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Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy
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Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy

The Discovery of Meaning
Highest Rated
Created byViktor Frankl Institute of America, Pam Roy
Last updated 8/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • You will learn about the life of Viktor Frankl and his meaning-centered philosophy which he coined, Logotherapy.
  • Viktor Frankl Institute of America founders walk you through the history of Logotherapy and present exercises to help you find out what matters most to you.
  • The course contains video footage of Frankl speaking about topics such as self-transcendence, unconditional meaning, and the existential vacuum.
  • This course relates Frankl's philosophy to modern times. Frankl's Logotherapy helps people live a more purposeful life.

Course content

5 sections • 32 lectures • 3h 35m total length

  • Introduction: Welcome to our course on Logotherapy!1:19

    Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy and the Discovery of Meaning

    “The search for meaning is our primary motivation for living.” VIKTOR FRANKL

    Welcome!

    In this course, you will learn about the life and work of Viktor Frankl, who was the founder of the psychology of meaning. His grandson, Alexander Vesely, a certified Logotherapist, will provide commentary and explanations related to each week's topic. Additionally, there are audio and video clips from Frankl himself, along with other supporting videos and materials.

    The course is meant to provide an overview of the meaning-centered theory, Logotherapy, which translates to "healing through meaning" in Greek. It is as much a life philosophy as it is psychotherapy. Anyone interested in learning more about Viktor Frankl, Logotherapy, and meaning is welcome to take the course.

    Please note that this is an informational course only, not a certification.

    To begin, please watch this introduction video by Pam Roy, co-founder of the Viktor Frankl Institute of America. Pam will be your guide throughout the four-week course.


    COURSE OVERVIEW

    Unit/Week 1: Who was Viktor Frankl?

    Unit/Week 2: What is Meaning?

    Unit/Week 3: What is Logotherapy?

    Unit/Week 4: Meaning Under All Circumstances


    You are ready to proceed to Week 1: Who Was Viktor Frankl?

    Suggested books*:

    • Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

    • Recollections: An Autobiography by Viktor E. Frankl

    • Understanding Man’s Search for Meaning by Elisabeth Lukas

    • The Pursuit of Meaning by Joseph Fabry

    • The Inspiring Wisdom of Viktor Frankl: A 21-Day Reflection Book about Meaning by Pam Roy and Moira Hummel

    *Viktor Frankl wrote many books over the course of his life but only a handful of them have been translated into English. Refer to the VFIA website for a list of books by Viktor Frankl and related books by other authors.


    Suggested films:

    Viktor & I by Alexander Vesely


    Additional Resources:

    Viktor Frankl Institute, Vienna

  • Video: A Grandson's Perspective (05:24)5:24

    Welcome!

    This week you will be learning about the life of Viktor Frankl through a series of videos featuring Pam Roy, a co-founder of the Viktor Frankl Institute of America. She is joined by Alex Vesely, grandson of Viktor Frankl and co-founder of VFIA.

    1. Video: Introduction and A Grandson’s Perspective

    2. Video: The Early Years

    3. Video: Psychiatry Practice and Logotherapy

    4. Video: The Holocaust

    5. Video: Man’s Search for Meaning

    6. Video: The Later Years

    7. Video: Private Apartment Tour by Viktor Frankl


    After you watch the videos, read Reflection on Humanity, from The Inspiring Wisdom of Viktor Frankl by Pam Roy and Moira Hummel, and complete the prompt.

    When you complete this exercise, you will be able to proceed to Week 2: What is Logotherapy?

  • Video: The Early Years (09:25)9:25
  • Video: Psychiatry Practice and Logotherapy (10:55)10:55
  • Video: The Holocaust (09:44)9:44
  • Video: Man's Search for Meaning (07:41)7:41
  • Video: The Later Years5:39
  • Video: Private Apartment Tour by Viktor Frankl7:28

    Congratulations! You have successfully completed Week 1 of this course. Enjoy this video of Viktor Frankl sharing memories as he tours his apartment in Vienna.

Requirements

  • No course requirements are necessary.

Description

Do you wonder what your life's purpose is? Have you discovered your meaning?

In this 4-part course, you will learn about the life and work of Viktor Frankl, who was the founder of the psychology of meaning. His grandson, Alexander Vesely, a certified Logotherapist, provides commentary and explanations related to each week's topic. Additionally, there are audio and video clips from Frankl himself, along with other supporting videos and materials.

The course is meant to provide an overview of the meaning-centered theory, Logotherapy, which translates to "healing through meaning" in Greek. It is as much a life philosophy as it is psychotherapy. Anyone interested in learning more about Viktor Frankl, Logotherapy, and meaning is invited to take the course.

The course is organized by weeks, but you can take it at your own pace.

· Week 1: Who was Viktor Frankl?

· Week 2: What is Meaning?

· Week 3: What is Logotherapy

· Week 4: Meaning Under All Circumstances

You will have access to never-before-seen footage from the family archives and analysis by Viktor Frankl's grandson, Alex Vesely. His interviews with VFIA co-founder, Pam Roy, reveal much about Viktor Frankl's personal life and his theory of Logotherapy.

You will gain a deeper understanding of Frankl's philosophy and suggestions for applying the principles to your own life.

Please note that this is an informational course only, not a certification.

“Ever more people today have the means to live, but no meaning to live for.”

Viktor Frankl

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone interested in psychology, discovering meaning, finding a purpose in life, and fans of Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning.

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