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DR. IVAN KENNEDY

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

PhD Education, BSc Psychology, DipHE Counselling Tel 085 147 3040 Email kennedy.ivan@



Basic Needs

According to William Glasser, (1998) all behaviour is used to acquire an outcome that satisfies one's Basic Needs (5 genetically endowed needs). Typically, such behaviour is emitted when one perceives an incongruity between one's real experienced world and one's ideal world (or "Quality World"). In effect, this psychological model proposes how and why people behave the way they do and states that throughout life, a person's behaviour is always purposeful, i.e., to meet one of the innate Basic Needs. Therefore, exploring one's Basic Needs can help to enhance meeting needs, alleviate pain, improve mental health, change behaviour, become more self-aware, and achieve growth within oneself, relationships, etc. Furthermore, exploring needs can be catalytic for therapeutic discussion/focal points. The Basic Needs are:

1. Survival; Beyond eating and breathing, survival includes feeling secure and safe. For some people, this may mean being prepared for unexpected events, not taking risks, taking care of their health, exchanging lots of love and affection, maintaining status quo, planning for the future, and working hard at a job.

2. Love and belonging; Personal love and intimacy, concern about the wellbeing of others, getting to know new people, closeness with friends or those whom we love, feeling comfortable at home, relating well with people and they with you, satisfying relationships are all aspects of love and belonging.

3. Power or achievement; Power takes many forms such as having wealth, prestige, respect, and recognition from others, talking and being listened to, being taken seriously, enjoyment of competition and especially winning, and a fear of showing vulnerability. Achieving and being recognised for achievements is important to someone with a high need for power.

4. Freedom; This may include the freedom to pursue different interests and encouragement from your partner to do so, resistance to being told what to do, desire to live your own life in your own way, willingness to take responsibility for your life, and open-mindedness.

5. Fun; The need for play, for pleasurable activity, learning new things, creative activity, enjoyment of a sense of humour, the ability to laugh at yourself, spontaneity, and a positive outlook on life are all a part of fun.

Items 1. It is important to be safe 2. I like to be prepared for all life events 3. I dislike taking risks 4. My physical health is important to me 5. Having money is important to me 6. I like to plan for my retirement 7. It is important to be emotionally safe 8. I have a strong interest in sex 9. I dislike taking risks with my health/safety 10. Work is important to me Total Survival Score ?10

Survival Low 1 2

Currently 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

3 4 5 High Optimal 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

Based on work of William Glasser's Choice Theory

DR. IVAN KENNEDY

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

PhD Education, BSc Psychology, DipHE Counselling Tel 085 147 3040 Email kennedy.ivan@



Love and Belonging

Low 1 2 3 4 5 High

Items

Currently

Optimal

1. I like to make friends

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

2. I find it easy to talk to anyone

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

3. I want people to like me

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

4. I like deep meaningful relationships

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

5. I like to spend lots of time with people

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6. I dislike when other people are distressed

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

7. I like being a member of groups/organisations

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

8. Having partner is important to me

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

9. I like to keep in contact with people

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

10. It is important to feel comfortable at home

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

Total Love and Belonging Score ?10

Power and Achievement

Items

Currently

Optimal

1. I dislike making mistakes

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

2. I like to be acknowledged for what I say

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

3. I want to be the best

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

4. I have ambition

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

5. I dislike being disrespected

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6. I like to take charge

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

7. I like money

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

8. I like to achieve in life

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

9. I like order

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

10. I like to be acknowledged for what I do

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

Total Power Score ?10

Freedom

Items

Currently

Optimal

1. I like to have choices in most things

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

2. I am active

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

3. I get restless when sitting at a desk/indoors

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

4. I like to try new things

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

5. I dislike being told what to do

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6. Order does not matter to me

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

7. I like to do things my way

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

8. I admit my mistakes

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

9. I like lots of free time

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

10. I have a liberal mind-set

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

Total Freedom Score ?10

Fun

Items

Currently

Optimal

1. I like to laugh

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

2. I like to be silly sometimes

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

3. I like to learn new things

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

4. I like to create things (words, art, etc.)

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

5. I like jokes

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6. I am spontaneous

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

7. Life is fun

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

8. I can laugh at myself

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

9. I like to dance/sing to music

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

10. I like to do things because they are fun

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

Total Fun Score ?10

Based on work of William Glasser's Choice Theory

DR. IVAN KENNEDY

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

PhD Education, BSc Psychology, DipHE Counselling Tel 085 147 3040 Email kennedy.ivan@

Based on work of William Glasser's Choice Theory

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