2010 Human Givens Conference – book early to ensure your place
The theme of this year's HGI conference, which takes place on the weekend of 6th - 7th November at Sunningdale in Berkshire, is "Relationships—the human givens perspective".
This year's Guest Speaker is Dr Aric Sigman who will be talking on: 'Relationships and the media'. Also speaking will be the Canadian diplomat John Bell who will be discussing the important role of HG in Middle-East negotiations.
The various other speakers will continue to explore the key theme from a number of angles, some of which include:
- Relationships between children and adults
- What makes a good relationship
- What makes relationships break down
- Community action: Reclaim Life
- Improving a police counselling service with HG (exciting new data)
- How ideas spread
- Why it is more powerful to hear a story than read one
- Occupational psychology – a fresh look
- Why the universe is built on relationships
- Relationships and attention.
The cost is £285.00 per delegate which includes attendance at both days with lunch, a Saturday evening dinner, tea/coffee at each break and conference materials. (There is accommodation available at Sunningdale Park which can be booked separately direct or via lastminute.com.)
Click Here for a PDF copy of the Conference Leaflet and Booking Form or call Kathy Hardy on +44 (0)1323 811662 to book your place.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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