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Premises - All human behavior is driven by current needs (discomforts). Most people try (futilely) to reduce surface needs, because they're unaware of the primary discomforts that cause them. Typical universal primary needs include feeling: |
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● inherently worthy, lovable, and loved ● accepted and respected by key people ● 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 ● free to explore and create |
● 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 satisfy current physical needs, including sensual pleasure and release ● free to conceive and nurture kids ● free to balance work, play, and rest ● free to choose how to use time, talents, and personal energy |
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The learnable skills of awareness and digging-down (below surface needs) help to discern current primary needs. Five other learnable skills help to fill them well. more detail / related info / Personal Bill of Rights / close |
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Typical Primary Needs