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​List of Human Needs

It's easy to lose track of what's most important, and what underlying needs might be driving our behavior. Once we're tuned into what we need, we can start to come up with strategies to find fulfillment. Below is a list of needs to stimulate your thinking. What do you need?

CONNECTION
acceptance
affection
appreciation
belonging
cooperation
communication
closeness
community
companionship
compassion
consideration
consistency
empathy
inclusion
intimacy
love
mutuality
nurturing
respect/self-respect

CONNECTION continued
safety
security
stability
support
to know and be known
to see and be seen
to understand and
be understood
trust
warmth

PHYSICAL WELL-BEING
air
food
movement/exercise
rest/sleep
sexual expression
safety
shelter
touch
water

HONESTY
authenticity
integrity
presence

PLAY
joy
humor

PEACE
beauty
communion
ease
equality
harmony
inspiration
order

AUTONOMY
choice
freedom
independence
space
spontaneity

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

Source for List of Needs:
(c) 2005 by Center for Nonviolent Communication
Website: www.cnvc.org Email: cnvc@cnvc.org
Phone: +1.505-244-4041

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Katherine King, PsyD

Katherine King, PsyD is a clinical psychologist, writer, and educator. She has lived several lifetimes including past manifestations as a massage therapist, yoga teacher, bookseller, and dementia caregiver.