On the Theory and Therapy of Mental Disorders : An Introduction to Logotherapy and Existential Analysis

Logotherapy and Existential Analysis has been internationally recognized for decades as an empirically supported humanistic school of psychotherapy. Evidence for the growing significance of logotherapy includes institutes, societies and professorships in many countries of the world, as well as conferences and publications. On the Theory and Therapy of Neuroses: An Introduction to Logotherapy and Existential Analysis , the translation of Viktor Frankl's Theorie und Therapie der Neurosen by James M. DuBois, will allow for the first time English-only readers to experience this essential text on logotherapy. Introduction : What Is Logotherapy? -- The Theory Of Neurosis As A Problem : Toward A Definition And Classification Of Neurotic Disorders -- Endogenous Psychoses : On Psychoses Caused By Somatic Disorders -- Psychosomatic Illnesses : Critical Remarks On Psychosomatic Medicine -- Functional Illnesses Or Pseudo-neuroses : On Mental Disorders Due To A Medical Condition -- Reactive Neuroses : On Neuroses Arising From The Fight For Or Against Something -- Iatrogenic Neuroses : On Neuroses Arising From A Medical Intervention -- Psychogenic Neuroses : On Neuroses With Psychological Causes -- Noogenic Neuroses : On Neuroses With Spiritual Causes -- Collective Neuroses : On Societal Neuroses -- Logotherapy As A Specific Therapy Of Noogenic Neuroses -- Logotherapy As A Non-specific Therapy -- Paradoxical Intention And De-reflection -- Medical Ministry -- Existential Analysis As A Psychotherapeutic Anthropology. Viktor E. Frankl ; (translated By James M. Dubois). Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Available for the first time in English, this work explores a range of mental disorders in the context of Frankl's theory of human motivation. Skillfully translated and featuring extensive annotation, this English language edition remains true to the original while updating assessment and treatment protocols to be compatible with 21st century medicine. As the title suggests, On the Theory and Therapy of Mental Disorders applies a theoretical treatise to the practical treatment of variety of disorders. This long-awaited addition to the body of English language literature introduces Viktor Frankl's clinical insights to a new generation of mental health professionals, and has much to offer to practitioners of all levels of experience."--BOOK JACKET This work presents Viktor Frankl's philosophical views as applied to his psychiatric practice, offering a unqiue perspective to therapy. The English translation features an introduction and commentary by James M. DuBois, a leading Frankl scholar