This book provides an in-depth analysis of of the logotherapy of Viktor Frankl and delves into the spiritual depths of an inherent search for meaning in life. Written by a highly experienced and competent logotherapist trained by Frankl himself, this book is excitingly new and unique in that it takes the reader, in the role of a client accompanied by the author in the role of the therapist, through the unfolding phase-by-phase process of logotherapy. Logotherapy is explored as a depth and as a height psychology. From a provoked will to meaning out of the depths of a spiritual unconscious, the author takes the search for meaning to the ultimate heights in the achievement of human greatness. This book brings Frankl's own profound life's orientation back to life and, in its reader-friendly style, has the freshness of Frankl's own way of writing. It is written in a refreshingly simple and straightforward style for easy accessibility to a wide readership. It includes cases studies andexercises for readers and is meant for use in logotherapy courses worldwide. Additionally, it will appeal to laypersons seeking a deeper meaning to their lives, psychology students and mental health professionals alike.

Takes Frankl's teachings to levels seldom explored in academic volumes on logotherapy Is written in a simple and straightforward style accessible for students, professionals and laypersons Presents a revolutionary new view of psychopathology and offers a new approach to and treatment of mental illness

Autorentext

Teria Shantall, PhD, completed her training as a clinical psychologist at the Tavistock Clinic in London and studied Logotherapy with the late Dr Viktor Frankl at the United States International University in San Diego. She initiated and heads the training courses in logotherapy in South Africa, Israel and Istanbul. She was nominated for a Jewish Achiever Award in South Africa in 2003 and won different awards at the 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 Logotherapy World Congresses of the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy of the United States of America for distinguished service in promoting the work of Viktor Frankl. She is President of the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy of South Africa and was vice-President of the Viktor Frankl Association of Logotherapy in Israel.

Inhalt

1. What is logotherapy? 2. An existential analysis of the human condition.- 3. The unscathed human spirit.- 4. Who are you, sitting opposite me? The person of the client.- 5. Who am I in relation to you? The person of the logotherapist.- 6. What is your real problem? The crisis of meaning.- 7. How am I to address your problems? The methods and techniques of logotherapy.- 8. Why does logotherapy work? The transformational power of meaning.- 9. A new look past psychopathology: This is not you.- 10. The meaning of suffering: You are chosen!.- 11. Ultimate meaning: Your destiny in life.- 12. The choice is yours: Become what you are meant to be!