The Criteria of Emotional Maturity
These words were those of Dr. William Menninger, as in the clinic.
1. the ability to deal constructively with reality.
2. The capacity to adapt to change.
3. A relative freedom from symptoms that are produced by tensions and anxieties.
4. the capacity to find more satisfaction in giving than receiving.
5. The capacity to relate to other people in a consistent manner with mutual satisfaction and helpfulness.
6. The capacity to sublimate, to direct one's instinctive hostile energy into creative and constructive outlets.
7. The capacity to love."
Bingo!
2. The capacity to adapt to change.
3. A relative freedom from symptoms that are produced by tensions and anxieties.
4. the capacity to find more satisfaction in giving than receiving.
5. The capacity to relate to other people in a consistent manner with mutual satisfaction and helpfulness.
6. The capacity to sublimate, to direct one's instinctive hostile energy into creative and constructive outlets.
7. The capacity to love."
Bingo!
