Page 9 - Course 2 Brain Needs Series: Cups of Needs Model
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‘World Around Me’ Needs Cups
A model to help children consider their levels of ‘emotional need’ so they can prepare to meet them
positively in ways that are ‘good for me, good for everyone’.
We all have different emotional needs to feel ok:
▪ Some people need to feel totally in control to feel ok. Others are happy to go along with what other
people want.
▪ Some people need to feel they will be great at something before they give it a try. Others are happy to
have a go – even if they might not do so well.
Here are 6 really important World Around Me emotional needs: