Discovering Life’s Meaning – a series of videos that discusses various ways to find meaning in life. Based on Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy and other Meaning-Centered approaches to life.
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Video #3 on Discovering Meaning – Suffering
The Search for Meaning
Dates: Six Thursdays, Feb 27-Apr 10, 7-8:30 p.m. (no class March 20) Fee: If registering by February 13: $160 After February 13: $170 For Rice alumni: $153 CEUs: 0.9 Registration: At glasscock.rice.edu or 713.348.4803 Flyer: Click to view/download How do we investigate the purpose of our lives? What are the goals and ends of humanity? […]
Comprehensive Communication in Counseling and Coaching
Dates: Saturday, Oct 5, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Location: The Jung Center (Houston, TX) Cost: $95 (members), $105 (non-members) Credit: 4.5 CE hours Online Registration: Via The Jung Center registration page Explore the important, intricate process of communication in this workshop for mental health professionals and coaches. Every moment of communication moves the parties toward or […]
Meaning Centered Therapy in Practice
Dates: Friday, Sep 20, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Fort Bend Child Advocates, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 Cost: Contact Margie Tripp Credit: 3 CE hours Fort Bend Psychological Association presents: Meaning Centered Therapy in Practice By Michael Winters, PhD Award Winning Speaker and Diplomate in Logotherapy 3 CEUs Dr. Winters has agreed to […]
Managing Grief
Everyone will face major losses in their lifetime, whether it is the end of a friendship, romantic relationship, or death of a loved one. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross helped explain the complexity that one goes through when dealing with and learning how to move forward from a loss with her theory of the five stages of grief. […]
Preparing for Therapy
Contrary to the way therapy is often depicted in movies and television, it does not simply consist of talking while a psychologist listens and asks vague questions. Therapy involves preparation, trust, and a mutual willingness between both therapist and patient to work hard and communicate openly. Once you have decided to consult a therapist, the […]
When to Seek Counseling
There are a variety of reasons for seeking the help of a psychologist, and many may wonder when to seek treatment and when to handle the issues on their own. Whether you are considering couples therapy or individual help, a general guideline is to ask for assistance when your state is impacting your daily life. […]
Myths About Therapy
There are a lot of myths surrounding therapy and the reasons that people seek treatment. Many people mistakenly believe that seeking help from a mental health professional is a sign of weakness or an indication that they are “crazy,” but this is not the case. Just as you would not hesitate to see a doctor […]