Father Bill W. Logotherapy and Recovery: Viktor Frankl and the 12 Steps
Jun 5, 2024
Tom Lavin, a psychotherapist and expert in Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy, shares insights on finding meaning in recovery. He connects Frankl's principles with the 12-step program, emphasizing the importance of admitting powerlessness and believing in a higher power. The discussion highlights the journey of self-reflection and vulnerability, revealing how confronting one's past fosters healing. Lavin also discusses the four absolutes in recovery and the significance of continuous growth, support, and personal values on the path to sobriety.
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Logotherapy and 12 Steps
- Logotherapy and 12-step programs share common themes like consciousness, self-transcendence, and value-driven living.
- Meaning is found through creative, experiential, and attitudinal values, aligning with 12-step principles.
Existential Vacuum
- "Unmanageability" in 12-step recovery is an "existential vacuum" in logotherapy.
- This emptiness can occur in any circumstance, rich or poor, highlighting a universal human experience.
The Power of Connection
- Connect with others in recovery. Their experience offers hope and a sense of community.
- This connection is crucial for turning towards the "light" and beginning the recovery journey.
