Needs (by category)

Autonomy

  • choice
  • dignity
  • freedom
  • independence
  • self-expression
  • space
  • spontaneity

Connection

  • acceptance
  • belonging
  • care
  • closeness
  • communication
  • communion
  • community
  • companionship
  • compassion
  • consideration
  • empathy
  • friendship
  • inclusion
  • inspiration
  • integrity
  • intimacy
  • love
  • mutuality
  • nurturing
  • partnership
  • presence
  • reality
  • respect/self-respect
  • security
  • self-acceptance
  • self-care
  • self-connection
  • self-expression
  • shared
  • stability
  • support
  • to know and be known
  • to see and be seen
  • trust
  • understanding
  • warmth

Meaning

  • awareness
  • celebration
  • challenge
  • clarity
  • competence
  • consciousness
  • contribution
  • creativity
  • discovery
  • effectiveness
  • efficiency
  • growth
  • integration
  • integrity
  • learning
  • mourning
  • movement
  • participation
  • perspective
  • presence
  • progress
  • purpose
  • self-expression
  • stimulation
  • understanding

Peace

  • acceptance
  • balance
  • beauty
  • communion
  • ease
  • equanimity
  • harmony
  • hope
  • order
  • peace-of~mind
  • space

Well-being

  • air
  • care
  • comfort
  • food
  • movement/exercise
  • rest/sleep
  • safety (physical)
  • self-care
  • sexual expression
  • shelter
  • touch
  • water

Play

  • adventure
  • excitement
  • fun
  • humor
  • joy
  • relaxation
  • stimulation