Hoffman UK Newsletter
The Mind-Body Connection
July News 2010
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Dear Nikki, |  As we move into summer we often become more body conscious. Whether we're planning a beach holiday or just getting outdoors more and wanting to be more active, anything affecting our health and energy becomes top priority. More and more we're understanding how much our mind and emotions adversely affect our physical health and particularly how carrying past 'baggage' can contribute to this.
One way of shifting energy is to get together with a group of friends and party! So come and join us at our Hoffman family summer party at
Florence House in Sussex. It includes a chance to wiggle your hips Zumba dancing, to sumo wrestle or just wrestle with the barbeque - for a
more 'in tents' experience you could even spend the night under canvas!
Read more and book your tickets below.
If you need more than a party to shift your energy levels holistic medical doctor, author and Hoffman Graduate Dr Mark Atkinson is running a series of workshops and seminars this year. These will focus on different
aspects of
wellbeing, as well as regular courses in coaching and mind-body
medicine. Details below.
On a global healing note, Hoffman Graduate Debbie Ford has organised a series of internet and phone gatherings to help mitigate the effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. They are based on Collective Intention, Collective Prayer and Collective Action. We wholeheartedly support this initiative. Read more below.
Wishing you a month full of warmth and laughter
Dates for 2010 Processes and Information Evenings are on
our calendar page.
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The Academy of Human Potential - Dr Mark Atkinson
|  Holistic medical doctor, author and Hoffman Graduate, Dr Mark Atkinson is the co-founder of Europe's
first training programme in integrative medicine for doctors and
nurses. He's running a series of workshops and seminars this year on different aspects of
wellbeing, as well as regular courses in coaching and mind-body medicine. Click on any of the book covers below to order or here for his other publication The Intelliigent Way to Lose Weight. His website includes information on:    ''It's six years since I did the Process (or should I say the Process doing me). I am filled with immense gratitude as it initiated me into a more conscious way of living and loving. It awakened within me a deep passion for personal development and for supporting the evolution of others who are committed to doing whatever it takes to grow in love, awareness and acceptance. What a blessing!"
Dr Mark Atkinson, Holistic Medical Doctor & Founder of The Academy of Human Potential
In Association with Amazon.co.uk
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The Gulf Call to Sacred Action
| Debbie Ford  | Author, inspirational speaker and Hoffman Graduate, Debbie Ford is hosting a series of three calls to help the Gulf Oil Spill. Together with other leading figures such as Deepak Chopra, Lynne McTaggart and fellow Hoffman Graduate and Advisor Joan Borysenko, they will be asking for focussed intention and action from around the world to help with the increasing environmental disaster. Joan Borysenko  | There are three calls in the series, the first was last month and the next two are on Tuesday July 6th and Tuesday July 13th. They are offering a chance for as many people as possible to connect on the calls with the same goodwill and healing intention. If you'd like to join them click the link below for details. |
Summer Party July 31st - August 1st at Florence House
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Lynn, Serena & Tim  | Here's a big date for your diary - our summer parties are famously fun and there's a trio from our earlier May party who'd love to see you! This is also a great opportunity to email your Process friends and come down for a reunion. We'll be gathering from 4pm on Saturday July 31st in the beautiful and spacious grounds of Florence House, East Sussex for fun and frolics. Children (and adults!) can work off excess energy sumo wrestling or jumping for joy in the bouncy castle. There are Zumba dance opportunities if you'd like to learn a
fun way to get your blood circulating to the beat. If that works up a thirst you can sip a chilled drink whilst watching the clouds go by in your favourite corner of the garden or chat with like-minded people round the barbeque. The evening brings opportunities for deepening conversations and renewing friendships around the bonfire.
 Families and children are welcome. We'll be winding up at midnight. You can camp in the grounds overnight for a small charge and breakfast is also available. There is limited overnight accommodation in Florence house which is booked on a first come, first served basis. Camper vans are an option and we've seen some seriously swish tents in past years that brought a whole new perspective to 'glamping'! Please contact Florence House directly to book camping or rooms on: 01323 873700 or email: info@florencehouse.co.ukThe barbeque and buffet is available including drinks from 6-7pm. Please book your tickets on the link below or call the office on: 01903 88 99 90. |
Info Evenings - July 20th London & Dublin
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Next Info Evening - Dublin  |
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. These evenings, held on Tuesdays, start at 7.30pm and
finish around 9.30pm.
Next Information Evening Dates
include: July 20th Regents College, LondonJuly 20th Brooks Hotel, Dublin
August 3rd Regents College, LondonAugust 31st Regents College, London
September 14th Regents College, London
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Info Phone-In July 6th
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Serena Laurence  |
Is the Hoffman Process for you?
Many of you tell us that Information Evenings are very helpful in deciding whether the Process is for you; yet there may not be one convenient to you. So we also offer monthly information phone-ins. These are really lively with callers' questions and interesting input from previous Process participants and Hoffman Teachers. Call from wherever you are in the world and join International and UK Hoffman Director Serena Laurence from 7.30-8.30pm UTC/GMT for our July 6th Information phone-in. You can just listen or if you have a question, we'll be delighted to help.
- 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?
Can't make this date? Next call is Tuesday August 10th 7.30 - 8.30pm
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Reconnection Day - London July 10th
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Tom Laughton | Our next London Reconnection Day
is on Saturday July 10th in
Bloomsbury. The day will be led by Hoffman Teacher, Tom Laughton. Cost: £85.
Join us at the Artworkers Guild in Central London from 10am-4.30pm. You'll have a chance to reconnect within yourself and with each other. You'll review how you've integrated the Process into your daily lives, sharing tips and benefits, hearing how it has changed others as well as yourself and your 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.
Can't make this one?
The next London Reconnection Day is Saturday November 13th.
"Reconnection Day 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
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Support Call July 7th - Patterns and Parenting
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Matthew Pruen  |
Patterns and Parenting - Wednesday July 7th - 7.30-8.45pm
"You'll do it because I say so"
"After all I've done for you..."
"This is a house not a hotel"
What did you promise you would never say, yet now parenthood is here, you sound just like your parents. Many of you will have identified patterns on your Process that you don't want to pass on and yet in the heat of the moment some may still return - and nobody knows which buttons to press better than our children!
This month's support call is focused on what buttons are still working and how to release the charge, how you'd like to redefine family roles and relationships and how you can improve communication between you and your children.
Led by Matthew Pruen, these calls are ideal when you
finish your Post Process Support
Groups and want to reconnect to the
Process tools. We also welcome
Hoffman Graduates who've been
'out of the loop' and want a fresh 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.
"I have found the support calls so helpful in staying connected with my Process." Lorna
Booking is Essential - Provided you book before 5pm on the day of the call you'll be sent the number to call and the PIN once you book.
Click to find out more and to book on this call and future calls - you'll need the password
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Q2 3 Day Graduate Intensive, October 8-10
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Florence House  |
Q2 3 Day Graduate Intensive - October 8-10
3 Days Friday - Sunday at Florence House, East Sussex
If you'd like to get back in touch with your Process experience and apply some of the techniques to your current life, this is the weekend for you. Our October 8-10 Q2 is now booking online. Historically October Q2s fill up quickly so we're giving you plenty of notice to sign up and be sure of your place!
"The Q2 was a wonderful experience. I expected it to be just a revision exercise and a reconnection, but it took the whole process to a greater depth" Helen, Aberdeen
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Business Listing - Support from Hoffman Graduates
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Our listing page is a great way for Hoffman
Graduates to connect through work and leisure. As we approach the holiday season you might find it useful to look at retreats section where you'll also find holiday lets, The listings page appears on the Hoffman Ireland Site as well as the Hoffman UK Site. 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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Closure - For Hoffman Graduates only
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 Next Closure Dates July 15th Oxon Hoath, Kent Teachers: Mairi, Donna and Matthew July 29th Florence House, Sussex Teachers: Eliza, Matthew and Mairi August 12th Florence House, Sussex Teachers: Donna, Tim, Gabi August 26th Florence House, Sussex Teachers: Eliza,
Mairi and Jeremy 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 £17. 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 |
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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 Support Group Facilitators
Remember that you can book Hoffman Teachers to be guest facilitators for your groups or for one to one coaching. Click here for Hoffman Teacher contact details.You'll need the password
Central London support group
The next meeting is Wednesday July 7th. 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. Kent, Ashford
Please contact Nicola in Ashford on: 07884 18854 or Email: nicolaash78@yahoo.co.uk NEW - Bermuda
Sarah Browne would love to hear from other Hoffman Graduates on the with a view to starting a support group. Please email her at sarahbrowne2004@hotmail.com or call: +1 441 236 9112
Dublin
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, runs an occasional support group and e-group. To join a local mailing list call her on: 0141 956 5526 or Email: margot.clayton@btinternet.com
Cumbria and North East
Please contact Sharu in Carlisle, Cumbria if you'd like to meet up. Email: sharuscott@hotmail.com or call: 01228 562 368 or 07900 108845 NEW - York
Viv has now started a support group in York, so please contact her if you'd like to go on the mailing list for news. Tel: 07951 943774
or 01904 788374. Email: viv@flamangoes.co.uk
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 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) Leicester - East Midlands
Aubyn is a Hoffman Graduate in this area and would love to hear from other Graduates. Call her on: 0116 259 5234 or Email: aubyn@delisle.co.uk
North West - Liverpool
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 the contact for a thriving group in the Oxford area. If you'd like to take part, please contact him at jontreanor@conduitpartners.co.uk or Tel: 01865 884188 or Mobile 07787 513205. Cambridge
Rosie is interested in setting up a support group in the Cambridge area. Please contact her on p.wilson34@ntlworld.com or call: 01223 570890.
East Sussex
If you'd like to know the next support meeting dates please call Andrea on 01273 604867 or 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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Warm Wishes
 The Hoffman Team
Hoffman Institute UK
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