Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
Logotherapy and Recovery: The Meaning of Life and Death
Logotherapy and Recovery: The Meaning of Life and Death
Logotherapy and Recovery: The Meaning of Life and Death
Wednesday 15th May 2024
Explore Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy and its integration with the 12-step recovery program to find meaning and purpose in life.
63 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy focuses on finding life's meaning.
- 12-step program enhances personal growth and recovery.
- Emotional sobriety involves self-transcendence and service to others.
- Understanding mortality can enrich life experiences.
- Meaningful recovery starts with personal decisions.
I'm going to become the self that I was meant to be. Help me become that. And that's real recovery.
In this enlightening episode of our podcast series, Father Bill W. invites his long-time friend and psychotherapist Tom Lavin to explore the profound work of Viktor Frankl and its application to the 12-step recovery program. Viktor Frankl, a Jewish psychiatrist, developed Logotherapy, a therapeutic approach that emphasizes the pursuit of meaning as the central human motivational force. This concept is particularly relevant in an age where many grapple with existential questions.
Father Bill, an Episcopal priest with decades of experience in recovery, together with Tom, a marriage and family therapist from Reno, Nevada, delve into how Logotherapy complements the spiritual and psychological aspects of the 12-step recovery process. Tom shares his insights from years of helping individuals integrate Frankl's philosophies into practical life strategies, encouraging those in recovery to discover meaning and purpose beyond their addictions.
The conversation touches on the importance of emotional sobriety, where self-transcendence and a focus on values and service to others become pivotal. This approach aligns with many spiritual teachings that advocate for a deeper connection with life, often framed through the lens of understanding one's mortality. The notion of 'dying to self' is explored, highlighting how letting go of ego-driven desires can facilitate genuine recovery and personal growth.
Listeners are encouraged not to be discouraged by the complexities of Frankl's book "The Doctor and the Soul". Father Bill reassures that these podcast episodes provide a digestible exploration of Frankl's ideas, supported by additional resources such as Tom's YouTube lectures and newsletters. Ultimately, the episode paints a hopeful picture of recovery as a journey towards becoming one's true self, guided by a higher power and supported by a community dedicated to mutual growth and healing.
The episode concludes with an invitation to reflect on one's life work and purpose, promising to explore these themes further in future discussions.