Hoffman UK Newsletter
Dancing in the Rain
August News 2009
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Dear Nikki,
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"Life is not about learning to survive the storm, but rather learning how to dance in the rain."
Anon
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| All The Rage - Tatler Article: August Issue
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Feeling at a low ebb, therapy connoisseur Helen Kirwan-Taylor was about to book a spa break when her husband suggested the Hoffman Process. By day two of the course she realised she'd got a lot more than she'd bargained for! Working through her rage over her sister's early death she found, on the other side, a happy, playful side that had been suppressed. The prize? Freedom, joy and creativity. 'I have been writing about and exploring psychological issues for over 20 years. Though I have done many courses and workshops, none came close to the intensity or chutzpah of the Hoffman. There are, as far as I know, no psychological programmes quite like this.'
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Life Begins at 40
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We mentioned in July that DJ Goldie was commissioned to compose for this year's Proms. The piece, entitled Sine Tempore, is now ready and premieres at the Family Prom on 1st August. In a recent Sunday Observer Review Goldie talks about his experience of the Hoffman Process:
"I was addicted to failure. I was addicted to beating myself up. Self-destructing. I just didn't want the boy to live, basically. And I would get wound up and have this violent temper, really mad. But the Hoffman pulls out all the fuses, defuses the bomb, gives you back the buttons and says, 'Go on, press them, see what happens', and you press them, and there's nothing happening! And you think, 'Wow' and understand where it was coming from. I think when they say life begins at 40, I was approaching 40 when I did the Hoffman and it was a complete meltdown. And I've never looked back."
Click to read the Observer article
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Information Evening in Ireland
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 Come and join us in Dublin from 7.30 - 9.30 pm on Thursday August 27th. Serena Laurence is hosting an information evening at Brooks Hotel together with Jeremy Kynaston and Lynda Gannon, co-ordinators for Hoffman Ireland. We'd love to see Hoffman Graduates there, as sharing your experience is so valuable to those thinking of doing the Process.
Wondering if the Process is for you? An Information Evening will give you chance to ask any questions or just listen. If you're coming on your own, you can be sure of a friendly reception and you're also welcome to bring friends, colleagues or family. Call Jeremy on +353 (0)1 820 4422 if you'd like to know more.
Click here for directions to Brooks Hotel, Dublin
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Info Phone In August 4th
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Is the Hoffman Process for you?
Many of you tell us that Information Evenings are really helpful in deciding whether the Process is for you; yet London or Dublin may not be convenient. So we now offer monthly information phone-ins. They are really lively with callers questions and interesting input from previous Process participants.
Call from wherever you are in the world and join UK Hoffman Director Serena Laurence, pictured here, from 7.30 - 8.30pm BST for our August Information phone-in. You can just listen in or, if you have a question Serena, together with Hoffman Teachers and previous Process participants will be delighted to help.
They will cover topics such as:
- How can you tell if the Process is right for you?
- What changes can you expect following the course?
- How do you continue the benefits of the Process once it's over?
- What are the long-term benefits?
Click for more details and call instructions
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about the call.
Can't make this date? Next call is Tuesday September 1st 7.30 - 8.30pm
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Info Evenings
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Would you like to find out more about the
Process?
Information Evenings provide a great
opportunity to meet Hoffman Teachers as well
as Hoffman
Graduates, ask questions, hear
people's
experiences and decide if the
Process is right for you now, or in the future.
They're free and there's no need to book.
Evenings start at 7.30pm and
finish around 9.30pm.
Next Information Evening Dates
include:
August 25th
Regents College, LondonAugust 27th Dublin, Ireland
September 29th
Regents College, London
September 29th
Dublin, Ireland
Click here for more information evening dates
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| Reconnection Day in Little Venice, London |
Hoffman Teacher Tom Laughton is leading a Reconnection Day on September 12th at Beauchamp Lodge, Little Venice, London W2. This is a chance to reconnect with other Hoffman Graduates, with the Hoffman techniques and with those aspects of yourself that might be in need of nurture and attention. "It was like being back at the Process, the same intimacy, confidentiality and bonding yet on top of that learning practical skills to keep the Process alive. Thank you!" Christine Mason Can't Make This Date?The next Reconnecton Day is on Saturday November 14th in Little Venice, West London. Click to book online for the Reconnection Day |
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Support Call September 9th |
Relationships - Wednesday September 9th
This is the first in a series of three stand-alone calls on relationships. These are both for those who are currently in a relationship and for those who aren't. We'll be exploring our patterns in relationships, why we pick the partners we do and what gets in the way of growing together in relationship. This first call focuses on discovering more about how we function in relationship and creating more choice about the ways we act and react.
Led by Esme Page, one of our most experienced UK
Hoffman Teachers, support calls are ideal if you've
finished your Post Process Support
Groups and want to reconnect to the
Process tools. We also welcome
Hoffman Graduates who have been
'out of the loop' and would
like to refresh their perspective. In short -
if you've done the Process, wherever
you live - this one's for you!
Frequently Asked Questions about the
Support Call
Do I have to talk? This and other common
questions are covered in our
support call factsheet.
"The call gave me a 'kickstart'
which resulted in a very revealing elevator
tool that I did later that evening which made
a lot of sense. It also helped me feel
less isolated which was brilliant." Alison
Booking is Essential
With a maximum of
12 per call please book early to ensure your
place using the link below.
Click here to find out more and to book on the call
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Business Listing
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Our listing page is a great way for Hoffman
Graduates to connect through work and leisure. From retreats and holiday lets, from homeopaths to lawyers, you should find the service you need!
If you're a Hoffman Graduate and you'd like
to list your own services, just click the
listing link below where you'll find an entry
form and online payment facility.
Click here for the Business Listing
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Support News |
Please keep in touch by checking our support
group page on the website for current support groups or contacts in
your area. Guest FacilitatorsRemember that you can book Hoffman Teachers to be guest facilitators for your groups or for one to one coaching. Click here for contact details. You'll need the password
Central London support group
The next support evening is Wednesday September 9th. There's a £5 attendance charge. To go on the local mailing list 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 Tuesday 4th August at 7.30pm. To be put
on a local mailing list contact
David
Gibson on: dbg@dna.ie or
call: 01 862 3564
Edinburgh
Lynn is the contact for a thriving group in
this area. Please email her at:
lynn.edinsupport@virgin.net
Glasgow
Margot Clayton based in Milngavie, 20 mins
from Glasgow city centre, has started a
support group and e-group. The next meeting
will be in September, after a summer break.
To be put
on a local mailing list call Margot on: 0141
956 5526 or Email:
margot.clayton@btinternet.com
Sheffield
Nicci in Sheffield would welcome contact from other Hoffies with a view to setting up a group. Tel: 07763 773953. Email: nicola.gilkes@btinternet.com
Bristol
This group has its next meeting on Wednesday 19th August. Just contact Sarah to be put on
their mailing list. Email:
sarah_fechner@gmx.at and mobile: 0791 2625079
South Wales
For details of the next meeting of the
Cardiff self-support group please email
Garthine on
walkergm@cardiff.ac.uk or phone
07946 445559 (email preferred)
North West
Jo Lloyd runs a self-support group in
Liverpool and an e-board for local Hoffman
Grads. To join the eboard email:
jo1972@hotmail.com or Tel: 0151 928 3205
or 07950 536 047.
Oxford
Jon is interested in setting up a support group in the Oxford area. If you'd like to take part, please contact him at jontreanor@rocketmail.com or Tel: 01865 884188 or Mobile 01235 831777.
Reading
Beth Stanley would like to restart a Hoffman
support group in this area. Email her if
you're interested at:
beth@hannahbethcoaching.com or Telephone:
07835 016 136.
East Sussex
A social gathering in Brighton has been
suggested for Wednesday 29th of July at
7.30pm. If you're interested please call
Andrea on 07770 450100 or email:
loveshackmarshall@hotmail.com.
For news, join the Sussex Hoffman E-
noticeboard email:
nikki@spiritoftransformation.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
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Closure - For Hoffman Graduates only
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 Next Closure Dates - 2009:August 6th, Florence House, Sussex Teachers: Eliza, Mairi and Matthew August 20th, Oxon Hoath, Kent Teachers: Michael, Donna and Tom September 10th, Florence House, Sussex Teachers: Tim, Donna and Janet Remember, numbers are limited and it starts at 5pm prompt. (7pm 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 £16. The cost is payable direct to the site. In Ireland book direct with Chrysalis on 045 404 713. Dinner is 15 Euros. You can't attend Closure of a spouse or child, though we'd love to see you at their Welcome Home. 'Attending Closure is my favourite post-process activity. I reconnect with my own Process in ever different ways, and at the same time, am able to take great pleasure in knowing that my experience and even my presence plays some small part in the never-to-be-forgotten memories of the new graduates.' David, Herts Click here for Closure Dates - You'll need the password
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"I didn't know he was dead; I thought he was British" Woody Allen
Warm Wishes,
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The Hoffman Team
Hoffman Institute UK
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