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The Hoffman Process is an intensive eight-day residential course that promotes personal discovery and development and was founded by Bob Hoffman in 1967. It was originally called the Fischer-Hoffman Psychic Therapy. Later the name changed to the Fischer-Hoffman Process, named after Hoffman and Siegfried Fischer, MD.[7] Formerly a 13 week program it was changed to its current eight day format in 1985.. With over 45 years experience, the Hoffman Institute has helped more than 80,000 people worldwide improve their lives and their relationships with others.

Based on a variety of established teachings - Psychodynamic, Transpersonal, Gestalt, Behavioral, and Cognitive - the combination of intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual work provides an all-round approach to resolving many of life’s problems. Led by a team of qualified Hoffman teachers with a ratio of 1:8 students and held in secluded country house retreats, an individual’s confidentiality and safety is priority. There are many counselling workshops and types of therapy that exist to help people overcome stress and depression. The Hoffman Process works alongside these options providing an opportunity to do deep healing work in a residential environment.

In 2003, Professor Michael R. Levenson and Carolyn M. Aldwin of Oregon State University presented findings of a three-year grant research study of the Hoffman Process. Researchers found that the study demonstrated lasting significant increases in emotional intelligence, forgiveness, spirituality and vitality, accompanied by lasting significant decreases in anger, anxiety and depression.

The Windhausen Study A study of the Hoffman Process, and probably the most significant long-term study to date was written as the dissertation of the German psychologist Christiane Windhausen, at the Wilhelms-University Muenster in Westphalia. Mrs Windhausen studied theology before graduating in psychology at the above university. Her dissertation is based on studies carried out with 65 randomly selected clients, all of whom completed the Process in its present form during 1994 and 1995.

The Caldwell Report A comprehensive scientific research study on the Process conducted by Alex B. Caldwell, Ph.D. and Curtis S Hileman, Ph.D. on 58 participants of the Process from 1983 to 1985. Although it should be noted that from 1967 to 1986 the format of the Process was somewhat different than it is today (two 3-hour sessions per week for 13 weeks [i.e., twenty-six 3-hour sessions] versus the present 7-day residential intensive), the overall structure and content of the Process during those earlier years was essentially similar to what is offered today. In fact, the Hoffman Process has been refined and improved in many ways since the Caldwell Report was conducted.

The Candate Report In 1991 another study involving 31 individuals was conducted by Alison Candate, M.F.C.C. (intern). Rather than measuring personal change Ms Candate's research survey was directed at clients' self reported perceptions of change and value. The Candate Study statistically reflects the responses and reactions people have to participating in the Hoffman Process.

The ultimate aim of the Process is to help everyone reach forgiveness and acceptance for themselves and others. This allows for a more compassionate approach to personal relationships and family life. Whether you choose to do The Hoffman Process as a rite of passage, a journey of self-discovery or a way of laying to rest the ghosts of your childhood, there is no doubt you will experience a future different from your past.