Last Saturday I ran a group on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Basically, you cannot move up to the next need until the need below is met. When an incident occurs that has to do with disrupting your basic needs, you automatically concentrate on rebuilding that need until it is met. If your physiological needs are not met, you could not possibly reach your love needs.
In terms of Eating Disorders (because that is the population I work with), you could not possibly fulfill your need for love and safety if you are depriving your body of nutrients, or throwing off your digestive system. When having an eating disorder, you are not just changing your shape/weight; you are corrupting your mental and physical health.
Some clients were arguing the order of Maslow's hierarchy, thinking Esteem should be after Self-Actualization. They had a difficult time understanding how you could fulfill your esteem needs before reaching your own potential. What are your thoughts? I would love to hear...
Basically, you cannot move up to the next need until the need below is met. When an incident occurs that has to do with disrupting your basic needs, you automatically concentrate on rebuilding that need until it is met. If your physiological needs are not met, you could not possibly reach your love needs.
In terms of Eating Disorders (because that is the population I work with), you could not possibly fulfill your need for love and safety if you are depriving your body of nutrients, or throwing off your digestive system. When having an eating disorder, you are not just changing your shape/weight; you are corrupting your mental and physical health.
Some clients were arguing the order of Maslow's hierarchy, thinking Esteem should be after Self-Actualization. They had a difficult time understanding how you could fulfill your esteem needs before reaching your own potential. What are your thoughts? I would love to hear...
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