Very interesting and informative. As a Human Givens therapist I completely agree with everything here. I have just experienced the most horrific week of my life when my 20 year old son attempted suicide after being on anti-depressants for two weeks. The sertraline seems to have given him enough determination and tunnel vision to end his life. He left a suicide note and texted me "I love You". Immediately I was very alarmed by his message out of the blue and reacted immediately sending the police and ambulance to his address. By the time I got to his house he was still conscious and luckily he is now recovering at home with me. It is now  along journey to help him find his way again and instils hope. Such a different experience when it is your own child than from working with clients. Despite my advice against anti-depressants my son was adamant he needed them. Thank  God he has a second chance now and will never use anti depressants again.

Thank you so much for sharing theis terrifying experience Helga Moore.  Sadly this is far from rare.  If you have a look at the Antidepaware website there are countless lives lost.

Joe Griffin, psychologist, best selling author, tutor and founder of the human givens approach, delves into this important topic, sleep and dreaming. He will also be answering our audiences' pre-submitted questions.

Best selling book: Why we dream - the definitive answer > https://www.humangivens.com/publications/why-we-dream-the-definitive-answer/

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 the most informed and entertaining speakers on human behaviour and is also co-author, with Ivan Tyrrell, of numerous books and publications. including Why we dream: The definitive answer, and other books on treating anxiety and depression.

Joe Griffin bio > https://www.humangivens.com/person/joe-griffin/

Helpful Resources: 
Why we dream book: the definitive answer > https://www.humangivens.com/publications/why-we-dream-the-definitive-answer/
The Mind-Body Connection: Food, Mood – and Sleep > https://www.humangivens.com/college/the-mind-body-connection-food-mood-and-sleep/
The human givens approach > https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/
Become a human givens psychotherapist > https://www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/
Mental health training events > https://www.humangivens.com/college/all-courses/

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Ask The Expert – a Human Givens podcast series

E20: Exploring sleeping and dreaming with psychologist, Joe Griffin

Psychotherapist, Malcolm Hanson, shares his knowledge and insights about our silent emergency - suicide, including what you can do to help someone who may be depressed or having suicidal thoughts...

How to reduce suicide risk training: https://www.humangivens.com/college/how-to-manage-suicide-risk-live-online-training/

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/
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E21: Suicide - Our silent emergency

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 aging - 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 affects women emotionally and physically - and their relationships with partners and loved ones.
- How to cope with menopause?
- Diagnosing menopause - am I going through the menopause or experiencing something else?
- Menopause symptoms and treatment methods
- How to regain our sense of control
 - How the human givens approach can help
- What lifestyle changes can help
- How to approach someone who is suffering the effects of Menopause
- How can a therapist help - and when to seek help from a therapist

Resources:
Human Givens Approach - https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/
Find a human givens therapist - https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist
7/11 breathing - https://www.hgi.org.uk/resources/delve-our-extensive-library/resources-and-techniques/7-11-breathing-how-does-deep
Become a HG psychotherapist > www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/
Explore our mental health training events > www.humangivens.com/college
FREE mental health resources > https://www.humangivens.com/2021/12/20/free-mental-health-resources/

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E28: Menopause - how to face the challenge of change

Everyone should be aware of the side effects, the difficulties of reducing the dose or stopping antidepressants... 

Marion Brown was a human givens psychotherapist in private practice for 7 years and through her work, became very concerned about the many difficult experiences she could see people were having with antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications and sedatives taken as prescribed - often with difficult side effects and withdrawal problems. Marion now shares what she has learnt, to help therapists and people struggling with those complex issues  - and she works tirelessly to increase awareness of them… 

Join Marion's colleague, Beverley Thomson for a live online workshop - Antidepressants: what we all need to know: https://www.humangivens.com/college/antidepressants-what-we-all-need-to-know/

To access the references mentioned in this episode, click here:
https://www.hgi.org.uk/resources/podcasts/why-antidepressants-need-be-understood

For more information about depression, see: https://www.hgi.org.uk/useful-info/what-depression-%E2%80%93-and-how-deal-it

Explore the human givens approach > https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/
Become a psychotherapist > https://www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/
Find a therapist: https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist

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Ask The Expert - Episode 3: Why antidepressants need to be understood with Marion Brown

E3: Why antidepressants need to be understood

Jennifer Broadley, a psychotherapist with two successful private practices in Aberdeen and Dundee and extensive business and marketing experience shares her knowledge and insights with you... 

Jennifer, also tutors 'How to build a successful private practice' 1-day live online course > https://www.humangivenscollege.com/courses/building-a-thriving-therapy-practice.html

To access the references mentioned in this episode, click here:
https://www.hgi.org.uk/resources/podcasts/how-make-your-private-practice-successful

Useful resources: 
About the human givens approach > https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/
Discover our online mental health training events > https://www.humangivens.com/college/

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E7: How to make your private practice successful

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