About Viktor Frankl
Viktor Frankl - Biography
Viktor Frankl was an Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist who developed logotherapy, a form of existential psychotherapy. A Holocaust survivor, he authored 'Man's Search for Meaning', impacting millions worldwide.
Viktor Frankl was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1905. He studied medicine at the University of Vienna Medical School, specializing in neurology and psychiatry. Frankl developed logotherapy, focusing on the 'will to meaning' as the primary human motivation. During World War II, he survived three years in Nazi concentration camps, where he refined his theories. After the war, he continued to advocate for logotherapy, receiving recognition from major psychological associations. Frankl's work, including 'Man's Search for Meaning', remains influential in existential psychology.
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- Facing Existential Emptiness or Meaninglessness
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- Developing Personal Responsibility
- Choosing Attitude in Difficult Circumstances
- Clarifying Life Direction and Purpose
- Integrating Spirituality with Psychological Health
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