"All living things have a set of needs in order to thrive..."
In this insightful episode, we’re joined by the renowned psychologist Joe Griffin, Director and Co-Founder of the Human Givens approach. Joe has spent decades shaping the world of psychotherapy through his groundbreaking work in brief therapy and the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. His practical wisdom has transformed the practices of countless health professionals across the UK and beyond.
Together, we explore the essence of good mental health:
- What does good mental health look like? Joe offers a clear and relatable definition, helping us understand what it feels like in everyday life.
- Challenging misconceptions: Discover common myths that may be preventing you from recognising or achieving healthy mental well-being.
- Building resilience: Learn practical strategies for managing stress, fostering emotional resilience, and creating habits that sustain good mental health.
- Life’s influences: Explore the role of sleep, nutrition, exercise, and social connections in nurturing your mind, as well as the subtle signs that mental health may be declining.
- Adapting to change: Joe shares how mental health needs evolve over time, providing actionable advice for every stage of life.
We also tackle timely issues such as the impact of social media, how to have meaningful conversations about mental health, and the importance of our physical and social environments.
If you’re looking for expert insights and practical strategies to improve and sustain your mental health, this episode is for you. Join us as Joe Griffin shares his wisdom, leaving you with small but impactful changes you can make today for better mental well-being.
Guest bio: https://www.humangivens.com/person/joe-griffin/
Joe Griffin - Director and Co-Founder of the Human Givens Approach:
Joe Griffin is a highly respected psychologist and pioneer in the field of psychotherapy, with decades of experience in both practice and training. As co-developer of the Human Givens approach, he has profoundly influenced the field, focusing on practical, effective solutions to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. Thousands of health professionals have benefited from his engaging workshops, seminars, and online courses.
Recognised as one of the most informed and engaging speakers on human behaviour, Joe is at the forefront of skills-based therapy research and practice. He also advises businesses on reducing work-related stress and improving efficiency by addressing the innate needs of employees, customers, and stakeholders.
Joe has co-written numerous influential books with Ivan Tyrrell, including:
- Human Givens: An empowering approach to emotional health and clear thinking
- How to Lift Depression… Fast
- Why We Dream: The definitive answer
- Freedom from Addiction: The secret behind successful addiction busting
- How to Master Anxiety
- Release from Anger: Practical help for controlling unreasonable rage
- Godhead: The Brain’s Big Bang – the explosive origin of creativity, mysticism and mental illness
https://www.humangivens.com/publications/shop/books/
He has also authored ground-breaking monographs and articles on psychology, counselling, and human behaviour.
Helpful Resources:
The Human Givens Approach:
https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/
What are your emotional needs?
www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/what-are-the-human-givens/
FREE Human Givens ebook:
www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/human-givens-ebook/
Human Givens College - Deepen your knowledge and increase your effectiveness…
Psychotherapy/Counselling Diploma:
www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/
Explore HG College training courses - suitable for all:
www.humangivens.com/college/
Please could you kindly rate and review the podcast, thank you.
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"All living things have a set of needs in order to thrive..."
In this insightful episode, we’re joined by the renowned psychologist Joe Griffin, Director and Co-Founder of the Human Givens approach. Joe has spent decades shaping the world of psychotherapy through his groundbreaking work in brief therapy and the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. His practical wisdom has transformed the practices of countless health professionals across the UK and beyond.
Together, we explore the essence of good mental health:
- What does good mental health look like? Joe offers a clear and relatable definition, helping us understand what it feels like in everyday life.
- Challenging misconceptions: Discover common myths that may be preventing you from recognising or achieving healthy mental well-being.
- Building resilience: Learn practical strategies for managing stress, fostering emotional resilience, and creating habits that sustain good mental health.
- Life’s influences: Explore the role of sleep, nutrition, exercise, and social connections in nurturing your mind, as well as the subtle signs that mental health may be declining.
- Adapting to change: Joe shares how mental health needs evolve over time, providing actionable advice for every stage of life.
We also tackle timely issues such as the impact of social media, how to have meaningful conversations about mental health, and the importance of our physical and social environments.
If you’re looking for expert insights and practical strategies to improve and sustain your mental health, this episode is for you. Join us as Joe Griffin shares his wisdom, leaving you with small but impactful changes you can make today for better mental well-being.
Guest bio: https://www.humangivens.com/person/joe-griffin/
Joe Griffin - Director and Co-Founder of the Human Givens Approach:
Joe Griffin is a highly respected psychologist and pioneer in the field of psychotherapy, with decades of experience in both practice and training. As co-developer of the Human Givens approach, he has profoundly influenced the field, focusing on practical, effective solutions to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. Thousands of health professionals have benefited from his engaging workshops, seminars, and online courses.
Recognised as one of the most informed and engaging speakers on human behaviour, Joe is at the forefront of skills-based therapy research and practice. He also advises businesses on reducing work-related stress and improving efficiency by addressing the innate needs of employees, customers, and stakeholders.
Joe has co-written numerous influential books with Ivan Tyrrell, including:
- Human Givens: An empowering approach to emotional health and clear thinking
- How to Lift Depression… Fast
- Why We Dream: The definitive answer
- Freedom from Addiction: The secret behind successful addiction busting
- How to Master Anxiety
- Release from Anger: Practical help for controlling unreasonable rage
- Godhead: The Brain’s Big Bang – the explosive origin of creativity, mysticism and mental illness
https://www.humangivens.com/publications/shop/books/
He has also authored ground-breaking monographs and articles on psychology, counselling, and human behaviour.
Helpful Resources:
The Human Givens Approach:
https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/
What are your emotional needs?
www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/what-are-the-human-givens/
FREE Human Givens ebook:
www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/human-givens-ebook/
Human Givens College - Deepen your knowledge and increase your effectiveness…
Psychotherapy/Counselling Diploma:
www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/
Explore HG College training courses - suitable for all:
www.humangivens.com/college/
Please could you kindly rate and review the podcast, thank you.
E32: Is screen time impacting children's physical and mental health? with Dr Aric Sigman
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E32: Is screen time impacting children's physical and mental health? with Dr Aric Sigman
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 was in Psychology which he followed with a Masters in The Neurophysiological Basis of Behaviour, before doing a Ph.D. in the field of the role of attention in autonomic nervous system self-regulation.
Today Aric delivers PSHE talks to children, parents and staff at schools, as well as lectures to medical schools, NHS doctors and conferences. He is a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood and publishes peer-reviewed medical papers on health and development subjects. To date he has authored five books on PSHE-related topics including Getting Physical which won The Times Educational Supplement's Information Book Award. He is also on the editorial advisory board for the Human Givens Journal.
Helpful Resources >
Children's mental health training:
How to help children thrive - https://www.humangivens.com/college/how-to-help-children-thrive-online/
How to help young people who self harm: https://www.humangivens.com/college/help-young-people-who-self-harm-live-online-webinar/
How to support teenagers through the stress of starting university life: https://www.humangivens.com/college/starting-university/
How to reduce anxiety in students and young people: https://www.humangivens.com/college/student-anxiety/
How to create healing stories for distressed children: https://www.humangivens.com/college/how-to-create-healing-stories-for-children/
Further Resources >
Dr Aric Sigman's website: https://www.aricsigman.com/
Children's mental health information: https://www.humangivens.com/2020/01/31/childrens-mental-health/
Troubled young minds article: https://www.humangivens.com/2019/10/02/troubled-young-minds/
Meeting your 9 emotional needs - what are the human givens: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/what-are-the-human-givens/
FREE human givens ebook: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/human-givens-ebook/
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Thank you.
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The Good Mental Health Podcast
"All living things have a set of needs in order to thrive..."
In this insightful episode, we’re joined by the renowned psychologist Joe Griffin, Director and Co-Founder of the Human Givens approach. Joe has spent decades shaping the world of psychotherapy through his groundbreaking work in brief therapy and the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. His practical wisdom has transformed the practices of countless health professionals across the UK and beyond.
Together, we explore the essence of good mental health:
- What does good mental health look like? Joe offers a clear and relatable definition, helping us understand what it feels like in everyday life.
- Challenging misconceptions: Discover common myths that may be preventing you from recognising or achieving healthy mental well-being.
- Building resilience: Learn practical strategies for managing stress, fostering emotional resilience, and creating habits that sustain good mental health.
- Life’s influences: Explore the role of sleep, nutrition, exercise, and social connections in nurturing your mind, as well as the subtle signs that mental health may be declining.
- Adapting to change: Joe shares how mental health needs evolve over time, providing actionable advice for every stage of life.
We also tackle timely issues such as the impact of social media, how to have meaningful conversations about mental health, and the importance of our physical and social environments.
If you’re looking for expert insights and practical strategies to improve and sustain your mental health, this episode is for you. Join us as Joe Griffin shares his wisdom, leaving you with small but impactful changes you can make today for better mental well-being.
Guest bio: https://www.humangivens.com/person/joe-griffin/
Joe Griffin - Director and Co-Founder of the Human Givens Approach:
Joe Griffin is a highly respected psychologist and pioneer in the field of psychotherapy, with decades of experience in both practice and training. As co-developer of the Human Givens approach, he has profoundly influenced the field, focusing on practical, effective solutions to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. Thousands of health professionals have benefited from his engaging workshops, seminars, and online courses.
Recognised as one of the most informed and engaging speakers on human behaviour, Joe is at the forefront of skills-based therapy research and practice. He also advises businesses on reducing work-related stress and improving efficiency by addressing the innate needs of employees, customers, and stakeholders.
Joe has co-written numerous influential books with Ivan Tyrrell, including:
- Human Givens: An empowering approach to emotional health and clear thinking
- How to Lift Depression… Fast
- Why We Dream: The definitive answer
- Freedom from Addiction: The secret behind successful addiction busting
- How to Master Anxiety
- Release from Anger: Practical help for controlling unreasonable rage
- Godhead: The Brain’s Big Bang – the explosive origin of creativity, mysticism and mental illness
https://www.humangivens.com/publications/shop/books/
He has also authored ground-breaking monographs and articles on psychology, counselling, and human behaviour.
Helpful Resources:
The Human Givens Approach:
https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/
What are your emotional needs?
www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/what-are-the-human-givens/
FREE Human Givens ebook:
www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/human-givens-ebook/
Human Givens College - Deepen your knowledge and increase your effectiveness…
Psychotherapy/Counselling Diploma:
www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/
Explore HG College training courses - suitable for all:
www.humangivens.com/college/
Please could you kindly rate and review the podcast, thank you.
