Selected feedback from our workshops

Workshops

“All. I feel it has been a wonderfully constructive weekend. Good to get together with others in the same position. The ideas from two experienced therapists was so beneficial. What I need to do and include for part III.”

“It exceeded my expectations. If fulfilled my objectives and there were unexpected add-ons. Metaphors + toys + Opera metaphor. Goal setting; PANTS. All of it. Applying RIGAAR. Putting theory into practice. Revising and clarifying Rewind. Helpful phrases.”

“Consolidates previous learning in a relaxed atmosphere. Learned the importance of client's model of reality through the open question / discussion exercise. Technical section on DVD. Overall delighted with content especially visual metaphor tools.”

“New ideas. Opportunity to share. Development of your own thinking. Seeing an HG centre in practice. Practical application of essential skills.”

“I found all of it very useful and has helped me to prepare myself very positively for part three.”

“A new framework to think about life changes, time for reflection inbetween sessions and discussion opportunities within the group.”

“Learning about the principles of human givens plus the interactions / connections of the group itself.”

“Giving me tools to work with and understand.”

“Reinforcement of knowledge acquired from reading.”

“Learning and understanding my needs and those of other people and the resources we have.”

“Learning about how people think / work and then relating it to situations in my own life. It was great to meet others who think similar to myself.”

“Common knowledge and awareness of the human givens approach by each member.”

“A clearer understanding of our needs as humans.”

What did you find the most useful aspect of the workshop?

“At points it seemed like too much valuable information coming at once to take it all in!”

“I can't think of anything which needs to be changed.”

“I would prefer the sessions to be a bit longer. E.g. extra ½ hour for a break plus informal relationship building.”

“Can't think of anything.”

“Sweets.” (I think this was an “in-joke” because the group had a predeliction for chocolate - which we tried to satisfy! - Alec)

What aspect of the workshop could be improved – & how?

Recommendations

“The course is well done. Packed with valuable information and increases your enthusiasm for employing the HG diploma course.”

“Really good to enhance learning in practical ways re working with clients and technical issues.”

“Really practical and helpful preparation for part III as well as an excellent refresher and introduction to some new ideas.”

“This course will prepare you for part III in a very Human Givens way that is stress-free and supportive using left and right brain counselling skills.”

“This is a very helpful opportunity to revise and to recall and have the opportunity to practise good practice. Extremely helpful in building confidence and motivating me to get my videos sorted.”

“That people may feel the weekend helpful and beneficial wherever that are in their journey - in between part 2 and 3 or after part 3 and starting out as a therapist.”

“Approachability of tutors. Convenience of location. Suitability of facilities. Knowledge / expertise of tutors. Opportunity to discuss issues that may have emerged since HG training and/or no opportunity to discuss issues during training.”

“Provides a modern scientific(ish) approach to human problems through needs not being met. Groundbreaking!”

“Accessible language, clear ideas and principles, applicable to every issue I am currently challenged by. Welcoming and comfortable group.”

“It will raise awareness of the needs we have and how we can try to help ourselves when things might seem out of control.”

“Thought provoking, stimulating, enjoyable, safe environment to consider thinking differently.”

“It makes you rethink how you think and what you really need.”

“Interesting to those who value people more than outcomes.”

“That it's great to meet a group of people and be able to discuss and listen to their ideas / opinions. The human givens is about our basic needs. It's not complicated!”