Who is Victor Frankl, Existential Psychiatrist
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What did Victor Frankl, Survivor of Auschwitz, Provide Us?
He believed human beings have the ability to triumph over adversity
As a lecturer, Victor Frankl described how he found meaning in the concentration camps and how his psychotherapy clients found meaning in their lives in the aftermath of great loss.
Dr. Frankl described his existential theory and applications of that theory in his books "Man's Search for Meaning" and "the Unconscious God." As an author, he wrote in German. As a lecturer he taught in both German and English.
For many years he taught courses at universities in Europe and North America simultaneously.
Through his compassion for others and his ability to recognize the value of their struggles to find meaning, Dr. Frankl articulated "logotherapy" and how our responsibility is "for our...own existence."
He continue to inspire others with his story and his theory.
What Victor Frankl Wrote
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Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
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Man's Search for Ultimate Meaning by Victor Frankl, Viktor E. Frankl
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Viktor Frankl: A Life Worth Living by Anna Redsand
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Prisoners of Our Thoughts: Viktor Frankl's Principles for Discovering Meaning in Life and Work by Alex Pattakos
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The Doctor and the Soul: From Psychotherapy to Logotherapy by Viktor E. Frankl
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Recollections: An Autobiography by Viktor Frankl, Viktor E. Frankl
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More About Victor Frankl
- Victor Frankl Institute
- The official Victor Frankl Institute web page with a selection of video clips for free download in English and German.
- Logotherapy Institute
- Educational courses, publications, more information about his life and works, and a description of logotherapy.
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Varelli
Jul 14, 2011 @ 10:39 am | delete
- Oh, such a great lens. I have read the books of Victor Frankl and I consider logotherapy as very important, being the third viennese school of Psychotherapy, but not only that. Thumbs up and thanks!
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mukunda22
Sep 16, 2010 @ 9:39 pm | delete
- I hate to admit it, but I did not know that Victor Frankl wrote all of those books!!
I plan to come back and watch the videos--this page is bookmarked.
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QueSea
Sep 26, 2010 @ 8:22 pm | delete
- Thanks for coming by. He contributed to the lives of many. It's good to know he won't be forgotten.
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LuckoftheIrish
Nov 17, 2009 @ 10:07 am | delete
- Great profile on such a wonderful figure!
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stargazer00
Aug 16, 2009 @ 7:33 pm | delete
- I read Man's Search for Meaning in college and have never forgotten it.
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QueSea
Sep 26, 2010 @ 8:24 pm | delete
- I know what you mean. It touched me deeply.That's what I told him when we had coffee. He just grinned and asked what he could do for me. What a guy.
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draik
Jun 24, 2009 @ 10:12 pm | delete
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spirituality
Mar 8, 2009 @ 11:55 am | delete
- Sounds like an interesting man.
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chefkeem
Feb 13, 2009 @ 11:18 pm | delete
- Hi Q - I'm just now discovering your work on Squidoo and I'm very intrigued. This lens is important and deserves a SquidAngel Blessing. I'll be back soon to check out your other lenses. :)
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Margo_Arrowsmith
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- This is one great man. He has shown us all hope
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