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Thousands of people around the world recognise that the organising ideas summed up in the phrase 'human givens' have enormous, beneficial implications for improving any human endeavour...
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Many of the attempts to tackle the complex problems we face today, lack one basic element – a sound psychological understanding of human nature and what we all need to thrive...
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HG practitioners train with Human Givens College, whose down-to-earth courses provide essential psychological knowledge, proven practical skills and new research and insights which, when combined with the human givens framework for mental health, are revolutionising effective treatment...
What are the 'human givens'?
We are all born with innate knowledge programmed into us from our genes. Throughout life we experience this knowledge as feelings of physical and emotional need. These evolved over millions of years and, whatever our cultural background, are our common biological inheritance – the driving force that motivates us to become fully human and succeed in ...
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New HG Podcast Series launched
Blue Monday saw the launch of our new podcast series: Ask the Expert. We were delighted that Lee Pycroft agreed to be our first expert...
Date posted: 23/01/2019
HG Practitioner wins Children's Social Worker of the Year Award
A hearty congratulations to Senior Social Worker and HG therapist Chris Dyas.
Date posted: 03/12/2018