Needs - The energy of life and a universal life-serving quality, which, when
experienced, enhances life.  A need contains no reference to a specific person
taking a specific action.

Autonomy

  • Freedom of choice
  • with dreams, goals,
    values
  • Respect
  • Consideration
  • Individuality

Integrity

  • Authenticity
  • Creativity
  • Meaning
  • Self worth
  • Purpose

Connection

  • Acceptance
  • Appreciation
  • Belonging
  • Clarity
  • Closeness
  • Competence
  • Consideration
  • Contribution to
    enriching life/
    The well being
    of others
  • Emotional safety
  • Bonding
  • Empathy
  • Honesty
  • Inclusion
  • Love
  • Nurturing
  • Respect/Self-Respect
  • Safety
  • Security
  • Stability
  • Shared Reality
    Shared Values
  • To know and be known
  • To see and be seen
  • To understand
    and be understood
  • Trust
  • Warmth

Spiritual/Meaning

  • Awareness
  • Beauty
  • Challenge
  • Commitment
  • Connection with
    life bigger than you
  • Consciousness
  • Contribution
  • Discovery
  • Efficacy
  • Effectiveness
  • Growth
  • Inspiration
  • Learning
  • Play/fun
  • To Matter

Physical Nurturance

  • Air
  • Food
  • Movement/ exercise
  • Protection from life
    threatening forms
    of life
  • Rest
  • Self-Care
  • Shelter
  • Touch
  • water

Peace

  • Beauty
  • Communion
  • Ease
  • Equality
  • Harmony
  • Order
  • Serenity

Interdependence

  • Community
  • Friendship
  • Support
  • Co-creation/
    Collaboration
  • Cooperation
  • Mutuality
  • Sharing

Celebration

  • To celebrate
    the creation
    of life and
    dreams fulfilled
  • Mourning/
    To celebrate
    losses: loved
    ones, dreams


Other Needs


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(c) 2005
by Center for
Nonviolent
Communication 
www.cnvc.org 
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