Addictions, trauma and therapeutic storytelling

Workshop Program

Note: It is recommended that participants attend the introductory seminar: Lifting low mood quickly or Emotional Resilience before registering for this workshop.
Through demonstration, video, and practice, see the way the Human Givens' revolutionary insights into addictive behaviours provides for fast effective release from addictions; the UN-preferred model for dealing with PTSD; and how therapeutic storytelling can help your clients. In one day you will get to understand:

The craving brain

  • how and why people develop addictions
  • new insights - the reward system running amok
  • flaws in the disease model; merits of the social learning model
  • understanding addictive trance states and dispelling some myths
  • how to change addictive beliefs

Keys to better emotion management

  • the role of emotion in thinking and behaviour
  • the declarare - a new model for thinking and behaviour
  • how to lower emotional temperature and build rapport
  • how to overcome a major phobia or PTSD syndrome in one session

Therapeutic storytelling

  • the use of metaphor (stories) in trance
  • stories that stimulate hope and optimism
  • how to build expectancy and maintain rapport
  • the art of finding the right metaphor for your client
  • creative storytelling - essential tips
Early Registration is recommended.
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The "human givens" explained
Why humans dream
The Mind - new insights
Depression - new insights


See Brief Video
Video Transcript - the Human Givens Overview


NB: "Whilst Human Givens in Australia courses and training are based on the framework and organising ideas taught by Human Givens College in the UK, Human Givens in Australia has no direct association with Human Givens College and the professional association Human Givens Institute holds no accountability for any activities related to this site.

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.