Outline of the five basic needs which govern and inform human behaviour: purpose, companionship, control, security, and self-worth.

Psycho-emotional Needs		Behavioural Strategy		Psycho-emotional Gratification
Purpose (Genesis 2:8,15)		Desire to make an impact or contribution. Devotion of time and energy to work or some project. Achieving a goal or objective is stressed.		Contribution, accomplishment, achievement (Neh. 2:11-20) a) Unhealthy - obsession with productivity and results (eg. workaholic) b) Healthy - realistic meaningful and worthwhile goals.
Companionship (Genesis 2:18)		Desire for friendship, intimacy or romance. Desire for belonging, acceptance, and affection. Stress is on togetherness and social interplay.		Intimate relationship, fellowship (Cant. 3:1-5) a) Unhealthy - immoral or promiscuous relations (eg. adulteress, homosexual) b) Healthy - loving marriage, warm friendship
Control (Genesis 3:12,13)		Desire to be in charge or command of situations. Desire to have a handle on matters, and not to be overwhelmed or dominated. Desire for a sense of empowerment. Avoidance of unpredictability and uncertainty.		Empowerment, independence (Jn. 20:19-23) a) Unhealthy - authoritarian and violent behaviour (eg. physical abuser) b) Healthy - responsible, informed, decision-making
Security (Genesis 3:8-10)		Desire for safety and protection. Desire support and company. Stress is on inner peace. Familiarity and orderliness are important.		Support, protection, company (Jn. 14:1-6; 16:25-33) a) Unhealthy - indulgent behaviour and questionable associates (eg. alcoholic, drug abuser) b) Healthy - caring community or strong friendships
Self-worth (Genesis 3:7)		Desire to feel worthy, valuable, or acceptable. Conforms to expectations and standards. Stress is on self-affirmation.		Affirmation, approval, encouragement (Mt. 25:14-30) a) Unhealthy - exhibitive and self-centred behaviours (eg. braggart) b) Healthy - encouraging community or positive family and friends