In this qualitative, interpretive study a new and promising imagery
technique, called Wertimagination (WIM®) [Value-Oriented Imagery] was
researched. It was developed by the logotherapist Uwe Boeschemeyer in
Germany. At the main focus of this study are the psychotherapeutic work
experiences of logotherapists applying WIM®. Their perceptions with
regard to Wertimagination’s potencies, limitations and its overall
contribution to Logotherapy are explored. Eight semi-structured expert
interviews were conducted with German logotherapists offering WIM® at
their practice. The interview contents are analysed and compared with
supplementing perspectives: with Wertimagination experiences reported
by other (logo)therapists, by clients and by the developer of the method
(Boeschemeyer), extracted from the existing body of literature. The results
show that Value-Oriented Imagery by all three researched parties –
(logo)therapists, clients and its developer – is experienced to be a high
potential logotherapeutic, salutogenetic (resources-oriented) approach
contributing inter alia towards a person’s inner meaning finding, selfacceptance
and trust in life. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/4755 |
| Date | 14 September 2011 |
| Creators | Meyer-Prentice, Monika |
| Contributors | Cronjé, Elsje Margaretha, Welch, R. (Mr.) |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (ix, 197 p.) |
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