Viktor Frankl's Contribution to Spirituality and Aging

Book Details:

• Author: Melvin A. Kimble

• Publisher: Routledge

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9780789011565

• Pages: 182

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.4 x 0.5 inches

• Weight: Not provided

About the Book

Viktor Frankl's Contribution to Spirituality and Aging by Melvin A. Kimble is an essential guide that explores the intersection of Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy and the aging process. Drawing on Frankl’s profound insights as a Holocaust survivor and the founder of logotherapy, this book examines how his therapeutic approach can be applied to enhance the lives of aging clients, parishioners, and individuals facing the challenges of later life.

Frankl believed that every individual has the capacity to choose their path, even in the face of the most unimaginable suffering, and that the search for meaning is a key aspect of human existence. This work presents an in-depth look at how Frankl’s theory offers essential tools for addressing the spiritual and psychological aspects of aging. It covers critical topics such as the search for meaning in later life, the role of logotherapy in pastoral counseling, the treatment of adult major depression, and the importance of meaning and personhood in dementia care.

By bridging psychology with theology, Kimble highlights how logotherapy can help those in later life navigate crises of meaning and find a renewed sense of purpose and dignity, despite the inevitable challenges of aging. This book is an invaluable resource for professionals in psychology, counseling, and healthcare, providing a profound framework for offering compassionate care to older adults.