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Basic Human Needs and Behaviors

Basic Human Needs and Behaviors. Companion Training 1–Hour Training. Course Objectives. Theories of basic human needs and behaviors Understanding and being sensitive to people’s emotional and physical needs How can home care help meet these needs?. Theory of Basic Human Needs & Behaviors.

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Basic Human Needs and Behaviors

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  1. Basic Human Needs and Behaviors Companion Training 1–Hour Training

  2. Course Objectives • Theories of basic human needs and behaviors • Understanding and being sensitive to people’s emotional and physical needs • How can home care help meet these needs?

  3. Theory of Basic Human Needs & Behaviors • Maslow’s Hierarchy • People are motivated to achieve certain needs and that some needs take precedence over others. • Our most basic need is for physical survival, and this will be the first thing that motivates our behavior. • Once that level is fulfilled the next level up is what motivates us, and so on. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  4. These are biological requirements for human survival, e.g. air, food, drink, shelter, clothing, warmth, sex, sleep. • If these needs are not satisfied the human body cannot function optimally. • Maslow considered physiological needs the most important as all the other needs become secondary until these needs are met. Physiological Needs

  5. Protection from elements • Security • Order • Law • Stability • Freedom from fear. Safety Needs

  6. After physiological and safety needs have been fulfilled, the third level of human needs is social and involves feelings of belongingness. The need for interpersonal relationships motivates behavior • Examples include friendship, intimacy, trust, and acceptance, receiving and giving affection and love. Affiliating, being part of a group (family, friends, work). Love and Belonging Needs

  7. Esteem for oneself • Dignity • Achievement • Independence • Desire for reputation or respect from others • Status • Prestige Esteem Needs

  8. Self-Actualization • Realizing personal potential • self-fulfillment • seeking personal growth and peak experiences

  9. The best way to be sensitive to other people’s feelings is to listen carefully to what they have to say, and to speak kindly.  • It’s important to learn ways to take care of your own feelings as well. Understanding and being sensitive to people’s emotional and physical needs

  10. Pay attention to the person’s face • The face is the part of the body that is most likely to show emotions. • If you’re trying to determine whether someone is sad, upset, lonely or otherwise in pain, start by looking closely at the person’s facial expression Understanding and being sensitive to people’s emotional and physical needs

  11. Recognizing Social Cues About Emotions • Pay attention to the person’s face • The face is the part of the body that is most likely to show emotions. • If you’re trying to determine whether someone is sad, upset, lonely or otherwise in pain, start by looking closely at the person’s facial expression • Learn the signs of sadness • When someone is sad, you’ll likely be able to see it on his face.  Understanding and being sensitive to people’s emotional and physical needs

  12. 3. Be aware of signs of fear • Being sensitive to when someone's afraid can help you alter your own behavior 4. Consider body movement and posture • Signs of someone’s fatigue might include slumping shoulders and loosely held limbs 5. Think about what vocal tone might communicate • If the person is finding it difficult to talk, it’s possible that she’s upset or close to tears. Understanding and being sensitive to people’s emotional and physical needs

  13. Listening with Empathy 1.Clarify that you understand what another person said 2. Give your full attention to the person speaking 3. Listen without judgment 4. Use good manners 5. Acknowledge what the person has said 6. Don’t respond too quickly. Understanding and being sensitive to people’s emotional and physical needs

  14. Communicating Kindly 1. Ask questions. 2. Choose the best way to express your feelings 3. Affirm the positive when offering criticism 4. Avoid platitudes and cliches. 5. Use body language to communicate respect Understanding and being sensitive to people’s emotional and physical needs

  15. Home Care provides: • Companionship and socialization to those who would otherwise be alone 2. Assistance to meet basic daily needs for personal care, nutrition and safety • Assistance to remain independent in their own homes and the community • Positive reinforcement and encouragement 4. Love and kindness How can Home Care help meet these needs

  16. Questions

  17. QUIZ POST - TEST COURSE EVALUATION

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