Similarities Between Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs And Thrive Approach

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An exploration into the similarities between Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the Thrive approach. I have held the position of the Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) for sixteen years, so it is very important to get as much knowledge and understanding of the professional role, to ensure I support the children I work with effectively, and develop my own skills further. During this time as HLTA, various ways of teaching children within the class have been experienced, firstly through working with children in a supportive individual role which may, in later stages lead into controlling a whole classroom situation. During this time, there have been many times when strength and knowledge were greatly needed. For example, when a child shows …show more content…

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs during an interview held between Frick (2000) and Maslow both discussed parts of his life and early experiences in psychology. We learn that Maslow’s career extends back as early as the 1930s, where Maslow entered into psychology owing to concerns based upon humanistic behaviours formed around the Hierarchy of Needs theory. The main concerns to Maslow were those which featured American Socialism. The theory behind self-actualization, which by definition means the achievement of one’s potential through creativity, independence, spontaneity, and a grasp of the real world. Jones (2004) suggested Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs - MHN, is used by professionals within their work to understand how a person chooses to act. This theory is based upon how a person works towards filling their potential in the things they are expected to do do or undertake to achieve this. Within Maslow’s theory of needs, it presumes that if a child or a person can meet the required needs within the lower four categories. They can now begin to meet their needs in the higher categories. As they reach the higher category they can begin to excel in things they have been designed to do, which could include choosing to act in a more appropriate …show more content…

The foundation of MHN, if these needs are reached, then the child or individual can continue building upon the other categories. However, if these simple but important things in life stop or are not forthcoming, then the longer the child or individual will stay within this stage and it may become a major factor in the way they are cared for by outside agencies such as CAMHS and other mental health support agencies following referrals from Educational Psychologists. Safety Needs – are those of feeling safe, not being harmed in any way, which can also be seen as emotional needs, as a child or person will tend to stay away from anybody who can cause an emotional threat to them, whether it be through intimidation or manipulation? This may include family, friends and or others. Again, if the child feels any concerns for their safety from those who are close to them or not, it may become a concern with outside agencies, although if the child is within education than the concerns may be raised by the

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