Specialist Sections

Because of the far-reaching implications of the human givens approach, many different fields now benefit from incorporating this important new shift in our understanding of human functioning (see, for example, the article Human givens and social work and others in the Resources section.)

HGI Sections can be set up by HGI members who share specialist skills, interests and employment, to pool information and resources, and promote the use of the human givens paradigm in their particular field.

Current HGI Sections include:

The NHS Human Givens Interest Group
The HGI Education Section
Research – The HGI Practice Research Network

Sections currently under consideration include:

Executive Coaching from the Human Givens
Social Work
Philosophy/ethics
Politics/diplomacy

Any members wishing to apply to start a new section, or head up a section currently under consideration, please contact the HGI office with your ideas and details for consideration by the board.

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The Doctrines of Psychology

Chris Scott, human givens therapist, addresses why a new approach to psychology which breaks away from traditional dogma is needed.
Case History: Martin Baldwin

Martin Baldwin tells us about being diagnosed with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPSTD) after numerous traumatic experiences and the life-saving, life-changing impact of human givens therapy
Treating schizophrenia without drugs

Treatmenta for schizophrenia that involve no drugs, or only low doses of them, urgently need investigation, suggests Dr Tim Calton, lecturer in psychiatry at the University of Nottingham, and colleagues.
How to Educate & Educational Psychology

The essence of what good teachers do is that they enter each pupil's world to discover what they already know, then find ways to connect up new knowledge and/or skills to what already exists in the pupil's mind, thus expanding the learners model of reality.
Teaching that works: using the human givens in the classroom

Teacher trainer Andy Vass shows how knowledge and application of the human givens approach could help hard-pressed teachers reduce stress and improve the climate in class.
A life in service

Andrew Jones describes how the human givens approach has transformed his effectiveness in his demanding role as a chaplain in the Royal Air Force.
3 ways to relax immediately

Do you feel overwhelmed with life? Like you are paddling hard just to stay afloat?
Just what couples need

Véronique Chown explores the value of the human givens approach in successful couples therapy.