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...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Nov 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! I don’t know about you, but this is one of my favorite times of the year – a nice long weekend, friends, family and good food, minimal expectations other than choosing your side of the “Black Friday” debate, and a...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Nov 12, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships
At least once each week, often more, I come across a distraught individual who bemoans the fact that they just can’t find happiness. You may have heard me say this before – or even read it here, but life is NOT about finding happiness. I guess you...