The following list of needs is neither exhaustive nor definitive. It is meant as a starting place to support anyone who wishes to engage in a process of deepening self-discovery and to facilitate greater understanding and connection between people.
· CONNECTION – acceptance affection appreciation belonging cooperation communication closeness community companionship compassion consideration consistency empathy inclusion intimacy love mutuality nurturing respect/self-respect safety security stability support, to know and be known / see and be seen / understand and be understood, trust, warmth
· PHYSICAL WELL-BEING – air, food, water, movement/exercise, rest/sleep, sexual expression, safety, shelter, touch
· HONESTY – authenticity, integrity, presence
· PLAY – joy, humor
· PEACE – beauty, communion, ease, equality, harmony, inspiration, order
· MEANING – awareness, celebration of life, challenge, clarity, competence, consciousness, contribution, creativity, discovery, efficacy, effectiveness, growth, hope, learning, mourning, participation, purpose, self-expression, stimulation, to matter, understanding
· AUTONOMY – choice, freedom, independence, space, spontaneity
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