The Search: A Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy
摘要
This paper explores the concept of meaning within the context of psychotherapy, drawing from Positive Psychology, Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (PPT), and Logotherapy. The focus is on how individuals can find fulfill life’s meaning through a balance between love, knowledge, and an understanding of life’s inherent limitations. Meaning, as seen in these therapeutic approaches, is both an objective reality (Bedeutung) and a subjective expression (Sinn). The therapeutic journey, grounded in the balance model of PPT, helps individuals navigate conflicts and develop capacities for love and knowledge, allowing them to find meaning in life’s challenges and achievements. Drawing upon stories, metaphors, and clinical exercises, the therapist acts as a guide in assisting patients understand their present, reflect on their past, and envision their future. The paper emphasizes that the search for meaning is a universal human endeavor, linked to balancing four life dimensions: physical, achievement, relational, and transcendental. Through this exploration, individuals are empowered to live authentically, overcoming existential challenges and embracing their uniqueness within a broader community.