VIKTOR FRANKL LOGOTHERAPY Theory of Choice Group Presentation

Viktor Frankl 1905 -1997 n Vienna, Austria n Neurologist and Psychiatrist n Specialized in

World War II n n n 1942 - Terezín October 1944 - Auschwitz and

From Death-Camp to Existentialism n n n Freedom of will – responsibility Will to

Logotherapy n n n Meaning Centered Psychotherapy Focus on the future Emphasizes human responsibleness

Techniques Role of therapist n Role of client n Intention n Length n

Spirituality n n n Noological vs. spiritual dimension Conversion always possible Being worthy of

Closing Thoughts from Frankl n n It doesn’t matter what we expect from life,

References Corey, G. (1996). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Pacific Grove, CA:

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VIKTOR FRANKL LOGOTHERAPY Theory of Choice Group Presentation Jaclyn Cervo Nora Coleman Michael Driscoll Kristella Matahartshorn Melissa Windham

Viktor Frankl 1905 -1997 n Vienna, Austria n Neurologist and Psychiatrist n Specialized in suicide and depression

World War II n n n 1942 - Terezín October 1944 - Auschwitz and Turkheim April 1945 - liberated by the Americans

From Death-Camp to Existentialism n n n Freedom of will – responsibility Will to meaning - striving vs. driven Meaning of life - always possible Creating - experiencing – suffering Attitude toward guilt - pain- death

Logotherapy n n n Meaning Centered Psychotherapy Focus on the future Emphasizes human responsibleness Emotions are relative Freedom

Techniques Role of therapist n Role of client n Intention n Length n

Spirituality n n n Noological vs. spiritual dimension Conversion always possible Being worthy of the cross Humans capable of great good/evil Conflicts with Christianity

Closing Thoughts from Frankl n n It doesn’t matter what we expect from life, but what life expects from us. Love is the ultimate and highest goal to which man can aspire. He who has a why to live for can bear with almost any how. That which does not kill me, makes me stronger.

References Corey, G. (1996). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole. Frankl, V. E. (1967). Psychotherapy and existentialism: Selected papers on Logotherapy. New York: Simon & Schuster. Frankl, V. E. (1975). The unconscious God. New York: Simon & Schuster. Frankl, V. E. (1984). Man’s search for meaning: An introduction to logotherapy. New York: Simon & Schuster. Frankl, V. E. (1986). The doctor and the soul. New York: Vintage Books. Frankl, V. E. (2000). Man's search for ultimate meaning. New York: MJF Books. Jones, S. & Butman R. (1991), Modern Psychotherapies: A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal, Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press. Rice, G. (n. d. ). Life and works of viktor frankl. Retrieved from http: //www. logotherapyinstitute. org/life-and-works. html