by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Aug 13, 2018 | Meaning, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Wellness
I don’t often share personal stories about myself. As a psychotherapist, I received some pretty strict training on the appropriate use of self-disclosure as a therapeutic tool, and I’ve found over time that less is more when trying to help people through...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Aug 5, 2018 | Affair Recovery, Marriage, Relationships
Infidelity, extramarital affairs, sexual promiscuity – often sensationalized in the media, these relationship destroying choices happen all too often in “real life”. However, lesser indiscretions can often lead a couple to struggle significantly,...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jul 29, 2018 | Affair Recovery, Marriage, Meaning, Parenting, Relationships, Work / Career
“Today, individuals are adept at making their demands on life and getting what they want, carelessly overlooking their human kinship and the bond that ties them together in needing one another and being needed.” “They slide from...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jul 23, 2018 | Affair Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health
“The most important things are often the hardest to say, because words diminish them.” – Stephen King But it is still important to try. “I’m sorry.” “I forgive you.” “I love you.” “You hurt me.”...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jul 15, 2018 | Marriage, Meaning, Relationships
Successful, healthy, relationships and marriages are built on a foundation of trust. Without trust, we see relationships crumble under the weight of fear, anxiety, and contempt. Trust is fairly easy to build in the early stages of a relationship, and simple, in...
