The Human Givens Institute (HGI) has a most comprehensive archive of material clearly arranged in topics (see their 'archive' section) http://www.hgi.org.uk

Human Givens College is the largest independent provider of training for the National Health Service in Britain and the only provider of the human givens therapy training to post-graduate level: www.humangivenscollege.com/

Depression Breakthrough the first Australian qualified in the HG approach has opened a practice in Melbourne: www.depressionbreakthrough.com.au

The Emotional Needs Audit: is designed to find out how well innate emotional needs are being met — the essential factor in determining stress levels and mental health. The site includes a useful questionnaire: www.enaproject.org

For a wide selection of human givens publications see HG Publishing's website: www.humangivens.com

Lift Depression - This site contains vital information for a clear understanding of the cause of, and the most effective treatment for, this debilitating mental condition. www.lift-depression.com

Why we dream - a website dedicated to Joe Griffin's expectation fulfilment theory of dreaming: www.why-we-dream.com/thetheory

Interesting interview with Joe Griffin in New Scientist magazine.

Listen to Dr Raj Persaud's interview with Joe Griffin about the MindFields College 'How to lift depression' workshop on BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind

The real science of wellbeing: Joe Griffin sets out the science-derived truths that underpin the human givens approach to psychotherapy, education and society at large. You can watch his talk here: http://www.vimeo.com/754995.

Or if you prefer an audio-only version: http://www.hgiforum.org/HG_Dip_intro.html

Piers Bishop talks about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the success of the human givens approach in dealing with severely traumatized war veterans: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAPI0giBf3U

The new Human Givens theory on Autism/Asperger's spectrum, a preview of the revolutionary explanation in their forthcoming book: http://www.caetextia.com

Medical depression - the value of support groups A resource to help educate people about the value of support groups and counselling for cancer patients. http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/

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The "human givens" explained
Why humans dream
The Mind - new insights
Depression - new insights


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Video Transcript - the Human Givens Overview


Free Resources

If you are interested in Therapeutic Storytelling, these videos and notes may be useful. Suitable for individual and group settings, with a particular focus on men who have lost their way.


NB: Only therapists and practitioners who have completed their training with the Human Givens College in the UK are eligible for Professional Membership of the Human Givens Institute based in the UK. Associate Membership is, however, available to anyone who is interested in, or keen to support and be part of, the development and spread of the human givens insights and approach.