Introduction and Origin Paradoxical Intention, frequently abbreviated as PI, is a specialized psychotherapeutic technique initially conceived and developed by the Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, Viktor K. Frankl. As a core method within Frankl’s school of psychotherapy, known as Logotherapy, PI addresses symptoms primarily rooted in anticipatory anxiety and obsessive rumination. The fundamental premise of […]
a state where a person can devote themselves fully to another person, work, cause or activity. It was first described by an Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Emil Frankl (1905-1998)] SELF-TRANSCENDENCE: “Self-transcendence is seen to be a part of a healthy person to be able to focus on a thing other than himself.”
Existential Analysis The Core Definition of Existential Analysis Existential analysis is a profound and comprehensive form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the exploration of one’s fundamental existence and the search for meaning in life. It moves beyond superficial symptoms, delving into the deeper, often unconscious, anxieties and questions that arise from the human condition itself. This […]
Logotherapy What is Logotherapy? Logotherapy, often referred to as the “Third Viennese School of Psychotherapy,” is a distinct school of psychotherapy developed by the Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Viktor Frankl. The term itself is derived from the Greek word “logos,” which translates to meaning. At its core, logotherapy posits that the primary motivational force in […]