Tatjana Schnell

In diesem anregenden Fachbuch werden aktuelle wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zum Thema Lebenssinn greifbar und in der Praxis nutzbar. Auf Grundlage empirischer Forschungsergebnisse erfahren Leserinnen und Leser, wie Sinn persönlich und beruflich entdeckt werden kann. Sinnentstehung und Sinnerfahrung werden beschrieben und im Kontext gesellschaftlicher Entwicklungen beleuchtet. Einsichten zu existenzieller Kommunikation, Sinn in Gesundheit und Arbeit bieten praktische Relevanz. Ergänzende philosophische und reflektierende Selbsterkundungen machen das Lesen zu einem Erlebnis – wenn es glückt: zu einer sinnhaften Erfahrung. Geschrieben für Fachkräfte in Psychotherapie, Psychiatrie, Medizin, Pädagogik, Beratung, Wirtschaft, Sozialarbeit, Seelsorge, für Forschung und (Selbst-)Studium. Aus dem Inhalt: Sinn suchen? – Sinn definieren – Zur Erfassung von Lebenssinn – Wie entsteht Sinn? – Lebensbedeutungen: Quellen des Lebenssinns – Sinnvariationen – Sinn und Weltanschauung – Die soziale Dimension des Lebenssinns – Sinnkrise – Existenzielle Indifferenz – Sinn und Glück – Sinn, Gesundheit und Krankheit – Sinn und Existenz in der Praxis – Arbeit und Sinn. Die Autorin: Tatjana Schnell ist Professorin für Existenzielle Psychologie an der MF Specialized University in Oslo, Norwegen, und Fellow an der Humanistischen Hochschule Berlin. Seit über 20 Jahren erforscht sie die Frage nach dem Sinn: im Leben, in der Arbeit, in Krisenzeiten. Sie ist Direktorin des Existential Psychology Lab und gründete die Plattform Sinnmacher.

The new edition of this bestselling book, The Psychology of Meaning in Life, has been thoroughly updated to offer an inspiring exploration of cutting-edge findings from the psychology of meaning in life. Schnell draws on multiple psychological and philosophical perspectives, including those from existential, clinical, social, positive, and health psychology, and lived experience to introduce a multidimensional model of meaning in life.Written in an accessible style and full of practical, evidence-based applications, this book covers a range of topics, including the distinction between meaning and happiness, the impact of meaning on health and longevity, the connection between worldview and meaning, meaning in the workplace, meaning-centred interventions, and existential communication. The Hierarchic Meaning Model explains how meaning emerges, from basic perception to the complex experience of meaning in life. By situating meaningfulness – experienced as significance, purpose, coherence, and belonging – within broader social contexts, the book discusses the effects of inequality and global crises and suggests introducing an ethics of meaning. Measurement tools are presented, and each chapter ends with exercises to encourage self-reflection, inspiring the reader to consider the role of meaning in their own life.The Psychology of Meaning in Life, Second Edition has crucial significance for advancing the field of existential health. It is essential reading for students, researchers, and practitioners of psychology, sociology, counselling, pastoral care, coaching, healthcare, and related disciplines, and for general readers interested in exploring what makes life meaningful.

The new edition of this bestselling book, The Psychology of Meaning in Life, has been thoroughly updated to offer an inspiring exploration of cutting-edge findings from the psychology of meaning in life. Schnell draws on multiple psychological and philosophical perspectives, including those from existential, clinical, social, positive, and health psychology, and lived experience to introduce a multidimensional model of meaning in life.Written in an accessible style and full of practical, evidence-based applications, this book covers a range of topics, including the distinction between meaning and happiness, the impact of meaning on health and longevity, the connection between worldview and meaning, meaning in the workplace, meaning-centred interventions, and existential communication. The Hierarchic Meaning Model explains how meaning emerges, from basic perception to the complex experience of meaning in life. By situating meaningfulness – experienced as significance, purpose, coherence, and belonging – within broader social contexts, the book discusses the effects of inequality and global crises and suggests introducing an ethics of meaning. Measurement tools are presented, and each chapter ends with exercises to encourage self-reflection, inspiring the reader to consider the role of meaning in their own life.The Psychology of Meaning in Life, Second Edition has crucial significance for advancing the field of existential health. It is essential reading for students, researchers, and practitioners of psychology, sociology, counselling, pastoral care, coaching, healthcare, and related disciplines, and for general readers interested in exploring what makes life meaningful.

This book offers an inspiring exploration of current findings from the psychology of meaning in life, analysing cutting-edge research to propose practical, evidence-based applications. Schnell draws on psychological, philosophical and cognitive perspectives to explore basic concepts of meaning and introduce a multidimensional model of meaning in life. Written in an accessible style, this book covers a range of topics including the distinction between meaning and happiness, the impact of meaning on health and longevity, meaning in the workplace, and meaning-centred interventions. Each chapter ends with exercises to encourage self-reflection and measurement tools are presented throughout, including the author’s original Sources of Meaning and Meaning in Life Questionnaire (SoMe), to inspire the reader to consider the role of meaning in their own life. The Psychology of Meaning in Life is essential reading for students and practitioners of psychology, sociology, counselling, coaching and related disciplines, and for general readers interested in exploring the role of meaning in life.

This book offers an inspiring exploration of current findings from the psychology of meaning in life, analysing cutting-edge research to propose practical, evidence-based applications. Schnell draws on psychological, philosophical and cognitive perspectives to explore basic concepts of meaning and introduce a multidimensional model of meaning in life. Written in an accessible style, this book covers a range of topics including the distinction between meaning and happiness, the impact of meaning on health and longevity, meaning in the workplace, and meaning-centred interventions. Each chapter ends with exercises to encourage self-reflection and measurement tools are presented throughout, including the author’s original Sources of Meaning and Meaning in Life Questionnaire (SoMe), to inspire the reader to consider the role of meaning in their own life. The Psychology of Meaning in Life is essential reading for students and practitioners of psychology, sociology, counselling, coaching and related disciplines, and for general readers interested in exploring the role of meaning in life.