About George Hofmann

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After a series of hospitalizations and a lot of bad behavior, George Hofmann managed to overcome the worst of bipolar disorder by adding practices in focused attention to the usual therapies of medicine and talk.  He works to show others with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder how to do the same.  

George has conducted workshops on meditation, movement and meaningful work for individuals, families, support groups, churches, healthcare professionals and corporations.  He is the author of the book Resilience: Handling Anxiety in a Time of Crisis. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife, their daughter and two poorly behaved dogs.  

George is available for articles, interviews, speeches, or to conduct workshops for groups or coaching for individuals.  

Topics of expertise include:

- Using meditation to help manage mental illness

- Living successfully with bipolar disorder

- Politics, money and mental illness

- Aging and mental illness

- Supporting loved ones who have mental illness

- Mental illness, community and meaning

- Contemplative practices

To get in touch, email George at:  george@practicingmentalillness.com 

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