Psychiatrist and psychotherapist Viktor Frankl developed logotherapy prior to his deportation to a concentration camp at age 37.
His experience and theories are detailed in his book, “Mans Search for Meaning.”
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Techniques of Logotherapy
Frankl believed that it was possible to turn suffering into achievement and accomplishment.
Three techniques intended to help with this process include dereflection, paradoxical intention, and Socratic dialogue.
This technique is meant to combat “hyper-reflection,” or extreme focus on an anxiety-provoking situation or object.
Hyper-reflection is often common in people withanticipatory anxiety.
In this way, logotherapy may be a complementary approach for these behavior and thought-based treatments.
Logotherapy addresses that lack of meaning directly by helping people uncover that meaning and reduce their feelings of angst.
Benefits of Logotherapy
Logotherapy may improveresiliencethe ability to withstand adversity, stress, and hardship.
It also acts as a positive influence on your resilience.
Similarly, logotherapy is focused on helping people uncover purpose or meaning.
Logotherapy is also not intended to be the sole treatment for some conditions.
Logotherapy can be offered in person or online, and can be administeredindividuallyor asgroup therapy.
Your doctor may be able to recommend local treatment options.
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