Paradoxical Intention
(Logo Therapy)
In Brief
“Deliberate practice of a neurotic habit or thought undertaken to identify and remove it.” ~ V. Frankl
Performing the problematic behavior in a totally new context allows the symptom to lose meaning.
Quotes
“People get fooled into trying to solve their anxiety problems with methods that actually make them worse.” ~ D. Carbonell
“You don’t have to stay anywhere forever.” ~ N. Galman
“By using humor and ridicule, people can be empowered to approach the thing they fear the most.” ~ V. Frankel
Client / Therapist
Client:
“There’s no point in taking the exam. I’ll fail.”
Therapist:
“Try failing with distinction.”
Resources
Websites
Viktorfrankl.org
Positivepsychology.com
Meaningseekers.org
Anxietycoach.com
Dontpaniclive.com
Movies
Cognitive Therapy for Panic Disorders
Wilson (YouTube)
Ted Talks
Books
The Paradox of Intention
~ M. Shaw
The Courage to be Disliked
~I . Kishimi, F. Koga
Overthinking
~ A. Parker
Therapy Pros
Existential angst (Meaning of life) calms the mind. Can be intertwined with other therapies.
Therapy Cons
Authoritarian, Overly intellectual. Inherently deceitful. Can be damaging out of context.
