MASLOWS HIERARCHY OF NEEDS Christian Relationships Personal Inventory

MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS Christian Relationships

Personal Inventory 1. 5 things I need to survive are… l 2. Explain why these are collectively important to your survival 5 things I need to thrive are… l Explain why these are collectively important to your thrival 3. Consider Maslow’s Hierarchy and Self-Actualization as occurring in “epochs” and not a final life-span achievement… l How would you evaluate your “self-actualization” level with regard to The Profile of the Graduate at Graduation? Grad@Grad l What areas are your strong points, and why? Which need more work, and why?

Abraham Maslow l l l B: April 1, 1908 D: June 8, 1970 Brooklyn, New York Married & had 3 children Psychology degrees l l BA 1930, MA 1931, Ph. D 1934 (all from U of Wisconsin) Humanist Psychologist

Humanists Believe… l l Humanists believe in the potential of humanity. affirm the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability to determine right and wrong

Humanists Believe… l l Can be religious or atheistic Humanists believe that we strive for the upper reaches of our abilities, we seek the frontiers of creativity, the highest reaches of consciousness and wisdom

Humanist Psychology l Humanists do not believe that man is controlled through mechanical forces (stimuli and reinforcement) such as behaviorism or through instinctual impulses (subconscious psychoanalysis i. e. Freud)

Maslow’s Pyramid l Physiological needs l Safety needs l Belonging needs l Esteem needs l Self-actualization needs

The five needs l l l Physiological needs are to do with the maintenance of the human body. If we are unwell, then little else matters until we recover. Safety needs are about putting a roof over our heads and keeping us from harm. If we are rich, strong and powerful, or have good friends, we can make ourselves safe. Belonging needs introduce our tribal nature. If we are helpful and kind to others they will want us as friends. Esteem needs are for a higher position within a group. If people respect us, we have greater power. Self-actualization needs are to 'become what we are capable of becoming', which would our greatest achievement.

Self-Actualization Traits reality-centered o differentiate what is fake and dishonest from what is real and genuine problem-centered o treat life’s difficulties as problems demanding solutions different perception of means and ends o the means -- the journey -- was often more important than the ends solitude o comfortable being alone personal relations o have a few close friends and family members, rather than more shallow relationships with many people autonomy o a relative independence from physical and social needs

Self-Actualization Traits resisted enculturation o not susceptible to social pressure to be "well adjusted" or to "fit in" unhostile sense of humor o prefer to joke at one’s own expense, or at the human condition, and never directing humor at others acceptance of self and others o more likely to take others as they are than try to change others spontaneity and simplicity o prefer being yourself rather than being pretentious or artificial humility and respect o open to ethnic and individual variety, even treasuring it human kinship o social interest, compassion, humanity

Self-Actualization Traits strong ethics o good sense of right & wrong that doesn’t necessitate religion freshness of appreciation o an ability to see things, even ordinary things, with wonder creative o inventive and original peak experiences o takes you out of yourself, that makes you feel very tiny, or very large, to some extent one with life or nature or God

My Bucket List: 1. Write down 10 things that you want to accomplish in your lifetime. 2. Do you believe that achievements on this list will bring you closer to overall “Self-Actualization”? Why or why not? 3. Construct a visual representation of your Bucket List: Poster, Mobile, Diorama, etc. l The artifact must contain a visual representation of all 10 items on your list: pictures, symbols, etc. l The artifact must contain a type-written caption for each of the 10 items that includes § What is the desired achievement. § Why you believe it will help fulfill your life (importance/value)

Self-Actualization Imperfections found in those who’ve “self- actualized” o often suffered considerable anxiety and guilt can be absentminded and overly kind some can have unexpected moments of ruthlessness, surgical coldness, and loss of humor