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, absolvierte ihre Ausbildung als klinische Psychologin an der Tavistock Clinic in London und studierte Logotherapie bei dem verstorbenen Dr. Viktor Frankl an der United States International University in San Diego. Sie initiierte und leitet die Ausbildungskurse in Logotherapie in Südafrika, Israel und Istanbul. Sie wurde 2003 für den Jewish Achiever Award in Südafrika nominiert und erhielt verschiedene Auszeichnungen auf den Logotherapie-Weltkongressen 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 und 2017 des Viktor-Frankl-Instituts für Logotherapie in den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika für besondere Verdienste bei der Förderung der Arbeit von Viktor Frankl. Sie ist Präsidentin des Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy in Südafrika und war Vizepräsidentin der 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!