The Hoffman interview: with Dr Gabor Maté
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Dr Gabor Maté
is an internationally renowned authority in the fields of trauma, addiction, childhood development and AD(H)D. He is also an acclaimed speaker, the author of four bestselling books – and a Hoffman graduate. In 2018, Dr Maté was awarded the Order of Canada in recognition of his work on mind-body unity and the necessity for social change.
In the interview, Dr Maté shares his thoughts on trauma, addiction, resilience and authenticity, as well as why 'the essence of Hoffman, as I experienced it, was to restore the connection to the authentic self...'
You can read the full interview on our website,
here
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Hoffman features in Goop podcast
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We've noticed a few people on our social media accounts recommending a podcast from Gwyneth Paltrow's
Goop where Hoffman is mentioned.
It's an interview between Goop's Elise Loehnen and psychiatrist and parenting expert Robin Berman M.D. called
How to move on from your imperfect childhood from earlier this year. Whether you've done the Process or not, it's well worth a listen.
Dr Berman argues that '
If you can't forgive yourself, and you can't forgive your parents, then you are constantly a victim...' and explores how unlearning the belief systems you've picked up in childhood and compassionately harnessing the lessons of an imperfect childhood can actually be
'rocket fuel to a magnificent development'.
You can stream the podcast
here (instructions on how to download it are
here). If you don't like podcasts, there's an article from Dr Berman exploring similar themes
here.
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This year's 'must-have' Christmas gift...
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...is apparently a toy
Unicorn that poops rainbow slime. But if that doesn't take your fancy and you're looking for something a little more memorable, we still have a couple of places remaining on our
Winter Retreat at
Broughton Hall.
The Winter Retreat will be led by Hoffman Facilitators Janet Burgis and Emma Ferguson. It will cover post-Process Hoffman work only usually found on the
Q2: 3-day refresher and our hugely-popular
French Retreat, interwoven with unparalleled relaxation opportunities in extraordinary surroundings.
Combined with a range of self-care treatments available at Broughton's wellbeing centre
Avalon, the Winter Retreat offers a brand-new experience that's part festive indulgence but still 100% Hoffman. Plus, you can do this retreat with a friend, partner or family member, as long as they've also done the Process. The perfect stocking-filler for a loved one (perhaps that that loved one is yourself..?)
A very limited number of places on the Winter Retreat are still available. For more information and to book,
click here.
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Hoffman in the Middle East this December
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Hoffman UK co-founder
Tim Laurence
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There will be three chances for Hoffman grads to meet up in the Middle East this December, in
Kuwait,
Dubai and
Bahrain.
An evening to connect with other Hoffman grads and reconnect with Hoffman tools, organised with the support of the wonderful team at
The Proteges in Kuwait.
Graduate Support Group with Tim Laurence
An evening to connect with other Hoffman grads and reconnect with Hoffman tools, organised with the support of Hoffman grad Zeina Mobassaleh.
IIN Health Coach and Hoffman graduate Hala Alqassab will be hosting a
social meet up of Hoffman graduates in Saar, Bahrain. If you are interested in attending, please e-mail:
halaalqassab@gmail.com
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By popular demand - NEW Reconnection Day in January
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Yesterday's Reconnection Day had a record-breaking wait list, so Jeremy has kindly agreed to facilitate another one...
Hoffman
Reconnection Days
refresh your Hoffman learning. Revisit the tools and techniques, ask questions about any you're not clear on and work through any current issues in your life, facilitated by a member of the Hoffman team, in the company of a supportive group of fellow Hoffies. If you’re facing a life challenge - at work, in a relationship, or with health, stress or self-esteem - don't feel you need to keep going it alone - reconnect!
Led by:
Hoffman supervising facilitator Jeremy Kynaston
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London festive gathering - next Saturday night!
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Hoffie grads, family and friends are all invited for an evening of fun and frivolity with a vaguely festive theme. There will be refreshments, creative makes, party games if people want them - and the chance to join the first outing of the Hoffman instant choir...
Hoffman grad, classical soprano and vocal coach
Zoe Bonner
, will be leading our impromptu flock of Hoffman songbirds, ensuring that everyone is given a vocal task that suits their unique talents:
Zoe says, 'There's a Zimbabwean proverb:
If you can walk you can dance, if you can talk you can sing.
..' Time to put that theory to the test...
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Manchester brunch and bowling
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This very special gathering is being co-ordinated by Senior Hoffman Facilitator Emma Ferguson. Kick off your shoes, put the Christmas planning to one side for a couple of hours and focus on fun, with brunch, bowling and a bit of Hoffie reconnection thrown in for good measure.
This very special daytime event will take place at
All Star Lanes
in Deansgate. We’ll meet at 11.00am with (optional) brunch and then we’ve got private lanes booked for bowling from 12.00 noon-1.00pm. Come on your own, with fellow Hoffies, or bring along friends and family. All are welcome.
Full details of costs, booking and timings are available
here
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Hoffman-led regional support groups
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Start the New Year by recommitting to your Hoffman energy, with the support of other grads in your area:
Bristol
:
HOURS,
10 Colston Yard, BS1 5BD
Led by:
Eliza Meredith
Led by:
Serena Gordon
Led by:
Serena Gordon
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Closure: Re-experience the ceremony of integration
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Closure evenings
are held on Process Thursdays from 5pm. They're open to all Hoffman graduates, regardless of where and when you did your Process - w
e also love to see Process groups returning on their anniversary.
Re-experience the ceremony of integration, celebrate with new grads, share your Post-Process experience and recommit to your Hoffman Vow. Dinner is on us.
Florence House (East Sussex)
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Hoffman events for family and friends
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When a Process is on a Wait List, a place may still become available.
Ring the office on 01903 88 99 90 for details.
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Information Evenings:
Information Phone-In:
Introduction Day:
Process Dates:
For a full calendar of Hoffman Process dates,
click here.
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December's Top Tip: Precycle!
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At this time of year, we can find ourselves being pressured to spend a lot of time with people who we don't see very often, we don't usually socialise with or that we wouldn't normally 'hang out' with by choice. Expectations are raised, social awkwardness is rife and it can be a bumper time for our patterns, as tempers fray and resentments surface.
If you're feeling tense about an upcoming gathering or encounter, you could try giving it the pre-cycling treatment. The pre-cycling tool is like the recycling tool, but takes place in a visualised future scenario. Identify your pattern and work it through - you'll feel better before you even arrive...
Brush up on your recycling and pre-cycling techniques in the Hoffman toolkit section of our website,
here.
You'll need the post-Process password, which is 'support'
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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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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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