NeuroTalk Support Groups - Maslow's hierarchy of needs

(I'm sorry that I sort of hacked up the cut and paste job.
The two links here illustrate his theory very well -- much better than I can.)

Good picture of the pyramid at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow's_hierarchy

According to Maslow writing in the 1940s about the Theory of Human Motivation, people need food and shelter and safety and security before they can benefit from other aspects of living like love, achievement, self-actualization.

Safety needs have to be met before the person can grow into their full selves.

http://www.answers.com/topic/maslow-...archy-of-needs

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs is often depicted as a pyramid consisting of five levels: the first lower level is being associated with Physiological needs, while the top levels are termed growth needs associated with psychological needs. Deficiency needs must be met first.

Once these are met, seeking to satisfy growth needs drives personal growth. The higher needs in this hierarchy only come into focus when the lower needs in the pyramid are met.

1. physiological,
2. safety,
3. love,
4. esteem, and
5. self-actualization

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Safety needs

Safety and Security needs include:

-Personal security from crime
-Financial security
-Health and well-being
-Safety net against accidents/illness and the adverse impacts

I think that the pyramid / hierarchy can be a good graphic depiction of our needs.

M.