LOGOTHERAPY

Largely stemming from work based on such experiences and observations, Frankl developed Logotherapy or ôtherapy through meaningö (Viktor 2003, 1). Logotherapy is considered an existential and stoic therapy. It is existential because it posits freedom of the will and the accompanying individual responsibility as central to happiness and fulfillment. In FranklÆs view human beings are driven by a will to meaning, that if frustrated results in the manifestation of spiritual neuroses. Therefore, the spiritual dimension of human nature is viewed as significant to wellbeing as much as the physical and/or psychological dimensions. Frankl believed that ultimate meaning exists and individuals are responsible for creating it through right action and conduct in each moment of life, ôEach moment offers a sequence of unrepeatable situations each of which offers a specific meaning to

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on July 16, 2003: http://www.rjgeib.com/thoughts/frankl/frankl.html, 1-2. PERSONAL THEORY Abstract The following is a presentation of my personal theory of human development, mental health and wellbeing. In the introduction I explain some of my underlying beliefs about human development and learning, including an explanation of why I find transcendentalism useful in my approach. In the body I discuss the different ideas, concepts, techniques and approaches I have adopted from Christianity, Sigmund Freud and Carl Rogers to create my own workable personal theory. I present the core value of Christianity that I feel aligns with my transcendental values and the values posited by Rogers in person-centered therapy. I also explore why FreudÆs belief that there is a balanced innate place of wellbeing to return to through psychoanalysis fits in with my other views of human growth and development. In the conclusion I discuss why I believe my personal theory is valid and will prove effective when applied in the therapeutic setting.  Introduction My therapeutic framework and worldview encompass concepts, ideas and techniques in the theories of Sigmund Freud and Carl Rogers. In addition to the psychoanalytic concepts of Freud and t
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