Healing through purpose, reflection, and what truly matters
In the face of illness, uncertainty, or transition, many people ask: What has my life meant? What do I leave behind? Who have I been, and who am I still becoming?
Meaning-Centered and Dignity Therapy offer space to explore those questions with compassion and purpose. At the heart of healing is the human need for meaning—for our lives to matter, to be witnessed, and to leave a trace of love and truth behind. Meaning-Centered and Dignity Therapy offer a compassionate space to reflect on your life, explore what has given it value, and express the legacy you wish to live and leave.
Rooted in the work of Viktor Frankl, Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, these approaches help us affirm our inner worth and connect with what gives life meaning—even in the most challenging times. As Frankl taught, we can’t always change our circumstances, but we can change how we relate to them—with courage, clarity, and intention.
“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how.’”
What This Approach Offers
Through guided reflection and dialogue, this work helps you explore:
- What gives your life meaning and purpose
- The roles, relationships, and contributions you’re proud of
- Key turning points, teachings, and sources of strength
- Your hopes, values, and messages for loved ones
- A deeper sense of self-worth, peace, and connection
This process can be profoundly healing—emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. It’s not about fixing, but about witnessing, honoring, and integrating the fullness of who you are.
What a Session Looks Like
Each session is gentle, warm, and personalized. It may include:
- Clarifying what matters most to you right now
- Reflective prompts to help surface stories, values, and moments of meaning
- Legacy dialogue or letter-writing—an opportunity to record or share your reflections
- Integration and support in finding peace, clarity, or next steps
This work may also be adapted to include family members or caregivers as witnesses or co-participants, deepening connection and shared meaning.
When to Consider This Work
- Facing a health diagnosis or major life transition
- Preparing for end-of-life or navigating grief
- Seeking closure, healing, or reconciliation
- Desiring to create a legacy for loved ones
- Feeling disconnected, lost, or uncertain about your purpose
- Wishing to be witnessed and honored for your life’s journey