Books published by Human Givens Publishing Ltd

A journey of discovery of the underlying behaviour patterns that make us politically self-centred, and, effectively, less human.

A collection of Pat Williams' columns from Human Givens, the journal of the Human Givens Institute.

This memoir describes the various childhood experiences that informed the quest for meaning and the travels and adventures that came after asking his art tutor a question that ultimately led to a long association with the work of Idries Shah.

Why we dream: the definitive answer shows that dreaming is vital for mental health and that the brain state we associate with dreaming (the REM state) also has crucial importance when we are awake. Full of real life stories, dream examples and case histories, it gives readers the key to understanding their own remembered dreams.

A huge proportion of people suffer from severe, miserable, persistent or recurrent pain and many of them have been told that no physical cause for their pain can be found. This book acknowledges that pain that doesn't have a clear physical cause is still physically very real indeed and shows that all pain is both psychological and physical.

Looks at the way we understand and deal with a wide range of anxiety disorders. Based on the human givens approach to psychotherapy, this work contains science-based insights into human behaviour, our needs and the ways in which we get those needs met that will help you overcome a range of anxiety-led behaviours and take back control of your life.

Explains why rage and aggression is on the increase in our society and offers strategies to curb excessive anger in yourself and others - at home, in the workplace, in public and even whilst driving. This book explains the difference between healthy anger and destructive anger, and why anger is a natural survival strategy.

Remarkable stories about all kinds of addictive behaviours and how they were overcome illustrate the practical steps it takes to be free from additiction.

Stimulating and uplifting book exploding many myths and providing clear explanations for how to help all levels of depression. Includes many stories and case histories.

The authors guide the reader through their approach to emotional health and education, clearly explaining a body of psychological knowledge gained through decades of research into neurophysiology, psychology and behaviour.