Man's Search For Meaning By Victor Frankl

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Briefly summarize the main ideas of the book. Psychologist Victor Frankl discusses and describes his encounters in Auschwitz that he used to develop his technique of logotherapy in his book titled man’s Search for Meaning. He used his experiences in the concentration camp; he found that the want to discover meaning is fundamental to the human experience. He utilizes this learning in his psychoanalytic practice. Part I of the book describes Frankl's own encounters of the Holocaust. He realizes that his opportunity in Auschwitz stripped him of a fundamental piece of his mankind, yet in addition understands that even in the direst of conditions men still can find meaning/ significance in life. Part II of the book talks about Frankl's hypothesis of logotherapy. This method presumes that the want for significance/meaning is essential to the human experience even more than the want for joy or power. Dissimilar to numerous different psychologists, Frankl talks about spiritual and the human existence and its relationship to existential inquiries. Furthermore, he uses the relationship to distinguish the genuine source of a patient's anxiety (Frankl, 2006). Give your opinion of how well the author presented the message in an engaging way. Amid his time in the concentration camps, …show more content…

I believe that counseling and positive individuals help individuals who have suffered trauma because it robs us of our happiness, peace and understanding. Some individuals may react negatively and resort to usage of drugs, isolation and even death when they do not have assistance or family. Furthermore, it allows you to understand and have compassion for people who may be facing the same challenges and or situation. In summation, Man’s Search for Meaning has taught me that you should not let your past hurt, overwhelm you and dictate your life (Frankl,

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