An expandable version of the NVC List of Needs, version 1. For background information on this list, please see A Mobile-Friendly NVC Needs List.
Body
- Air
- Food
- Health
- Movement
- Physical safety
- Sleep
- Shelter
- Touch
- Water
Security
- Consistency
- Order/Structure
- Peace
- Peace of mind
- Protection/Safety (emotional)
- Quiet
- Stability
- Trust
Freedom
- Autonomy
- Choice
- Ease
- Focus/Traction
- Independence
- Self-empowerment
- Self-responsibility
- Solitude
- Space
- Spontaneity
R&R
- Humor
- Irreverence
- Play/Fun
- Rejuvenation
- Relaxation
Connection
- Affection
- Attention
- Bonding
- Closeness
- Companionship
- Gratitude
- Harmony
- Intimacy
- Love
- Mutuality
- Nurturing
- Sexual expression
- Shared reality
- Support
- Tenderness
- Warmth
Community
- Belonging
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Cooperation
- Equality
- Hospitality
- Inclusion
- Mutuality
- Participation
- Partnership
- Shared values
- Welcoming
Mattering
- Acceptance
- Care
- Consideration
- Empathy
- Gentleness
- Kindness
- Mourning
- Mutuality
- Respect
- To be heard, seen
- To be known, understood
- To be trusted
- Understanding others
Healthy Ego
- Authenticity
- Boundaries
- Competence
- Determination/ Grit
- Dignity
- Energy
- Growth
- Healing
- Honesty
- Humility
- Integrity
- Mattering to self
- Self-acceptance
- Self-care
- Self-connection
- Self-expression
- Self-knowledge
- Self-realization
- Self-respect
- Self-trust/Confidence
- Vitality
Understanding
- Awareness
- Clarity
- Discovery
- Learning
- Making sense of life
- Stimulation
Meaning
- Aliveness
- Challenge
- Contribution
- Creation
- Effectiveness
- Exploration
- Integration
- Purpose
- Vision/Dreams
Liberation
- Awakening
- Beauty
- Blame-free
- Celebration of life
- Communion
- Compassion
- Co-creation
- Equanimity
- Faith
- Flow
- Hope
- Inspiration
- Joy with others
- Letting go/Releasing
- Nature
- Presence
- Simplicity
- Transcendence
- Wonder
* = An expanded list item