Would you like to learn more?

If you feel inspired by the information and case histories on this website, we suggest you take a look at the training offered by Human Givens College

It is the official, international source of training in the human givens approach and offers a wide range of courses, both online and in person, on how best to help people with a range of emotional and behavioural problems and more. It also offers essential psychotherapy and counselling skills training.

You can develop your own knowledge and skills through its:

Online courses
One- and two-day courses (currently held in the UK and Ireland)
Diploma Course

Training in the USA

For the first time ever, Human Givens College is taking its training courses to America this Fall (2017) – for more information, please contact John Shuford at the North Carolina Human Givens Center

You can read more about human givens courses here

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Great Expectations

Joe Griffin goes back to basics to arrive at a some powerful new insights into the givens of human nature.
“Use the breath. It’s easier”

Sam Gerrard explores the benefits of 7:11 breathing and shares the results of his own and others’ research into the technique
Shining Bright Radio Interview

Listen to Brian Greene’s interview with Denise Winn (Human Givens College tutor and psychology journalist, editor and author) as they discuss how the human givens approach is used for successfully treating depression.
The Final Emotional Needs Scale

The final version of the Emotional Needs Scale resulting from Brett Culham's research into emotional needs.
From self-harm to self-belief

Emily Gajewski describes how the human givens approach has provided a practical focus for working with women struggling to cope with everyday life
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.
Using the human givens to cope with personal adversity

Val Giblett shares her experience of how human givens principles helped her cope, in her own way, with the diagnosis and treatment of an aggressive cancer.
How schools are using the human givens approach

Human givens principles have been introduced to over 200 schools and adopted systemically by some. Here, four headteachers provide a vivid snapshot of their impact.