We often express our needs through our emotions “I am angry, you made me angry, I am upset”.This often does not tell the listener what I need.We explored what all can be needs?
We made our own bookmarks and kids selected their own needs form the long list. They want to be listened to, to be respected, to have companionship, to be considered, to be safe, to be challenged….
Here is the list to start with (Thank you Shammi for sharing)
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
to see and be seen
to understand and
be understood
trust
warmth authenticity
integrity
presence 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
PLAY
joy
humor
PEACE
beauty
communion
ease
equality
harmony
inspiration
order
PHYSICAL WELL-
BEING
air
food
movement/exercise
rest/sleep
sexual expression
safety
shelter
touch
water
AUTONOMY
choice
freedom
independence
space
spontaneity