From Stress to Psychosis
New insights into the causes of mental illness, including severe conditions like schizophrenia, are explaining distressing symptoms and reducing suffering...
'From Stress to Psychosis: how to prevent mental illness' gives you the answers – and much more..
Over the last two decades, course tutor Ivan Tyrrell has played an influential role in integrating psychotherapy and counselling with the latest findings about brain functioning and human behaviour. On his enlightening course, you will find out how this knowledge – and the many insights derived from it – can be easily applied to improve the mental health of people suffering from a wide range of conditions, including the more serious.
He explains, among other things, what happens to us when the brain is put under stress; why stress is associated with mental illness; why some people experience psychotic episodes and others don't; what the difference is between being 'stressed' – which doesn't feel good – and being 'stretched', which does. And why people on the autistic spectrum experience stress so intensely.
You will also discover what people need to lead mentally and emotionally healthy lives – and what the best type of help is for anyone requiring psychotherapeutic interventions in order to recover quickly from stress overload, depression and anxiety disorders (including PTSD).
And you will learn about a revolutionary new theory – described by some psychiatrists as "the only model on the table that explains the symptoms of schizophrenia" – which throws much-needed light on this distressing illness and explains why it has been virtually eliminated in communities where the correct approach to dealing with early onset of psychosis exists.
The resulting psychotherapeutic human givens guidelines are already improving treatment – bringing important new hope to sufferers and those working with or caring for them.
How everyday life affects the mind/body system
We look at what recent scientific findings tell us about brain functioning and behaviour – and the essence of the processes involved. This essential overview includes:
The APET™ model explored: its application with stress and depression
Psychosis: what is going on?
Treating psychological trauma quickly
'From Stress to Psychosis' is based on our one-day seminar of the same name. This online course is split into 4 modules, each of which are broken down further into different sections containing filmed lectures given in English by the tutor, Ivan Tyrrell.
Each film clip is followed by a short series of multiple choice questions. These are designed to help you think about and absorb the course content and to check that you have understood the main points of that section before proceeding to the next.
There are also course notes for you to download, plus additional reading information and helpful links.
You can take as long as you like to work your way through the course and can view it as many times as you like.
Once you have completed the course, you will receive a CPD certificate, which counts towards the Human Givens Diploma.
When you successfully complete the course, you will be awarded a CPD Certificate by HG College and The Human Givens Institute (equivalent to 6 hours of continuing professional development).
'From Stress to Psychosis' is also a required module of Part 1 of the Human Givens Diploma, so by successfully completing this online course you will also have completed a part of this highly respected qualification.
“A different approach to the medical model – more humane and holistic, which is what is needed.”
Outreach & Development Worker (Mental Health)
“Excellent new insights into psychosis.”
Psychiatrist
“Very helpful – I've learnt so much about the brain's role in creating disturbed behaviour. All very well explained and easy to understand.”
Counsellor/Therapist
“A welcome, commonsense approach to helping people.”
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“The best explanation of schizophrenia I have heard.”
Probation Officer
“Brilliant! A frank and straightforward explanation of psychosis – this approach is far too valuable to be ignored. A real contribution to humanity and our understanding of our fellow human beings. Thank you.”
Teacher
“Lots of new information. And the HG approach helps it make sense, instead of being a confusing mass.”
Psychotherapist
“A brilliant, sensible and sensitive approach that works.”
Learning Mentor
“Today's session was excellent, and the insights into psychosis/ psychotic behaviour were fantastically helpful and well explained. Really glad I came.”
Probation Officer
“Thanks. Great tutor, always very open to discussion and extremely helpful.”
Full time mother/student
“Excellent insight into psychosis – have a greater understanding of what it is – wish I had known this years ago when I was practicing as a midwife!”
Teacher
“Literally mind-expanding.”
Physiotherapist
“What I've learnt today will greatly enhance my practice.”
Psychologist
“The human givens approach has been invaluable to me in looking in a new light at mental health. This day was well explained in simple ways and provides useful knowledge that is easily transferable to practice. I feel I have learned as much that will be of practical use to me in my work today as I did in 3 years professional training at university. The human givens approach is a revelation!”
Palliative Care Social Worker
“Extremely helpful – a much more useful, more relevant perspective on mental health – thank you.”
Mental Health Nurse/MH Lecturer
“The information was very well presented and the discussions enlightening.”
Editor of Academic Research
“An excellent day. It has greatly helped my understanding of how stress can lead to psychosis and depression.”
Nurse/Counsellor
“New ground, new hope. Thank you.”
TV Producer / Mother of son with psychosis
“...a new and very clear way of thinking about healthy living.”
Social Care Support Worker
“Lots of new ideas and material – excellent organising ideas. Simplifies so much.”
Psychotherapist
“A good introduction to psychosis for someone who has little knowledge of the condition.”
Behaviour Mentor
“Fascinating – food for thought. Must investigate the human givens approach further.”
Mental Health Nurse
“Wonderful! Today has given me a much clearer understanding of the causes of mental health problems and how to treat them.”
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Welcome
Please note
Course Notes - download here
1. How we acquire knowledge
– multiple choice questions 1
– multiple choice questions 2
2. Your emotional needs
– multiple choice questions
3. Nature’s gifts to us
– multiple choice questions
4. The APET™ model and motivation
– multiple choice questions
5. Why we dream
– multiple choice questions
6. What determines our differences
– multiple choice questions 1
– multiple choice questions 2
7. Triggers for emotional distress
– multiple choice questions
8. Emotions dominate thought
– multiple choice questions
9. The cycle of depression
– multiple choice questions 1
– multiple choice questions 2
10. What causes psychosis
– multiple choice questions 1
– multiple choice questions 2
11. Treatment protocols for a psychotic breakdown
– multiple choice questions
12. How to quickly detraumatise the brain
– multiple choice questions 1
– multiple choice questions 2
Further information
13. Conclusion – how to promote emotional health and wellbeing
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