RESOURCES
Physiological Needs
1. Оxygen
2. Fluid
3. Nutrition
4. Temperature
5. Elimination
6. Shelter
7. Rest
8. Sex
Safety and Security Needs
1. Physical Safety – Reducing or eliminating threats to body or life. Physical need may at times take precedence over physiological needs.
2. Psychological Safety- A person must understand what to expect from others, including family members and the resource center personnel. A perceived threat causes stress. The individual may react in various ways to adapt to the stress. For example, an out going active person may become withdrawn or a previously cooperative person may suddenly refuse to participate. This may be a symptom of a need for safety and security emotionally.
Love and Belonging Needs
This need generally arises after physiological and safety needs are met. Only when the individual feels safe and secure does he or she have time and energy to seek love and belonging; and to share that love with others. This is where an individual’s God given gifts or gifts are acknowledged by peers.
Esteem and Self Esteem Needs
The need for self-esteem in linked to the desire for strength, achievement, adequacy, competence and confidence when facing the world and ones own independence. People also need recognition or appreciation from others. When both these needs are met, a person feels self-confident and useful. When this need is met a person will discover their gifts, talents, and abilities.
Need for Self-Actualization
Theoretically, when people have met all the lower- level needs, it is by self-actualization that they achieve their fullest potential. They have a mature multidimensional personality, frequently they are able to assume and complete multiple tasks. They achieve fulfillment from the pleasure of a job well done. They are not dependent on the opinions of others about appearance, quality of work or how to solve problems. Although they may have failings and doubts, they generally deal with them realistically. This is were purpose for life is discovered, which then produces a passion and zeal for living.
Characteristics of Self-Actualization :
- Solves own problem
- Assist others in problem solving
- Accepts suggestions from others
- Broad interests in work and social related topics
- Possesses good communication skills both as a listener and as a communicator
- Manages stress and assists others in managing stress
- Enjoys privacy
- Seeks new experiences and knowledge
- Confident in abilities and decisions
- Anticipates problems and successes
- Likes self
- Transcend exceeding all known standards and records