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Even though self-harm is discussed in the media, the subject of self-harming can still feel difficult to approach. Emily Gajewski's ‘From Self-harm to Self-belief’ one-day training course offers clear, research-based framework and practical skills, so you needn’t feel that way again….
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.
Targets, inspections and the human givens in schools
Trevor Bailey, head of Worle School, raises issues about the impact of targets and inspections on the well-being of staff and thus on motivation and effectiveness..
Practising ethically
The HGI Ethics and Complaints Committee considers some of the ethical challenges that human givens practitioners may face. Ian Thomson sets the scene.
Balancing up the business
Janice Haddon shows how she has drawn upon the human givens approach to work more creatively with corporate clients.
The Social Brain
Denise Winn talks with Professor John Ratey about the brain as a social organ, and the need to be alert early to inept social skills.
The uses and abuses of hypnosis
Ivan Tyrrell warns that hypnosis is a powerful tool that must be used with care, understanding and integrity.
A look at psychotherapy
Why the human givens approach is important for psychotherapy.
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A Closer Look at our Innate Resources – new online course
Join HG co-founder, Ivan Tyrrell, and HG Diploma tutor, Carol Harper for an in-depth look at our innate resources.
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Ivan Tyrrell interviews Dr Iain McGilchrist
This fascinating conversation is now available to watch.
Date posted: 10/01/2022