Interdependent Needs
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Autonomy and authenticity |
To receive as well as to extend to others: |
autonomy |
acceptance, inclusion
appreciation |
(to choose one's goals, values, dreams and ways to realize them) |
(confirmation that a positive contribution has been made) |
integrity
(to live one's values) |
compassion |
authenticity |
(caring response to a perceived pain) |
(to be true to oneself) |
connection |
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consideration |
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(of our and others' needs or preferences) |
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cooperation |
consciousness |
community |
understanding |
(being part of something larger than ourselves) |
(the need for knowledge, wisdom, experience,) |
empathy |
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honesty |
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(honest feedback on our words and behaviors that enables us to learn from past behaviors and limitations) |
contribution
(to the enrichment of life)
meaning |
warmth, closeness, intimacy |
purposeful activity, work |
respect, self-respect |
growth |
support, nurturance |
competence |
trust, reassurance |
creativity, self-expression |
understanding |
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(to understand and be understood) |
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visibility
(to see and be seen or noticed) |
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Rest and play |
Safety and health
security
dependability, consistency
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enjoyment
challenge, stimulation
ease, relaxation
celebration and mourning
(of life and the cycles of birth, death) |
Harmony and balance
beauty, order, peace
wholeness, equality, mutuality
inspiration, communion |
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