for forgiving my past, healing my present and transforming my future...


Since my return home, something has changed fundamentally. I’ve forgiven my parents and experience their positive legacy. A week later, I visit my father to tell him how much I love him. I’ve said it before and often; but a particular Process way of delivering the message is suggested — I’m not going to spoil the surprise by telling you —and he really seems to hear me, perhaps for the first time. Additionally, I haven’t been thinking or talking unkindly about my body, releasing myself from decades of body dysmorphia. And chums say I’ve become more vital and patient. I love to laugh and am trying not to take myself or life too seriously, and not to be so hard on myself...'


To read Caroline's Process Story in full on our website, click here 

To read the published edit in in You Magazineclick here

If you've read Carolines's story and have questions about the Process, we'd be really happy to answer them.

For ways to get in touch, click here

Introduction Day in London: Saturday 15 February

For more info and to book, click here

Our Introduction Day in February will be led by Supervising Hoffman Facilitator and Managing Director, Serena Gordon (pictured).


If you’ve got questions about the Process or other Hoffman workshops, this workshop offers a great opportunity to find out more. It's a hands-on day, using techniques from the Process itself, so whether you go on to do the full seven-day course or not, you will be offered a range of useful skills and practical tools to help you with your day-to-day life.


For those already interested in signing up to a Process week, the day will provide the chance to try a mini-taster – so you’ll come to the Process even better prepared. Introduction Days can also be illuminating for partners/family members of people who have already done the Process, as the workshop will give you an insight into Hoffman tools and practices that they’ve already learned.


Date: Saturday 15 February

Time: Arrive from 9.30am for a 10.00am start. We aim to finish by 5.00pm

Led by: Supervising Hoffman Facilitator and Managing Director, Serena Gordon

Cost: £150 per person*

Venue: Violet Hill Studios, 6 Violet Hill, St John’s Wood, London NW8 9EB


*After the workshop, if you choose to sign up to do the Hoffman Process within 12 months, you’ll receive £100 discount off your Process fee.


For more information and to book, click here

Meet the team and ask questions: Introduction calls via Zoom

Click here to email us and register

If you would like more information about the Hoffman Process or our other courses and events, our free, informal introduction sessions via Zoom are a weekly opportunity to find out more.


Led by members of the Hoffman enrolment team, the hour-long sessions provide a mix of information and the opportunity for Q&A.You can just listen in, or ask questions via Zoom’s ‘chat’ function, and we’ll be happy to answer them.


Perhaps you’re planning to register for the Hoffman Process? These calls can talk you through the practicalities of attending the Process and what it entails. There will also be information about Hoffman Essentials weekends and our other short courses and workshops.


December dates:


Wednesday 4 December 4:00pm

Tuesday 10 December: 7:30 pm

Wednesday 18 December: 4.00pm

NEW! Friday 27 December: 4.00pm


To register, simply email info@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk with the date of the session you would like to attend, and we'll reply with the Zoom logins.

The Hoffman Essentials: last few spaces remaining

For more info and to book, click here

The Hoffman Essentials is an online weekend workshop led by two members of the Hoffman team. It provides a practical introduction to Hoffman tools and techniques that you can take away and use from day one. Numbers are limited to provide and a follow-up Zoom call is included in the price.


All participants on The Hoffman Essentials will receive a £100 discount voucher towards a Hoffman Process booking, plus access to a dedicated post-Essentials resource section of our website.


Each weekend is priced at £250 with an Early Bird rate of £195. December's workshop is now on a wait list* and February has only a few spaces remaining, so we'd advise booking soon to secure a place. Click the orange links below for more information and to register.


Upcoming dates:

December 14 & 15 - Wait List

February 22 & 23 - Last few spaces available


For more information and to book, click here

*When events are on a wait list, spaces often do become available. To join the wait list, email essentials@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk

Set an intention for change: 2025 Hoffman Process dates

For dates & availability, click here

The seven-day Hoffman Process When a Process is showing as on a wait list, places do still often become available too. Email info@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk or call us on +44(0)1903 88 99 90 if you are interested in joining a wait list.


December 7-13: The Vedanta: (Wait List)*

January 11-17: The Vedanta: (Wait List)*

January 25-31: The Vedanta: (Wait List)*

February 8-14: The Vedanta: Available

March 1-7: The Vedanta: Available

March 22-28: The Vedanta: Available

April 12-18: The Vedanta: Available

April 26-May 2: The Vedanta: Available

May 24-30: The Vedanta: Available


For practical information about attending the Process, you're very welcome to attend one of our weekly information calls by Zoom, or to book a call with a member of our enrolment team, who can answer any questions you might have.


Dates and availability are updated regularly on our website here

All dates in this newsletter are correct at the time of sending, but are subject to change.

Visit www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk for the latest updates.

T: +44 (0) 1903 88 99 90 | E: info@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk

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