Whether we ascribe to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Glasser’s Choice Theory Basic Needs, or John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory Needs, we understand each human soul has certain vital needs. When working with clients from a nonjudgmental stance, it is especially helpful to look at an individual’s behaviors, both healthy and unhealthy, as ways of protecting their vital needs. I often see clients struggling to protect themselves, especially in the context of these vital needs, and suffering because these unhealthy protections harm them and create difficulties for them in their most important relationships. This graphic builds a new awareness for clients of their vital needs. For more information, see the full blog post on the five vital needs.

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