Typical Primary Needs Premises - All human behavior is driven by needs (discomforts). Most people try to reduce surface needs, because they're unaware of the primary discomforts that cause them. Typical primary needs include feeling... |
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● inherently worthy, lovable, and loved ● accepted and respected by key peo- ple ● free to make personal life decisions ● free to assert personal opinions and needs and be heard ● free to develop personal spirituality ● freedom to learn and grow ● free to seek, evaluate, and accept help ● free to learn about and enjoy the world ● safe from pain, loss, and overwhelm |
● competent and confident at life tasks ● realistic hope for filling key needs ● aware of current needs and feelings ● free to seek, receive, and give love ● free to fill current physical needs, in- cluding sensual pleasure and release ● free to conceive and nurture kids ● free to balance work, play, and rest ● free to choose how to use time, ta- lents, and personal energy ● free to explore and create |
The learnable skills of awareness and digging-down (below surface needs) help to discern current primary needs. Five other skills help to fill them well. / video |