Contributors from around the world recorded their experiential observations and reflections on how the principles of Viktor E. Frankl's Logotherapy and Existential Analysis (LTEA), a meaning-centered psychotherapy, can activate the resources of the human spirit to increase resilience and alleviate existential suffering while facing the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.The writing process blossomed into an expression of selfless giving and self transcendence. Words of wisdom, courage and solace emerged in response to ...
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Contributors from around the world recorded their experiential observations and reflections on how the principles of Viktor E. Frankl's Logotherapy and Existential Analysis (LTEA), a meaning-centered psychotherapy, can activate the resources of the human spirit to increase resilience and alleviate existential suffering while facing the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.The writing process blossomed into an expression of selfless giving and self transcendence. Words of wisdom, courage and solace emerged in response to suffering. Healing words sprang forth in response to the wounds of humanity. A circle of care from person to person overarched our world to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with care and compassion.The book includes an original article from 1935, authored by Dr. Viktor E. Frankl (1905-1997), which is published for the first time in the English translation with permission from the Viktor Frankl Archives in Vienna. This edifying instance offers a unique insight into Dr. Frankl's work. His humanity and closeness to his patients offers a legacy that enriches our understanding of what it means to be a loving human being.
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