Caring For The Carer: by Allie Astell
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Allie Astell was living in Egypt when a series of difficult events struck her and her family. Used to being 'the strong one' who was always there for everybody else, it was only when the feeling of '
psychologically hurtling a cosmic black Ferrari at 200 miles per hour towards a huge brick wall' overwhelmed her that Allie realised that to regain pleasure in life, she would need to be there for herself too:
'My nickname on the Hoffman Process was “Smiling Caretaker”. In other words, I’d learned to always care for others with a smile on my face, ignoring whatever I was going through in my own life. I’d learned to hide my emotions and ignore my real needs. That worked for as long as I could remember, but what led me to book the course was the inability to do it any more. I didn’t love myself, and I felt unlovable.
I’ve never sobbed so uncontrollably or laughed from my heart so much in my entire life as I did on the Process...'
Thank you to Allie for sharing her Process story. To read the article in full,
click here.
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A huge congratulations to Hoffman graduate Mark Dooley on the release of his documentary feature film,
Repeat Attenders
.
Five years in the making, this groundbreaking feature documentary delves into the psychology behind the extreme superfans of Broadway musicals, and was recently premiered at America's largest documentary festival, DOC NYC.
“After completing the Hoffman Process in 2009, I felt very enthused and connected to life again so I decided to begin research on my feature documentary, Repeat Attenders.
I wanted to do something I was passionate about. I had no idea how I was going to pay for it, or execute it, but that didn't matter. The drive was there to tell these interesting stories about super-fans of musical theatre."
We wish Mark the greatest of success with his new film.
To find out more about
Repeat Attenders,
click here
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Hoffman and SIRPA - Emotions and Chronic Pain
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Bob Hoffman's theory that adverse childhood events can lead to challenges in adulthood made Hoffman a natural fit to be one of the sponsors of this year's
SIRPA
conference on
Chronic Pain and the Role of Emotions.
There is an increasing body of research that illustrates the link between stress, trauma and abuse in childhood with the later development of chronic pain. The conference explored this link by bringing together expertise from both the scientific and the therapeutic communities.
Click here
to read a SIRPA conference review by Hoffman Enrolment Supervisor Karen Abbs.
For more about the work of SIRPA, the Stress Illness Recovery Practitioner’s Association, visit:
www.sirpauk.com
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Hoffman Magazine 2018 is on its way!
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The latest issue of Hoffman magazine will be landing on doormats in the next couple of weeks.
If you did the Process within the last five years and you live in the UK, you'll be posted a copy automatically - but only if we have a current postal address for you! If you have changed address since you did the Process, please let us know by
emailing the office.
If you did the Process before 2013, or you live outside of the UK and would like a copy sent to you or a friend,
click here
.
And you can always save a tree or two by viewing copies of all of our Hoffman magazines online
here.
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You came, you shone, you lit up London!
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The glittering Hoffman wish tree
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It was fantastic to see so many Hoffman graduates at our Christmas party in December. Old friendships were rekindled and new connections were made. The Hoffman 'high-five' was much in evidence whether celebrating on the bowling alley, around the Karaoke microphone or when we all gathered to sing 'Perfect Day.'
We also loved collecting your 2018 wishes on our wish tree and we're looking forward to hearing how those wishes come true. So often the Process gives us back our ability to have fun and play and you didn't disappoint.
For many, it was also an opportunity to meet our new Hoffman relationships manager, Lucy Dancer. Lucy (pictured), will be playing a key role in supporting our expanding Hoffman graduate community as we move into 2018. If you have suggestions for ways we can all get together more, do email
Lucy. And don't forget to join our private
Hoffman graduate Facebook group and say hello.
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Reconnection Day 14 January
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The start of a new year is a perfect opportunity to reconnect to the Process tools. Recycle some old behaviours that may have come up and set a new vision for the year ahead.
Maybe you're at a crossroads, feeling disconnected or just missing out on that 'Hoffman vibe?' In just one day, it’s possible to revitalise and refresh yourself with the Hoffman tools and get back some of your inner sparkle. Come and join us either on your own or with some of your Hoffman group and let's get the new year off to a great start.
Time: Arrive at 9.30 for a 10am start. We'll finish around 5pm
Cost: £90 per person or £160 for two people booking together
For further information and to book your place,
click here.
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How the west will win... Come and join Hoffman teacher, Eliza Meredith (pictured), at the Bristol and South West Support Group in January.
Local Hoffman groups are a fun way to keep your Process insights alive. In this relaxed environment, you have a safe space to share authentically, deepen your learning, build a support network of other local Hoffman graduates, and reconnect to your Hoffman Toolkit.
The first half an hour is set aside to arrive and meet others.
Time: Arrive from 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start.
Cost: £15 per person – book in advance below
Venue:
HOURS 10 Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD
For further information and to book your place,
click here.
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French Retreat: 2018 dates
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Are you looking to connect to the life your Spiritual Self is calling for? Would you like to find your own inner magic? Even after the Process, have you found that your Vision or good intentions such as to get fit, write your novel or launch that brilliant business idea have been accompanied by resistance? If so, this course is for you...
The French Retreat is run by Supervising Hoffman teacher Matthew Pruen and Self-Esteem Mentor and Shamanic Practitioner Emma Pruen from their beautiful venue in South-West France.
Spring retreat: Workshop runs Monday 16 – Friday 20 April
Summer retreat: Workshop runs Monday 25 – Friday 29 Sept
Venue: La Loge, 16210 Yviers, near Bordeaux/Bergerac, France
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11 January: with Tim, Holger and Emma
25 January: with Janet, Eliza and Jeremy
We're delighted to welcome Hoffman UK co-founder, Tim Laurence back to the UK this week. Those of you who remember Tim, you're very welcome to come down and say hello at Closure and be transported back to your own Process experience.
Closure starts at 5pm prompt and there's no cost to attend. Dinner's included as is Steve's lovely pavlova of love. All you have to do is
email the office or call us on
(+44)1903 889 990 and let us know that you'd like to come.
There's at least one opportunity to attend Closure every month - for future dates,
click here
.
Please note that it's not possible to attend the Closure of a spouse or child, although we'd love to see you at their
Welcome Home.
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Hoffman events for family and friends
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Information Evenings:
January 6-12: Wait List*
January 20-26: Wait List*
February 3-9: Wait List*
February 17-23: Wait List*
March 10-16: Available
March 31- April 6: Available
*When a Process is on a Wait List, a place may still become available. Ring the office on 01903 88 99 90 for full details.
For a full calendar of Hoffman Information events, click
here.
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New year, new determination...
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As we enter a new year, make a fresh commitment to yourself to find gratitude in the day-to-day. Look around today for examples of small things that bring you joy. See the beauty in small gestures. Consider the value of a random act of kindness. Start a vision board of images that inspire you.
Just one of 365 tips from the Hoffman Graduate Journal.
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The Hoffman Post Process Journal
365 days of the year with Hoffman tools.
Find out more and order
here
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The Hoffman App
A Hoffman teacher in your pocket...
Click
here to find out more
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The Hoffman Magazine
Request a copy for yourself or to pass on to friends and family
here
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The Post-Process Website
Events, Downloads and a Hoffman Toolkit
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