The Viktor E. Frankl Institute of America
Providing modern audiences with resources and information about Viktor Frankl and Logotherapy, his meaning-centered approach to therapy and life.
Who was Viktor Frankl?
With a lifetime that spanned most of the 20th Century, Viktor Emil Frankl was witness to a transformative period in world history. He is most known for being a Holocaust survivor, but in reality, this represented a short period in his long life. By the time he entered the concentration camps at 37 years old, he had already spent much of his adult life as a psychiatrist and neurologist, specializing in the treatment of suicidal patients. He had also developed his own psychotherapy school called Logotherapy (Greek for “healing through meaning”). His lasting contribution has been to the field of psychology, with his recognition of meaning as a central factor in mental health and his advocacy that the psychologist’s role was to help their patients find meaning.
Meaning is unique to each person. It cannot be created or given—it must be discovered.
What is Logotherapy?
( ˈlō gō ther ə pē )
Logotherapy, or “healing through meaning” in Greek, is the psychological theory developed by Viktor Frankl. Based on his experiences as a medical doctor, psychiatrist, neurologist, and philosopher, he formulated his meaning-centered approach which promotes freedom of choice and personal responsibility. It is internationally recognized and empirically-based.
Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy: The Discovery of Meaning
A short informational course about Viktor Frankl and his theory.
Offered by The Viktor E. Frankl Institute of America, this course features a commentary by Alexander Vesely-Frankl, the grandson of Viktor Frankl and is hosted by Pam Roy.
In this 4-part course, we introduce you to the principles of Logotherapy, Viktor Frankl’s theory of meaning. Through videos, readings, and exercises from the Viktor E. Frankl Institute of America, you will learn how Logotherapy applies to modern life. The non-academic course provides a unique perspective and allows participants to self-pace.
Logotherapy Online: A Certification Course
An in-depth training course to become a logotherapist.
Offered by The Online Academy for Logotherapy, this course was developed in collaboration with the Elisabeth Lukas Archive and Alexander Vesely-Frankl, co-founder of Viktor Frankl Institute of America. It is based on Viktor Frankl’s original teachings and divided into 4 major topics. This 5-semester course includes videos, periodic Zoom discussions, and exams. A credential is offered for those who complete all the requirements for the 2.5-year program.
Inspired by the enduring wisdom of best-selling author, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, a guided journaling companion on finding meaning in an unpredictable world.
Widely regarded as one of the top 10 most influential books in America, Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning has transformed millions of lives with its message of finding purpose in the face of
great suffering. Now, readers at all stages of life can dive deeper
with this giftable reading companion, the only to be authorized
by the Frankl family.
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The Inspiring Wisdom of Viktor E. Frankl by Pam Roy & Moira Hummel
The Inspiration Wisdom of Viktor E. Frankl was a beneficial follow-up to reading Man’s Search for Meaning. It is an intelligent, easy-to-read, and short book about the incredibly dense Viktor E. Frankl’s Core Principles of Logotherapy. The presentation is modern. The principles are divided into 21 topics, introduced by powerful quotes, and followed by questions guiding personal reflection, making it inspiring and interactive. A manageable way to discover a dense piece of work that will resonate with different audiences. I keep mine handy to revisit its wisdom daily.
Sophie Morice
This book is a roadmap to the Self. Quick and easy to read yet provides powerful and reflective exercises. A must read!
Eileen Medrano
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Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
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One of the outstanding contributions to psychological thought in the last fifty years.
Carl R. Rogers
This is a book I reread a lot . . . it gives me hope . . . it gives me a sense of strength.
Anderson Cooper, Anderson Cooper 360/CNN
One of the ten most influential books in America.
Library of Congress/Book-of-the-Month Club “Survey of Lifetime Readers”
A feature adaptation of Viktor Frankl’s
Man’s Search for Meaning is coming soon.
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
One of the outstanding contributions to psychological thought in the last fifty years.
Carl R. Rogers
This is a book I reread a lot . . . it gives me hope . . . it gives me a sense of strength.
Anderson Cooper, Anderson Cooper 360/CNN
One of the ten most influential books in America.
Library of Congress/Book-of-the-Month Club “Survey of Lifetime Readers”