Maslow, Humanist Theory

[missamy]

Hi.

Would just like to say I have found some great info on this site, so thank you! So here goes my first post...!

I am currently writing about the humanist theory of Maslow for my development assignment and have come across a mental block!

I have written about the self centred approach and how we often use this with SEN children, but can anybody help me with how? Is it as simple as we provide them with encouragement and self worth?

Thanks

[tutu]

it is all about meeting the needs of the individual in order for them to achieve their potential i.e. self actualisation in maslow terms, which of course is different for everyone so for SEN a perfect choice.

[wendy<3]

I've written about the five levels of need, physical, safety, social, self esteem and creativity and how you need to reach each levels needs before progressing onto the next level. And how we are all motivated by an unsatisfied need and when you reach that goal it is no longer a motivation and you need to look at a rank higher. this applies to children and in the workforce. and you need to meet a persons needs in order for them to reach their full potential. I haven't as yet directly linked it to my workplace so i am waiting until i see my tutor to see if i am on the right track. hopefully i am i feel out of it as i've not been able to see my tutor for 6 weeks.