by Mark Tyrrell

Each and every one of us has a number of primal emotional and physical needs. When these needs are not adequately met, we fall prey to every kind of emotional disorder, from depression to addiction, in an often unconscious attempt to satisfy them somehow. When they are well met we feel fulfilled and contented and also have ‘spare capacity’ to focus on long term goals of our choice.

The basic needs

We all need:

• to give and receive attention

• to feel safe and secure

• a sense of control

• … …

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