Kizilgecit, MuhammedOkan, NesrullahDemir, YasinCinici, MuratTemiz, Yunus EmreToprak, Fatma BetuelAkca, Emrullah2026-04-042026-04-0420250022-41971573-6571https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-024-02183-5https://hdl.handle.net/11616/109841This study sets out to develop a psycho-social model for assessing the effectiveness of spiritually oriented logotherapy for earthquake victims with PTSD following the 6 February 2023, Kahramanmara & scedil; earthquake in Turkey. The findings of this study will undoubtedly contribute to the development of post-disaster spiritual support services. We developed and implemented a six-week Psycho-Social Training Programme through Spiritually Oriented Meaning in the cities of Malatya, Elaz & imath;& gbreve; and Kahramanmara & scedil;, which were significantly affected by the earthquake. A randomised controlled trial (RCT) design was used, with participants randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. Pre-test and post-test assessments were conducted to evaluate the programme's impact. The findings were clear: the programme significantly reduced PTSD symptoms (p < .05), proving the effectiveness of a meaning-oriented approach in the survivors' healing process. Additionally, the programme made a positive contribution to spiritual support services and provided a model to meet post-disaster psychological needs. This programme demonstrated its potential as an effective method for addressing PTSD and enhancing spiritual recovery in earthquake survivors.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Spiritually oriented logotherapyPsycho-social supportEarthquake victimsMeaning focussed healingArticle645414741683959252210.1007/s10943-024-02183-52-s2.0-85210354977Q1WOS:001364362600001Q30000-0002-2456-14490000-0001-6736-07620000-0003-1097-66750000-0002-9630-78530000-0001-6059-98500000-0002-9496-6417