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20 years of the human givens

We take a look at what's been achieved since two pioneering psychotherapists put a name to this powerful understanding of human nature and mental health...
When good enough just isn’t enough...

The missing ingredient in a person’s life might not be obvious at first...
Handle with care

Aric Sigman explains why craft-based skills are as important as academic ones, and need to be taught in all schools.
Why we Dream

Last night, while you slept, you went into the REM state and dreamed. You probably don't remember because, for a very good reason, we evolved not to. However all normal humans go into the REM state and dream every night and most mammals show evidence of this brain pattern too.
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.
PTSD: why some techniques for treating it work so fast

In this article, Joe Griffin suggests that techniques which can yield immediate success, may share an underlying mechanism.
Ten-minute therapy

GP Adam Lake describes how he makes effective use of HG understandings and techniques in consultations for mental health conditions.
“How can you sleep at night?”

What does it take for lawyers to be able to defend the perpetrators of shocking or morally indefensible crimes? Denise Winn tried to find out.