Ask The Expert A Human Givens Podcast Series

In this warm and inviting podcast, Karen Hautz shares her heartfelt dedication, specialist knowledge and compassionate approach to supporting neurodiverse individuals, including those with specific learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, and ADHD. With a focus on holistic care, Karen extends her support beyond the individual, assisting their families too. Karen's aim is enrich the lives of neurodiverse individuals and their loved ones. "I think it's our duty to all be familiar with the different characteristics so that we're already creating a curious and compassionate society", Karen says. During this engaging conversation Karen sheds light on her effective counselling services which she offers both online and in her private practice. Discover how she creates a welcoming atmosphere, fostering inclusivity, empathy, and growth for neurodiverse communities in every interaction. About Karen Hautz: Karen, is a compassionate professional whose journey has embraced various industry sectors

Long COVID is a pressing public health issue that needs more attention. With a wide range of symptoms and no standard definition, many are suffering without proper diagnosis or treatment. In this podcast, nurse Jayne Timmins offers valuable insights on how to move forward from Long COVID with practical skills for relieving stress, depression, loneliness, chronic fatigue, and more. Let's raise awareness and support those struggling with this complex condition. Resources: 7/11 breathing: https://www.hgi.org.uk/resources/delve-our-extensive-library/resources-and-techniques/7-11-breathing-how-does-deep. A local hospital has commissioned Suffolk Mind to run a course addressing unmet emotional needs and teaching 7/11 breathing, sleep habits, and negative thoughts, for people accessing the hospital's long covid service. Emotional needs audit: https://www.hgi.org.uk/sites/default/files/hgi/Emotional-Needs-Audit.pdf The human givens approach: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/ Fontline19 Charity: h

Tackling mental health in sport with Dr Phil Clarke.  A fascinating and insightful discussion about sports psychology, performance psychology, and behavioural science - if you have the desire to help people, this podcast is for you. Dr. Clarke is an experienced lecturer, researcher, and consultant in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology at UOD where he completed his PhD exploring the role of psychological predictors in pressure performance. Phil has a passion for human performance, wellbeing, and mental health whilst supporting individuals in achieving their potential, whether that is in the classroom, the boardroom, or sport. Alongside his lecturing role, Phil is also the current Sport Psychology Lead with both Team Derby and the Derbyshire Institute of Sport where he supports a range of elite athletes and coaches in their sporting ventures. Phil has also applied these principles to other performance environments and now researches and provides consultancy in a range of other performance domains

'She arrived in this country with one bag and two children... Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused the worst refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War. More than eight million refugees from Ukraine fled for protection in Europe. As the Ukrainian government is currently not permitting men aged 18-60 to leave the country, most refugees are women and young children, which is why therapist, Keri Hartwright, in collaboration with The Big Red Bus Club charity, has created a project to support Ukrainian women's mental health and well-being - all of which is underpinned by the human givens approach: www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/ This podcast emphasises the importance of this statement - when too many innate physical and emotional needs are not being met in the environment, or when our resources are used incorrectly, unwittingly or otherwise, we suffer considerable distress. Our 9 essential emotional needs are: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/what-are-the-human-givens/ Our gue

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"They saved my life and changed my life" - Hannah Phillips has struggled with mental health illnesses for as long as she can remember, starting with OCD. Her empowering story is packed full of emotional lows, highs, laughter and hope... This episode contains content that some listeners may find upsetting - trauma and suicide risk. About Hannah: Hannah Phillips is a writer, mental health activist and founder of Wonderful Women, a concept that brings together inspiring women through live events, blogs and podcasts. Until recently Hannah worked for Run Wales, supporting and encouraging people across Wales to take up running. She is the author of ‘No Run Intended’, a book that charts her relationship with running and indeed with herself along the way.  Hannah has written and talked extensively about her own experience of mental health difficulties and is a relentless campaigner, particularly for Big Moose, a charity helping those struggling with their mental health and through whom Hannah found support. Hann

Insightful and thought-provoking - this episode explores a range of important questions including - what is a society for? Why do we need a healthy society? How has a healthy society changed over time? How can the human givens approach help to create a flourishing society? During this stimulating discussion, many essential elements are explored: well-being, purpose, pleasure, harmony, emotional needs, mental health and so much more. "Society exists to promote and maintain the well-being of it's citizens so they can flourish" Aristotle Our inspiring speaker is Dr Gareth Hughes > www.humangivens.com/person/gareth-hughes/ Gareth is a human givens psychotherapist, researcher, nationally recognised expert on university mental health and wellbeing, Fellow of the HGI and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA) and Educational Director for the Human Givens College. Useful Resources > Influential Philosophers Aristotle - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle Michael Sandel - en.wikipedia.org/wiki

We are delighted to be joined by Dr Aric Sigman to explore this important topic - Is screen time impacting children's physical and mental health? https://www.humangivens.com/college/all-courses/?category=children-teens During this episode, Dr Sigman will be sharing his valuable knowledge and insights - as well as answering the following questions: Is screen time impacting children's physical and mental health? What age and gender range is most affected? What is the recommended amount of time children/ teenagers should spend online? How does screen time impact children’s physical and mental health Can screen time impact children’s development? How can we manage children’s screen time? Screen time can be spent in different ways - is one better than another? How can we help children thrive? About Dr Aric Sigman: Dr Sigman is a Fellow of both the Royal Society of Biology and the Royal Society of Medicine, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a Chartered Scientist. His first degree wa

Healthy couple and family relationships are vital for both adults’ and children’s health and wellbeing. All relationships hit hard times at some stage and research shows that it’s not the appearance of conflict, but rather how it’s managed that predicts the success or failure of a relationship and that relationship support can make a world of difference. Couples Therapy Expert - Jennifer Broadley: https://www.humangivens.com/person/jennifer-broadley/ In this podcast, our expert will cover: What are the common reasons couples need counselling? When should couples seek help? How can a human givens therapist help restore a relationship? What can couples do to help their relationships thrive? How do you know if a relationship is or is becoming toxic? Is it ever too late to seek help from a couples therapist? Top tips for creating a thriving relationship. Couples Therapy Training > Couples Therapy - a practical online masterclass - https://www.humangivens.com/college/couples-therapy-a-practical-masterclass-li

Suffering from trauma can have a significantly detrimental impact on a person’s mental and physical health, and quality of life. It can also greatly affect the lives of those around them. During this podcast, trauma and PTSD expert, Rosalind Townsend will be sharing valuable knowledge and key insights to answer and explore the following questions... What is trauma? How to know if you’ve been traumatised? How does trauma affect people emotionally and physically? Why are some people traumatised by an event whilst others are not? Why is it important to resolve untreated trauma? Why is the Human Givens approach so effective for working with trauma How the rewind technique works; its many advantages and applications Why is psychoeducation so important when working with trauma? Can we protect ourselves from trauma? How can we support others suffering from the effects of trauma? When to seek professional help What is post-traumatic growth? Working with trauma And so much more... Rosalind Townsend (Ros) is a

Hello and welcome to another HG podcast. I’m Jo Baker and I’m part of the HG team. Today I’m going to be talking to our expert Sarah Denning about supporting people through fertility treatment. Sarah qualified as a midwife in 2001 and as a birth trauma therapist in 2018 and has worked both within the NHS and in private practice for the last 20 years. More recently Sarah’s career has taken her into fertility nursing in an IVF clinic. Fertility problems can be the most distressing experiences for anyone who wants a child. It is a shock, completely changing people’s perception of themselves and their imagined future selves as parents. Patients can struggle with their emotions, a sense of loss as well as intense anxiety about treatment. Recognising the need for additional support Sarah set up an emotional wellbeing clinic to complement the counselling service, providing patients with much-needed support and guidance. "I was really happy with the support I received from the counsellor and found the type of

Recently, Menopause is a topic which has been highlighted in the news - all women will experience it to some level, at some stage in their life and even though menopause is a natural part of ageing - it can be a very distressing process to come to terms with. For some, the Symptoms and treatment methods are not understood - with many women experiencing unknown perimenopause symptoms for years. Psychotherapist specialising in helping and supporting her clients manage their menopause - Kim Thomas, joins us to share her knowledge and key insights with you about this very important topic... Kim is a fully qualified clinical hypnotherapist and a trained Human Givens and Person Centred psychotherapist. Over the years Kim has helped hundreds of individuals move forwards in life. Kim Supports her clients to let go of any old beliefs they may be holding onto. Topics covered: - What menopause is including perimenopause - understanding is key. - How menopause effects women emotionally and physically - and their

Veterinarian Ciaran McAuley joins us to discuss this very important topic - why suicide among Veterinarians is a growing problem... Suicide and non-fatal suicidal behaviour are major public health problems across the world: approximately 1 million people worldwide die by suicide each year. The rate of suicide in the veterinary profession has been pegged as close to twice that of the dental profession, more than twice that of the medical profession, and 4 times the rate in the general population. There are a number of factors contributing to the high level of mental health issues among people working in the veterinary sector. Several relate to the demands of the job itself, the long, often antisocial working hours, heavy workloads, poor work-life balance, sometimes difficult client relations and often feeling isolated, which we know are associated with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide. The training itself is also incredibly demanding and requires a very high level of academic achievement yet

Russell McKenzie is a Human Givens therapist and has been working in a thriving private practice for the last five years. Russell is committed to helping people take back control of their lives by removing barriers and giving them the tools to be able to manage their mental health better.Throughout his therapeutic career, Russell has helped many suffering with eating disorders, more specifically bulimia and binge eating. Topics covered -  Why people develop eating disorders Eating disorder addiction  What is bulimia and binge eating  How eating disorders impact someone's life and their loved ones, family and employment The recovery process - what can you do to help  Break the cycle of the addictive behaviour  Signs of bulimia and binge eating Bodybuilders and binge eating How to approach the subject - what not to say  Therapeutic skills and the human givens approach  Plus success stories and case histories Russell McKenzie therapist profile - https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist/therapist/russell-mckenzie 

When we get people right, we get business right... During this podcast, Lisa LLoyd explains how the holistic human givens approach has fueled her desire to help employers build a successful proactive workplace environment that fosters wellbeing, collaboration and engagement. Lisa is a psychologist & Human Givens psychotherapist. She founded It’s Time for Change 10 years ago based on the belief that if we all started to do things a little bit differently, we’d achieve huge results. It’s Time for Change is dedicated to working collaboratively with business leaders, using psychological principles and evidence-based practices to create workplace cultures where employees excel, where teams are dynamic and where people are happy. "People want to work somewhere where they connect with people, they like people, where they feel part of a community..." Questions covered during the podcast include: - All businesses have a duty of care to their employees - many give their staff access to a wellbeing hub of some

Hello and welcome to another HG podcast. I’m Jo Baker and I’m part of the HG team. Today I’m going to be talking to our expert Ezra Hewing about How too little REM sleep can contribute to suicidal thoughts, self-harm and anxiety. Ezra is a Human Givens practitioner and head of mental health education at Suffolk Mind. Over a number of years, he has trained frontline mental health workers, doctors, nurses, substance abuse workers, members of the emergency services and heads of organisations, amongst others, in how best to understand and help people handle diverse mental health concerns. He holds an MSc in the psychology and neuroscience of mental health from the internationally renowned Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience, King’s College, London, through which he carried out research resulting in an explanatory model for the causes of the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Ezra`s article in the Human Givens Journal - https://www.humangivens.com/publications/volume-28-no-2-2021/

Hello and welcome to another HG podcast. I’m Jo Baker and I’m part of the HG team. Today I’m going to be talking to our expert Alex Kennedy about Improving mental health for young people - One Step at a time. Alex is a qualified human givens psychotherapist who has helped many individuals move forward from periods of difficulty in their life. With extensive experience of working with young people suffering with all forms of emotional distress. As well as his therapeutic practice, Alex is the founder of One Step borders CIC, an organisation which continues to support young people in the Scottish borders with their emotional and mental health. Alex has previously worked with Children 1st, specializing in enabling children and families to overcome trauma associated with domestic abuse. One Step borders CIC - https://www.onestepborders.info/ Shout - https://giveusashout.org/ Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/

Hello and welcome to another HG podcast. I'm Jo Baker and I'm part of the HG team. Today I'm going to be talking to our expert Martin Dunne about working with anorexia - why you shouldn't focus on food. Martin is a human givens therapist, he has a successful private practice in a dedicated, multi-disciplinary holistic clinic. Martin also has extensive experience in group and individual psychotherapy with young trainees in REHAB; and currently in Ireland's largest addiction treatment centre. Martin has worked for over 10 years helping people overcome trauma, addiction and eating disorders. We are delighted to be discussing his work with eating disorders today. Read Martin`s article - Eating disorders: an empowering new perspective - https://www.humangivens.com/2021/09/27/eating-disorders-an-empowering-new-perspective/ Read Martin's article - If the doors and windows are locked, try the keyhole - https://www.humangivens.com/2021/09/27/if-the-doors-and-windows-are-locked-try-the-keyhole/ ========= FIND OUT

We were delighted to have Malcolm Hanson as our podcast guest where he will share his knowledge and insights about our silent emergency - suicide. Malcolm is a human givens therapist who worked for 9 years in the NHS in the West Midlands, where his cases mainly involved treating cases that were demarcated from conventional services because of their complexity or severity, such as those with complex trauma, those with a background of violence or criminality, secondary care patients, trafficked individuals and asylum seekers. At any given time, approximately half of his client list presented with suicidal ideation. We are lucky to have Malcolm as a tutor to deliver the ‘How to reduce suicide risk’ workshop live online for Human Givens College. ( https://www.humangivens.com/college/how-to-manage-suicide-risk/ ) ========= FIND OUT MORE 'Ask The Expert' Podcast: www.hgi.org.uk/podcast

We were honoured to have Joe Griffin as a guest on our podcast - in which he will be answering our audiences' pre-submitted questions about sleep and dreaming. Joe Griffin is a psychologist, with many years’ experience both in psychotherapeutic practice and in training psychotherapists (for the Human Givens College). Over the last two decades, as co-developer of the human givens approach to psychology and behaviour, thousands of health professionals have enjoyed his practical workshops and seminars on brief therapy for treating anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma and addiction. Since it is widely recognised that much mental distress comes from work related stress he is increasingly in demand by businesses to help them run more effectively by taking account of the innate needs of customers, employees, suppliers, owners and shareholders. For many years the Educational Director of the College, he is at the leading edge of skills-based therapy research and practice. He is widely recognised as one of