by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Dec 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Merry Christmas! I hope you give yourself some time to enjoy these next few days with friends, family, and loved ones. Take a moment to enjoy good food and fellowship. Embrace the traditions of your family, culture, or religion. Take stock of the past year, the good...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Dec 16, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning
During this time of year, many cultures, religions, and individuals are celebrating, or anticipating the celebration of, joyful holidays. It is also a time of year that many people find most stressful, overwhelming, anxious, and possibly even sad, for a variety of...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Dec 9, 2018 | Meaning, Mental Health, Spirituality
Viktor Frankl famously wrote that part of the modern “existential vacuum” was due to the decline of traditions and values – that in the absence of guiding principles, humankind was left adrift as to how to behave or think in a moral and meaningful...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Dec 2, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health
It’s that time of year where we all might feel a little down – maybe a little sluggish or depressed. It’s the time of year where many people feel SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder. There are quite a few ways to experience SAD – and even...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Nov 25, 2018 | Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Growth
I hope you have returned to daily life after an enjoyable and restful Thanksgiving! Today, “Cyber Monday” we enter into what should be a “joyful” holiday season, but one that may sadly leave people feeling stressed and depressed. In order to...
