title: Meaning and the family life cycle.
abstract: In this article, the authors integrate Viktor Frankl's concept of the "Will to Meaning" with a family-life-cycle model. This integration offers an overview of the opportunities for spiritual growth and the development of a sense of purpose for both the family and its individual members. Clinical illustrations highlight applications of the approach in actual practice.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University College of Social Work, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lantz
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ahern