Who is Abraham Maslow Psychologist Studied human emotion & behaviors Believes everyone's decisions are based on basic human need Created Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Includes the following stages of need: Physical Need Safety Need Social Need Esteem Need Meeting all of these needs results in Self Actualization: the achievement of the best you can be

The achievement of the best a person can be Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs SELF ACTUALIZATION The achievement of the best a person can be ESTEEM NEED The need to set and achieve goals SOCIAL NEED The need for love and affection SAFETY NEED The need for shelter and protection from danger PHYSICAL NEED The need for food and water

physical The need for Food, Water, & Rest/Sleep Who or What? play a major role in fulfilling your physical needs? You Mom Dad Job What is a “worst case scenario” that could result in this need not being fulfilled?

safety The need to feel safe from harm & protected from Danger Who or What? Play a major role in fulfilling your safety needs Security alarm Parents Dog Locks on Doors What is a circumstance that could negatively impact ones ability to “feel safe” & fulfill this basic need?

social The need for love, acceptance, & affection Who or what? Play a major role in fulfilling your social needs? Parents Siblings Extended Family Peers Teachers Co-workers What is an example of something that could occur in one’s life that negatively influences their ability to fulfill their social needs?

esteem The need to have self respect along with the ability to set and achieve goals Why would achieving goals impact the way you view and respect yourself? Who or What? Plays a role in fulfilling your esteem needs Grades in school Accomplishments (getting your drivers license) Getting & maintain a job Extracurricular activities/athletics Involvement in non-school related organizations What would someone's life look like (example) if they were unable to fulfill their esteem needs?

Self actualization The achievement of the best a person could be Once you have reached Self Actualization do you maintain it for the rest of your life? What could occur in ones life that might effect one’s ability to maintain self actualization? Death of a loved one Job loss Divorce New Baby Marriage College Graduation Revisit your list of 10 needs from the bell ringer and identify which level of Maslow’s each one fits into.

The achievement of the best a person can be Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs SELF ACTUALIZATION The achievement of the best a person can be ESTEEM NEED The need to set and achieve goals SOCIAL NEED The need for love and affection SAFETY NEED The need for shelter and protection from danger PHYSICAL NEED The need for food and water

SELF ESTEEM The confidence and worth that you feel about yourself. Self Perceptions are ever changing Individuals who influence your self esteem: Parents Teachers Peers You are in control of your self esteem

Four Elements For Positive Self-Esteem Recognizing and Accepting Strengths Classroom, athletics, job, church, activities, hobbies, music, computers, etc. What are your strengths? Creating a Sense of Belonging Surround yourself with positive, supportive people Who or what gives you a sense of belonging? Be content and grateful Accepting your role in your life, job, family etc. What qualities in life are you grateful for? Having Positive Role Models Picking individuals in your life to surround yourself around, along with looking up to Who are your role models?

Getting to Know you and your strengths Points are given for the following: 5 for completing & turning in assignment with your name, class period and date on time 5 for visual appeal, easy to read, 8 per block on the shield