NEEDS INVENTORY
© 2005 by Center for Nonviolent Communication | Website: www.cnvc.org
The following list of needs is neither exhaustive nor definitive. It is meant as a starting place to support anyone who wishes to engage in a process of deepening self-discovery and to facilitate greater understanding and connection between people.
acceptance | belonging | appreciation | community | cooperation | communication| closeness | companionship | compassion | affection | 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
CONNECTION
awareness | consciousness | clarity | challenge | mourning | hope | growth | learning | understanding | contribution | participation | service | to matter | purpose | competence | efficacy | effectiveness | creativity | discovery | self-expression | stimulation | celebration of life
MEANING
air | food | water | movement | exercise | rest | sleep | touch | sexual expression | safety | shelter
PHYSICAL WELL-BEING
authenticity | integrity | presence
HONESTY
choice | freedom | independence | spontaneity | space
AUTONOMY
joy | humor
PLAY
beauty | communion | equality | harmony | ease | inspiration | order