Human Needs Audit

The human given’s organising idea is profound and this emotional human givens needs audit will make it come alive for you. We all need to understand our essential emotional human needs and how well we are meeting them. If our needs are not being well met, then we will be suffering from mental and emotional distress.

This human givens needs audit is your first step on the road to recovery.

Human Givens Emotional Needs

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Your Human Needs Evaluation

These statements are concerned with how satisfied you are about various aspects of your life OVER THE LAST WEEK.

The extreme left represents complete dissatisfaction and the extreme right represents complete satisfaction. Simply mark the place on the line that feels right for you. Remember to choose your answers with respect to THE LAST WEEK.

1. I had a sense of control over day to day events.

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2. I was able to relax when I felt I needed to.

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3. I felt able to give attention to others.

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4. I felt that life was meaningful.

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5. I had interest or pleasure in doing things.

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6. I felt able to remain calm enough when dealing with challenging situations.

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7. I had time and space for myself.

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8. I felt safe and secure.

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9. I slept well.

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10. I had a sense of closeness or connection with someone.

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11. I felt positive and hopeful.

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12. I dealt with my problems effectively.

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13. I felt that I'm achieving something.

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14. I felt valued and respected.

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15. I received positive attention.

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