Universal Needs Inventory and Feelings Flashcards

This set explores the categories of the Universal Needs Inventory and identifies specific feeling states associated with whether those needs are satisfied or unmet.

SUBSISTENCE

Physical needs including food, water, shelter, health, air, movement, exercise, rest, sleep, sexual expression, safety, and touch.

PROTECTION

The need for safety, security, stability, support, and order.

AFFECTION (LOVE)

The need for connection, acceptance, belonging, care, appreciation, cooperation, communication, closeness, companionship, compassion, consideration, consistency, empathy, intimacy, mutuality, nurturing, respect, trust, warmth, and the experience of being known, seen, and understood.

UNDERSTANDING

The need for learning, growth, meaning making, discovery, awareness, clarity, consciousness, stimulation, and the state of knowing and seeing.

PARTICIPATION

The need for community, inclusion, shared purpose, contribution, communion, equality, and harmony.

LEISURE (RECREATION)

The need for rest, fun, joy, play, humor, ease, and peace.

CREATION

The need for self-expression, innovation, purpose, efficacy, effectiveness, inspiration, and beauty.

IDENTITY

The need for self-worth, recognition, integrity, authenticity, honesty, presence, self-respect, to matter, celebration of life challenge, competence, mourning, and hope.

FREEDOM

The need for choice, autonomy, self-determination, independence, space, spontaneity, and self-reliance.

FEELINGS WHEN NEEDS ARE MET

Emotional states such as AFFECTIONATE, ENGAGED, HOPEFUL, CONFIDENT, EXCITED, GRATEFUL, INSPIRED, JOYFUL, EXHILARATED, PEACEFUL, and REFRESHED.

FEELINGS WHEN NEEDS ARE NOT MET

Emotional states such as AFRAID, ANNOYED, ANGRY, VULNERABLE, AVERSION, CONFUSED, DISCONNECTED, YEARNING, DISQUIET, EMBARRASSED, FATIGUE, PAIN, SAD, and TENSE.

ENGAGED

A feeling when needs are met characterized by being curious, interested, fascinated, absorbed, enchanted, or alert.

AVERSION

A feeling when needs are not met characterized by being horrified, contemptuous, disgusted, repulsed, hostile, or feeling hate.

DISCONNECTED

A feeling when needs are not met characterized by being withdrawn, numb, distant, aloof, alienated, or detached.

EXHILARATED

A feeling when needs are met characterized by being thrilled, ecstatic, elated, radiant, blissful, or enthralled.

FATIGUE

A feeling when needs are not met characterized by being tired, depleted, burnt out, exhausted, lethargic, or beat.