Needs Inventory
From The Center for Nonviolent Communication
www.cnvc.org
Autonomy
- To choose one’s dreams, goals, values
- To choose one’s plan for fulfilling one’s dreams, goals, values
Celebration
- To celebrate the creation of life and dreams fulfilled.
- To celebrate losses: loved ones, dreams, etc. (mourning)
Integrity
- Authenticity
- Creativity
- Meaning
- Self-worth
Interdependence
- Acceptance
- Appreciation
- Closeness
- Community
- Consideration
- Contribution to the enrichment of life (to exercise one’s power by giving what contributes to life)
- Emotional Safety
- Honesty (the empowering honesty that enables us to learn from our limitations)
- Love
- Reassurance
- Respect
- Support
- Trust
- Understanding
- Warmth
Physical Nurturance
- Air
- Food
- Movement, exercise
- Protection from life-threatening forms of life: viruses, bacteria, insects, predatory animals
(especially human beings) - Rest
- Sexual expression
Play and Spiritual Communion
- Beauty
- Harmony
- Inspiration
- Order
- Peace
Marilynne Chöphel, M.A. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
www.dharmaspirit.com