A Personal Invitation
Do you sometimes sense that beneath the busyness of life, there is a deeper purpose calling? For more than four decades, ever since meeting Viktor Frankl, it has been my quiet mission to support those who hear this calling. Meaning Counseling is for those who want to live from purpose themselves — and help others do the same.
Why Meaning Counseling Now?
In today’s fast-changing world, many feel restless, uncertain, or disconnected. Meaning Counseling is not just about solving problems — it’s about rediscovering direction, balance, and strength from within. With purpose, energy returns. Decisions become simpler. Even challenges begin to grow us rather than break us. This is the work of a Meaning Counselor.
What the Meaning Counselor Training Is About
This training is not about quick methods.
The
Meaning Counselor Training prepares you to guide others through these challenges — and to strengthen your own foundation of meaning and inner balance along the way.
It is the first step in a larger path — one that can unfold into the Wisdom Counselor Training and the Soul Counselor Training, and eventually lead to becoming a Certified Meaning, Wisdom & Spiritual Counselor.
But every journey begins here: with the Meaning Counselor training. This is a certified 1:1 program that unfolds over 3–6 months in unlimited personal sessions with me.
Training Structure
Together, we move through three interconnected phases:
- Phase 1 — Prepare Yourself Inside-Out
This first phase is about becoming the kind of person who can truly support others.
You’ll deepen your own clarity, explore your personal sense of meaning, and strengthen your inner foundation.
When you are aligned from the inside, your presence itself becomes the most powerful tool you have to help others.
- Phase 2 — Helping Others Discover Their Meaningful Purpose
Here you’ll learn how to create a safe and transformative space for others.
Through deep listening, gentle questioning, and presence, you will guide people to uncover their own sense of clarity, purpose, and strength.
This is not about giving advice — it’s about helping others discover what already lives within them.
- Phase 3 — Mastering Marketing and Bringing Your Work to the World
For many, this is the most surprising phase.
If you hate “selling yourself,” you’ll be relieved to know this is not about slick strategies or becoming someone you’re not.
Instead, you’ll learn how to communicate what you do in a way that feels natural, authentic, and aligned with your values.
You’ll discover how to attract the people you are meant to serve — and present yourself with confidence and integrity.
Flexible and Transformative
This is a
flexible individual training
you can begin anytime.
It is designed around your life, your pace, and your readiness.
At the end of this journey, you are certified as a Meaning Counselor — ready to help others find inner balance, peace, and strength. And you’ll receive a formal certificate and a personal video recommendation from me, Dieter Langenecker — something you can share as part of your professional credentials and marketing.
FAQ
Can I go deeper into specific counseling areas?
Yes. You can add focused modules on themes like:
Wisdom Counseling
Soul Counseling
These optional modules allow you to broaden or deepen your training as your journey unfolds.
What if I need flexibility in timing?
Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. Sessions are tailored around your availability, and the program is structured to give you both depth and adaptability.
How long does the Meaning Counselor Training take?
Most participants complete the core program in 3–6 months, depending on pace and intensity. With flexibility built in, you can move faster or slower as your life allows.
Can I pause and resume the training?
Yes. If unexpected life events arise, you can pause and continue later without losing your progress.
Will I still be certified if I add optional modules or take longer?
Absolutely. Certification is awarded when you complete the core Meaning Counselor Training. Optional modules simply add depth and value.
Everything Begins with One Conversation
Whether you're quietly curious, deeply ready, or somewhere in between — it all starts the same way:
The Meaningful Clarity Session
This is where it begins.
A private, focused space to explore what’s stirring in you —
and to sense whether this path is the right next step.
In our 60-minute Meaningful Clarity Session,
we’ll explore your direction, your questions,
and what a more fulfilling life might look like — for you.
Just one honest conversation to explore what feels true for you.
The First Step — A Meaningful Clarity Session
If you feel something stirring in you, the next step is simple:
book your Meaningful Clarity Session.
It’s a one-hour personal conversation with me,
focused on your questions, your direction, and whether this path is right for you.
The contribution is €75 (approx. US$ 85,-). If you choose to continue, it’s fully credited toward your training.
The session takes place online via Zoom.
A Personal Note
I keep this training personal and small.
Because it’s not just about knowledge —
it’s about living a life you truly love.
If something in you resonates, follow that sense — begin with one step.
With warmth,
Dieter Langenecker
Modern Elder — Humanistic Counselor (Meaning, Wisdom, Soul)
What Others Have Experienced
I began my journey of personal development after many years of passionately dedicating myself to entrepreneurship. Throughout my professional path, I experienced moments of success and challenges that taught me valuable lessons about resilience, purpose, and growth. As I closed this chapter as an entrepreneur, I felt the need to explore my inner self more deeply and connect with my life’s true purpose.
This exploration took a transformative turn when I began my training with Dieter. His unique approach resonated deeply with me, offering me powerful tools and techniques to understand myself better and guide others in finding their own inner strength. Through Dieter’s guidance, I’ve not only grown as an individual but also as someone who can inspire and support others on their journey toward happiness and fulfillment. As an immigrant, I’ve experienced the challenges of starting over in a new place, finding belonging, and rediscovering myself.
These experiences, combined with the insights from my training with Dieter, have enriched my understanding of transformation and have given me unique tools to empower others.
Cristina Isabel Ruiz, Panama
My journey with Dieter began even before our first Meaning Counselor Training session. He demonstrated a profound sense of guidance, direction, support, and care in a beautiful online session on mindful relationships.
I was searching for someone inspirational—and Dieter truly embodies that quality—as we embarked on a wonderful journey into self-understanding, reflection, and self-mastery.
Many things in my life began to make sense, and I started feeling a deep sense of calm and inner knowing. That was when I decided to sign up for his Meaning Counselor Training, not only to support my own growth but to help others live a fulfilling life they truly love.
Asel Khamzayeva, Vienna
As a psychologist trained in a scientific way, I've always sought innovative methods to enrich my counselling practice. When I attended Dieter's presentation on meaning in life, it struck a deep chord within me. I knew instantly that the Meaning Counsellor Training offered the perfect pathway to infuse greater depth and purpose into my client sessions.
This transformative experience not only enriched me both personally and professionally but also empowered me to forge deeper connections on a profoundly meaningful level.
Marcela Crhonkova, Prague
I began my self-development journey in my early forties. However, when I joined the Meaning Training with Dieter, his approach resonated with me because it reached deep into my core with kindness and care, allowing me to explore my inner self confidently.
This led to a greater understanding and acceptance of myself plus prompted taking actions that have impacted my life significantly.
I now live 5,000 kilometres from my home country and have incorporated meaning into my consulting practice with outstanding results for my clients.
Thanks to Dieter, I'm living a meaningful life I love.
Elizabeth Sardinha, Lisbon/Luanda
After participating in some talks at InterNations, I have joined the Meaning Councelor course in order to improve my mentoring/coaching practices. To my surprise I have been led into a deep discussion and understanding of inner strengths and weaknesses which resulted in an invaluable exercise for myself and my practice.
The unique way of our teacher Dieter Langenecker is remarkable and very easy to understand as well as thought provoking.
I would recommend strongly taking this training.
Germano Julio Badi, Sao Paulo
