Basic Human Rights and Needs - The Recovery Emporium

BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS & NEEDS

I've had copies of these for so many years - stuck to my 'fridg' that I've long forgotten from where they came - though they're still pretty good ideas - in my opinion at least. Certainly not the 'all and everything' but a damn good start :-)

MY BILL OF RIGHTS

1.   The right to be treated with respect.

2.   The right to have and express my own feelings and opinions.

3.   The right to be listened to and taken seriously.

4.   The right to set my own priorities.

5.   The right to say no without feeling guilty.

6.   The right to ask for what I want.

7.   The right to get what I pay for.

8.   The right to ask for information from anyone.

9.   The right to make mistakes.

10.   The right to choose NOT to assert myself.

Basic Human Needs

Survival

Safety

Touching - ( skin contact )

Attention

Mirroring and Echoing

Guidance

Listening

Being Real

Participating

Acceptance: Others are aware of, take seriously and admire the Real Me.
Freedom to be Me
Tolerance of My feelings
Validation
Respect
Belonging and love

Opportunity to grieve losses and to grow

Support

Loyalty and trust

Accomplishment: Mastery, "Power, " "Control"
( Keep in mind - this is related to a human need for 'accomplishment' in life - it is not referring or relating to the 1st Step of the 12 Steps )
Creativity
Having a sense of completion
Making a contribution

Altering one's state of consciousness, transcending the ordinary

Sexuality

Enjoyment or fun

Freedom

Nurturing

Unconditional love ( including connection with a Higher Power )