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What are the Human Givens? |
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The 'human givens' are the givens of human nature: our innate physical and emotional needs and the resources nature gave us to help us meet these needs--our genetic inheritance. The templates, that enable us to meet these needs by employing our resources, are completed into patterns by - and befitting the circumstances we find ourselves in. They are 'downloaded' from the DNA into the brain of the foetus mainly during the last trimester of pregnancy. We are at risk of becoming unwell, when our needs are not being met in balance or when we misuse our resources. Human Givens Therapists are well equipped to identify and deal with both, so that whatever someone's problem is, improvement is possible by bringing about positive changes in either or both sets of human givens. Invariably that means that the therapy is uniquely tailored to fit the individual. |
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The Human Givens the givens of human nature: our needs and resources |
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The Human Givens some of our essential needs |
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Security, which includes a stable home life and a safe environment to unfold and fulfil our potential Giving and receiving attention Having friendships, fun, love, and physical intimacy A sense of autonomy and control over our environment Being part of a wider community, which satisfies our need to belong and feel connected to others Seeing meaning and purpose in life Self-esteem, which results from having our basic needs met and stretching to achieve a meaningful goal, however small A sense of status within social groupings |
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The Human Givens some of our resources |
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Curiosity - an innate desire to learn more Memory - ability to develop long-term memory patterns - learning Imagination to help us focus away from problems towards creative solutions A dreaming brain to metaphorically diffuse emotional arousal left over from the day The ability to understand the world and people unconsciously through metaphorical pattern matching An observing self that part of us that can look in on ourselves and is separate from intellect, emotions and conditioning The ability to build rapport, empathise, and connect with others A conscious rational mind |
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Further information on the Human Givens can be found at the HG website, including links to articles in mainstream magazines and papers. |
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Home Human Givens Relationship help Dealing with an ending Your mental well-being Helping you to recover Counselling or therapy Links |
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Elly Prior, HG Dip P, Cert CC Relate, MHGI, MBACP (Accred) Human Givens Therapist Gillingham, Kent, UK Tel.: (+44) 01634 856176 Email |
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'Learning from Wonderful Lives' The first self-help book by Dr FeelGood of The Times. |
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Updated: 16/02/06 |