Hoffman August News - Family and Friends

August News - Family and Friends

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August 2008

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	Reconnection - Sept 13th Q2 -3 Day Refresher Summer Party - Sept 21st The Secret of Happiness Spanish Process Book Support News Closures - Celebration Info Evenings

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Plant a seed of friendship; reap a bouquet of happiness. Lois L. Kaufman

Reconnection - Sept 13th

Reconnection Day, London - September 13th Join us for this inspiring day at the Artworkers Guild in Central London. From 10-4.30pm we're offering a space for Hoffman Graduates to reconnect both within themselves and with each other. Part of the day will be spent outside (weather permitting) getting in touch with that slow, gentle Process rythmn. Participants also review how they have integrated the Process into their daily lives, sharing tips and benefits. This is about understanding how the Process can shape your everyday experience, hearing how it has changed others as well as yourself and your own relationships. It offers a chance to see your own progress and set new goals. You're welcome to go either with your Process buddies or family members who have done the Process or to go alone and make new friends with like-minded people. Cost: £80. Call the office to book on: +44 (0)1903 88 99 90 Click for more on Reconnection Days - you'll need your password

Q2 -3 Day Refresher

Q2 - 3 Day Refresher. September 26-28. Are you ready to remind yourself of that post process feeling? Then treat yourself to three days at Florence House in Seaford, East Sussex. From Friday 9.30am to Sunday 4.30pm we'll be riding that familiar rollercoaster to release any old patterns and bring back joy and laughter. Cost: £575 includes accommodation and materials. £200 deposit to secure your place. Please call the office to register on: +44 (0)1903 88 99 90. This is always a popular course, so please book your place early Click for more on the Q2 - you'll need your password

Summer Party - Sept 21st

This year we'll be getting together on Sunday 21st September. Past years have included tug of wars and face painting so bring your partners and children too. More details to follow in our September newsletter.

The Secret of Happiness

Hoffman Director Tim Laurence was recently asked to comment on the current climate of economic gloom and doom by the Glasgow Sunday Post. Here is an article extract and the link below take you to the full version. Glasgow South MP Tom Harris caused outrage recently by asking why Britons were 'so bloody miserable'. Accused of being out of touch he said: 'The point I was trying to make wasn't about the day-to-day and short-term economic problems. It was about an environmental, cultural, almost spiritual problem we have in this country where materialism and possessions just aren't cutting it.' Daily Mail Friday June 20th. The Office of National Statistics estimates that 1 in 10 British adults suffer from depression at any time. From my experience at the Hoffman Institute there is a level of low-level misery which affects even more than that. Every day we hear from people who say the colour has gone from their life but they're reluctant to start taking Prozac or other anti-depressants. Many of us grow up accepting and conforming to the values of our family and society. It's easier that way, as we fit in and feel accepted. But the longer we compete in the materialistic rat race the more likely it is that we look in the mirror one day and we don't like what's staring back at us! Click to read the full article - large download

Spanish Process Book

As we mentioned last month, You Can Change Your Life is now out in its SEVENTH language! Published by La Llave it has now reincarnated in Spanish as El Proceso Hoffman giving us the potential for introducing another 332 million readers to those who have found the Process through the book. Since last month's newsletter went out it's now available to order online - just click here ¡Que maravilla! Click for more Process Books, DVDs and CDs

Support News

Please keep in touch by checking our support page on the website for current support in your area. Central London support group Facilitated by Diane and Bruce the next evening will be Wednesday 3rd September There's a £5 attendance charge. If you'd like to be included in their group mailing details please contact Diane. Email: diane-gallagher@ukgateway.net or Tel: +44 (0)7947 068 625. Dublin The next meeting for the Dublin support group is Monday 22nd September, for details contact David Gibson on: dbg@dna.ie Glasgow Margot Clayton based in Milngavie, 20 mins from city centre in Glasgow would love to start a new support group. To be put on a local mailing list call Margot on: 0141 956 5526 or Email: margot.clayton@btinternet.com The Netherlands Ingrid Ten Boske is hosting the next Dutch support group on Thursday September 4th. Please email her to go on a local miling list at: ingridtenboske@hotmail.com Qatar Marie-Lucie and Philippe have set up a self-support group in Doha every second Monday of the month. They'd love to talk to any Hoffman Graduates, whether passing through or settled there. Email: mariepierredonremi@qatar.net.qa or Tel: 00 974 5459217 South Wales For details of the next meeting of the Cardiff self-support group please email Garthine on walkergm@cardiff.ac.uk or phone 07946445559 (email preferred) North West Jo Lloyd has started a self-support group in Liverpool and an e-board for getting in touch with other Hoffman Grads and checking support dates. To join the eboard email: nwhoffies@yahoogroups.com or Tel: 0151 928 3205 or 07950 536 047. Reading Beth Stanley would love to see any Hoffman Graduates at a support meeting on Monday 1st September Arrive from 7 pm for a 7.30 pm start. Email: hannahbeth_stanley@yahoo.co.uk or Telephone: 07835 016 136. If you can't make the date but would like to be mailed for the next one, please contact Beth direct. Contact - Jersey Louise is the contact for Graduates in Jersey louise.clark@jerseymail.co.uk. If you're interested in Jersey Graduate events please email her to go on a local mailing list East Sussex The next group meeting in Brighton is Tuesday 9 September 7.30 pm for an 8 pm start. For directions contact Chloe on: 07973 192 247 or Email on: goldilocksontour@yahoo.com There's also a Sussex Hoffman E- noticeboard. To join it, email: nikkiwyatt@hotmail.com If there's no support group local to you, why not volunteer to be the contact person in your area? Just ring Nikki on Wednesdays or Fridays on: 01903 88 99 90 or Email: nikki@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk Click here for more support groups

Closures - Celebration

For Graduates only Next Closure Dates - 2008: August 7th Oxon Hoath, Kent August 21st Oxon Hoath, Kent September 18th Florence House, Sussex September 25th Chrysalis Centre October 9th, Florence House, Sussex Ireland Remember, Closure numbers are limited and it starts at 5 pm prompt whether in the UK, Bahrain or Ireland. (7 pm if you can only make dinner). In the UK please book in advance with the Hoffman Office on +44 (0)1903 88 99 90. or email: info@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk. Dinner is £15. In Ireland book direct with Chrysalis on 045 404 713. Dinner is 15 Euros. The cost is payable direct to the site. No credit cards please. Please remember that you can't attend the Closure of a spouse or child, though we'd love to see you at their Welcome Home. Click for the Hoffman Graduate Calendar - You'll need your password

Info Evenings

Would you like to celebrate or introduce others to the Process? Information Evenings provide a great opportunity to meet Hoffman Teachers as well as other Graduates. Next Information Evening Dates include: August 26th London September 23rd London September 30th Dublin Click for a list of dates and venues

Warm Wishes
The Hoffman Team

""Having one child makes you a parent; having two you are a referee." David Frost

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