Identify a theorist from Chapter 1 who you most resonated with. Provide specific examples, from your life and/or job, that mimic your theorist's basic concepts. Additionally, how can your theorist's ideas be used in healthcare?
The theorist that I resonated the most with was Viktor Frankl. After reading Frankl's short biography and the horrific struggles that he went through in life, I immediately felt a connection. Frankl's theories developed after suriving the Holocaust, believing that " those who had a sense of meaning and purpose kept their humanity even in this unbelievable suffering" (Morrison, 21). Frankl believed that people weren't just a body, they were a "total person", with a mind, body, and spirit. His theories extended into believing that decisions are made based on what you believe or are committed to and that the conscience is used to choose the best action in order to find meaning in the situation.
I identify with Frankl because I also went through a life changing experience. I suffered a lot both psychologically and physically in the abusive relationship I was involved in for five years. After I was able to escape, I did a lot of soul searching and realized that my conscience eventually allowed me to choose the best action that suited me, even though the situation was unfortunate. I found a lot of meaning in that specific situation because I learned a lot from it and it has helped shape who I am today. As Frankl stated, each person has dignity and is unique, there is no one else like me.
All of Frankl's theories can be used in healthcare. In healthcare, you can take a look at everyone involved (including patients) and realize that they are in fact a total person. Every single person has a mind, body , and spirit and a lot of decisions could potentially be based on that theory alone. Additionally, being involved in the healthcare world means that you make a lot of important decisions throughout your career. The theory of making decisions based on what you believe or are committed to can be utilized in healthcare. In essence, I resonated the most with Frankl's theories because I already use his theories in my personal and professional life.
