Human needs according to NVC
In the Non-Violent Communication philosophy - on which the idea of Needs in the Spine Model is largely founded - humans all have the following needs…
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 |
Honesty | authenticity, integrity, presence |
Play | joy, humour |
Peace | beauty, communion, ease, equality, harmony, inspiration, order |
Physical Well-being | air, food, movement/exercise, rest/sleep, sexual expression, safety, shelter, touch, water |
Meaning | 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 |
Autonomy | choice, , freedom, independence, space, spontaneity |