Logotherapy

by talking to him about those. The therapists would also help my boyfriend on how to deal with problems by listening and talking to him. At the end of this therapy, my boyfriend would find his purpose in life and think about other people more (Logotherapy, 2015) Object Relations Therapy In order for me to refer my boyfriend for this particular therapy, he would have to have trouble forming new relationships. This therapy will help him because it shows him how his early relationships

This, also known as logotherapy, stipulates that the driving force in our life is a search for meaning. This meaning is more often than not overwhelmingly apparent in our lives; however, this is not the case when suffering takes place. In the first part of Man’s Search for Meaning, Frankl presents his strongest case-study for logotherapy—himself. He discusses his experiences in Auschwitz during World War II and what kept him going

In the book “Man’s Search for Meaning,” Viktor E. Frankl uses his experience in a concentration camp to write an empowering book about finding an ultimate purpose in life and seeing life as meaningful despite one’s circumstances. I am very fond of this book and there were many parts of the story that impacted me. One particular part of Frankl’s book held great significance. This part came after a burglar was found in the camp stealing potatoes, and some of the prisoners recognized him. When the camp

Historical Impact Statement Neurology has come a long way from the past and is currently helping solve world problems. In the past not, much was known about neurology, but as time goes by, neurology continues to improve more and more. Today neurology continues to improve as the world approaches the resolution of neurological problems. Neurology has changed over the years and is continuing to improve every day, as a new break though gets closer. The origins of neurology date back to Thomas Willis

The quest for happiness is not unique to any subset of gender, generation or population. For most, it is a path sought from the earliest age. It is not uncommon for a journey to find happiness to take individuals on a path that involves, relocation, travel to distant lands, interaction with other individuals and oftentimes, heartbreak. Sadly, the latter result is attributed to an individual’s hinge on attaining happiness through a relationship with another individual. Through application of the

“every man was controlled by one thought only: to keep himself alive” (5). It was during this time Frankl developed his own school of psychology called logotherapy. Through reading his book I have been able to deepen how I perceive parts of my life and my purpose in this world. Through the book Frankl goes deep into his idea of logotherapy. Logotherapy is based on the idea that “striving to find a meaning in one’s life is the primary motivational force in man” (99). Some may ask, “what exactly is the

Number 119,104: Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning Viktor Frankl had a chance to escape the wrath of World War II, but he didn’t! Instead, he chose to stay behind so that he could be close to his parents. That choice, ultimately led him to extreme experiences within several Nazi concentration camps, including the infamous Auschwitz. Watching those around him suffer the same fate, the same hardships and the same pain, he noticed that they all reacted differently. Those who had found a meaning

Brief description of client Anthony Griffith is a 40 year old non-gay man who identifies as African American, and appears to be his stated age. He is approximately 6’ 4” tall and weighs 200 lbs and appears to be in good health. He has been married for sixteen years in a “loving relationship” and was self-referred to counseling. The client has a BFA degree in Comedic Arts and is currently performing throughout the United States as a Stand-Up comic. Anthony was neatly dressed, had good hygiene, and

practices that have been shown to be effective in reducing rates of recidivism. Harvey Shrum has a Doctorate of Education and has worked as a Re-Entry Teacher at Folsom State Prison. He has written a book, Search for Meaning at the Broken Places, on Logotherapy, Intensive Journal and the stages of grief. Shrum focuses on three significant factors to address criminal behavior: addiction, “will to meaning” and education. Shrum recommends a variety of intensive, 18-24 month long rehabilitative programs

In Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl describes his revolutionary type of psychotherapy. He calls this therapy, logotherapy, from the Greek word "logos", which denotes meaning. This is centered on man's primary motivation of his search for meaning. To Frankl, finding meaning in life is a stronger force than any subconscious drive. He draws from his own experiences in a Nazi concentration camp to create and support this philosophy of man's existence. Frankl endured much suffering during