Human Givens: The New Approach to Emotional Health and Clear Thinking - Softcover

Tyrrell, Ivan; Griffin, Joe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1899398317 ISBN 13: 9781899398317

Publisher: HG Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

A new edition of the life-changing book Human Givens which contains a wealth of new material that will enhance its already considerable reputation. The authors describe one of the most important psychological insights of our age: how we are all born with a rich natural inheritance - a partially formed mind containing a genetic treasure-house of innate knowledge patterns: 'the human givens'. We all experience these givens as physical and emotional needs, powerful forces that must be satisfactorily met in our environment if our minds are to unfold and develop to their fullest potential. Includes a new chapter on the biological basis of content blindness - caetextia - that blights the lives of millions. Ultimately this book is uplifting and practical because it brings hope in these troubled times by clearly spelling out what each child and adult needs in order to develop well, how to help those who aren't and who are suffering severe mental distress, including depression and post-traumatic stress.

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Review:

A quiet revolution -- New Scientist, April 12 2003

An entirely attainable and reasonable road map for good mental health. -- The Irish Examiner, December 2 2003

It's absolutely the right way forward. -- BBC Radio 4, 'All in the Mind', July 22 2003

[This] approach offers a refreshing alternative to reams of expensive psychobabble. -- The Big Issue, February 2004

a new book which turns the traditional way of treating depression on its head -- Raj Persaud, All in the Mind, Radio 4, July 22, 2004

From the Publisher:

If our society is to progress and evolve further, the inspiring body of knowledge set out in this book will be at the heart of the process.

About this edition

• Publisher: HG Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1899398317
• ISBN 13: 9781899398317
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 400