Needs List
HINT:  Needs are more than the things we can't live without.  They represent our values, wants, desires and preferences for a happier and/or more meaningful experience as a human.  Although we have different needs in differing amounts at different times, they are universal in all of us.  When they are unmet, we experience feelings... when they are met, we experience feelings 
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CONNECTION
Acceptance
Affection
Appreciation
Belonging
Cooperation
Communication
Closeness
Community
Companionship
Compassion
Consideration
Consistency
Empathy
Inclusion
Intimacy
Love
Mutuality
Nurturing
Respect/Self-respect
Safety
Security
Shared Reality
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
Humor
Fun
Adventure

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
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