Existential Analysis, a psychotherapeutic approach, founded by the Viennese psychiatrist and famous holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, intends a life with inner consent. This implies activating the authentic personal will (freedom) and responsibility.
A person is basically motivated by the 4 Fundamental Questions of:
1. Existence: I am – can I be? Can I claim my place in this world under the conditions and with the possibilities I have? Do I have enough protection? Do I have enough space to be here? Where do I find support in my life?
2. Life: I am alive – do I like this? Is it good to be here? Do I have relationships, in which I experience closeness? What do I take time for? Do I take time for valuable things, which are worth my time? Do I feel close and maintain closeness to things, plants, animals and people? Do I permit myself to come close to another person?
3. Being Oneself: I am myself – do I feel distinctive and unique? Do I feel I am allowed and encouraged to be the way I am, to behave the way I do? Do I experience appreciation, respect and esteem for my own worth?
4. Meaning/ Continuous becoming and change: I am here for a while – to what end? For what purpose? In what greater capacities or contexts do I see myself? What do I live for?
The core assumption of Existential Analysis holds that the human being is primarily using his decisive power to reach the level of a full and fulfilled existence. The aim of Existential Analysis is to guide a person towards experiencing their life authentically and freely. To do so we are entering a dialogue.