Speakers and Programme 2018
As ever, our speakers this year are drawn from a fascinating array of backgrounds, each bringing something unique from their field of expertise to our understanding and discussion of the Conference's central theme: Living with Uncertainty. The conference will be chaired by Dr Declan Lyons.
Normal birth can be pain free
Sheila Barratt-Smith tells Denise Winn that the images and language used to describe birth can determine whether a woman experiences pain — or euphoria.
Helping couples cope with their struggle for a child
Emma Charlton describes how the human givens approach provides the framework for the fertility support group she co-facilitates in Bristol.
A devastating death
Janine Hurley describes how the HGI Ethics Committee helped her cope, professionally and personally, when, tragically, a client killed herself.
Overcoming alcohol abuse: the end of a ‘career’
Tom Livesey describes how Hartlepool Mind's successful approach to working with alcohol addiction overcomes funding constraints.
Ten-minute therapy
GP Adam Lake describes how he makes effective use of HG understandings and techniques in consultations for mental health conditions.
The road to recovery
Iain Caldwell uses many case studies in his description of how the human givens approach to helping people in distress has had a huge impact on mental health services in Hartlepool.
“But he gave me flowers”
Ros Jeal describes how she is helping women stop themselves from being lured back into abusive relationships.
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