Basic Needs

Physical Nurturance

Air

Food

Protection from Life-Threatening Forms of Life

Viruses

Bacteria

Insects

Predatory

Rest

Sexual Expression

Touch

Water

Autonomy

to choose one’s dreams, goals, values

to choose one’s plan for fulfilling one’s dreams, goals, values

Play

Fun

Celebration

to celebrate the creation of life and dreams fulfilled

to celebrate losses: loved ones, dreams, etc. (mourning)

Spiritual Communion

Harmony

Inspiration

Order

Peace

Interdependence

Acceptance

Closeness

Community

Contribution to the enrichment of Life

Emotional safety

Honesty

Love

Reassurance

Respect

Trust

Understanding

Shelter

Laughter

Beauty

Warmth

Empathy

Consideration

Appreciation

Integrity

Self-Worth

Authenticity

Creativity

Meaning

Support

Living Nonviolent Communication

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Movement and Exercise

(the empowering honesty that enables us to learn from our limitations)

(Exercising one's power by giving that which contributes to life)

Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D

21-Aug-2022