Speaker Bio: Carrie Hoffman
The child-raising years can be some of the most demanding on a relationship, and yet there is great opportunity for love, passion and depth during these years. Couples need support, encouragement, and tools they can use as they strive to have healthy family relationships.
Carrie Hoffman offers your participants informative and inspiring presentations on some of the biggest obstacles facing young families, like communication and conflict resolution within marriage, and how to keep a loving relationship alive through it all. She brings a refreshing perspective, practical tips, and time-tested methods for handling these important parts of marriage and family life, all delivered with a touch of humor and a hopeful outlook.
Carrie is also trained by Dr. Ray Lincoln to teach and coach on temperament, our inner wiring that impacts every aspect of our lives; how we operate as a spouse, a parent, and all of the other roles we have in our lives. As a professionally trained Life Coach, Carrie’s passion is impacting families by helping parents build a loving, healthy home for themselves and their children.
Carrie has been married to her husband Tom since August of 1995, and together they are raising their two school-aged boys.
Here are some examples of the positive feedback we’ve received from Carrie’s speaking engagements:
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“Carrie Hoffman is possibly the best speaker I have heard at MOPS in the 2 years I’ve been here.”
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“I woke up angry with my husband this morning. I could not shake it all morning – this is exactly what I needed.”
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“This talk was extremely helpful. My husband and I are trying to reconnect after having our first child – perfect timing.”
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“We have had a lot of great feedback from the moms in our group. All of them have been good, some even stating that you are the best speaker they have heard at MOPS! There is still much talk about the temperament of their children during our table discussion time. Thanks so much for sharing your time with us.”
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“Your talk was perfect and hit home with so many of our mommmies. Emails have been flying around talking about how excited people are to use what they learned and to read their new books.”
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“Wonderful speaker – engaging and informative.”
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“This talk made me think more about the positives with my husband.
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“I was reminded of what I love about my husband during a very stressful time. I now know that I need to focus on the good things in my marriage. I’m going to share with my husband and start discussing our relationship more.”
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“Carrie helped us focus on HOPE and the ability to change – no matter what the circumstances.”
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“Very good, some of the best discussion and questions that we’ve had so far. Great examples, great tips that everyone can use. This is the reason we come to MOPS.”
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“Your topic really hit home. What you said about really listening with intention was something we all needed to be reminded of.”
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“I really loved when you came to speak to MOPS—my favorite of the year so far!”
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“Thank you so much for coming to talk to our MOPS group. It was great and I would highly recommend you to other groups. Thank you for bringing this vaulable information to us!”
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“Our group loved Carrie. They thought all of the information was relevant, the presentation was the perfect length, the interactions with a partner were good, and the table group discussion questions actually brought most of the moms closer because they opened up so much.” (from a MOPS Coordinator)
Carrie’s Marriage Presentations:
How to Fight with Your Husband so Everyone Wins
Conflict is a normal part of any close relationship, but many couples feel like they have the same argument over and over without reaching a resolution. This presentation dispels some of the myths about conflict and teaches participants a proven ten-step model for resolving conflict, from the Prepare-Enrich program that has been used with over 2 million couples.
Communication Secrets of the Happiest Couples
Communication is the cornerstone of a happy and close marriage, yet it is an area of struggle for many couples. This presentation will teach participants how to listen attentively, how to deliver a message that comes through clearly, and how to communicate in a way that builds closeness, connection and understanding.
Keeping Love Alive
Through the Parenting Years
When a child joins the family, everything changes. Most couples aren’t prepared for the upheaval that their relationship will undergo as they make the adjustment from being Mr. and Mrs. to also being Mom and Dad together. This presentation will teach participants three powerful tools they can use to make sure their marriage goes the distance.
Carrie’s Temperament Presentations:
You and Me in Harmony: Embracing Your Differences
When we first meet our spouse, we are fascinated with everything about them. We notice how they are different from us, and we love every minute of it! But after years of marriage, many of us have decided that “life would be better if he was just more like ME!” This presentation will help you understand how both you and your husband are wired on the inside (your temperament), and how the two of you can create a marriage built on true acceptance and appreciation of one another.
Raising Kids Who Believe
“I Am Wonderfully Made!”
Most parenting presentations, books and programs focus on getting children to behave correctly. While this is a valuable piece of the puzzle, it is just that: one piece. The larger goal of parenting (and the more fulfilling and fun one!) is helping our children understand the gifts, talents and unique personality traits they were born with. This presentation will inspire you to look for the hidden treasure of your child’s true identity and give you ideas on how to raise children who believe “I am wonderfully made!”
Our Identity in Christ:
Knowing and Loving Yourself
A person who grew up with a strong foundation of identity in Christ has received a rare and precious gift. Sadly, too many of us base our identity on how we look, where we live, or what we achieve (and once we become mothers, on what our children achieve!) This presentation will help you understand your true identity in Christ, along with an understanding of your temperament. You will learn the “habits of mind” and the spiritual disciplines that keep you rooted in your true identity so that you can be all God created you to be.
