Introduction

‘Human Givens’ is a practical, holistic and scientific therapeutic approach which gives us a clear framework for understanding ourselves and what we need to thrive.

It draws on the latest insights from neuroscience and psychological research, and combines this knowledge with proven therapeutic techniques from a wide range of approaches to provide highly effective interventions which can be tailored to each individual client, young and old alike, so they can be helped to live mentally healthy and fulfilling lives.

Its application is broad and goes beyond counselling and psychotherapy – encompassing mental and physical healthcare, wellbeing, education, social work, life coaching, the workplace, conflict-resolution and more…

In the 20+ years since the term ‘human givens’ was first coined, the numerous ground-breaking new theories and rich psychological insights deriving from the approach and the work of its founders have helped 10,000s of people successfully overcome a wide range of mental health conditions – including: depression, anxiety disorders, stress, addiction, anger, pain, trauma, phobias – faster and more effectively than alternative treatments.

The HG framework for mental health and wellbeing gives us a powerful template that can be used to bring clarity to any human endeavour – explaining why difficulties arise and where the solutions lie.