by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Oct 26, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Military Service
Through my journeys in the past few weeks I was recommeded to read a book – an amazing story – a story of intense trauma and revival. A story most of us can’t relate to directly, but a situation we can all recognize in our lives, in some parts. ...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Oct 12, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships
This was an important discussion last week at my men’s retreat – what is “selfish” and what is “self-care”. From my experience, those of us who tend to ask that question may find ourselves on either end of an extreme. Some people...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Sep 29, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Wellness
Althought life feels like it might be going well for me, personally, right now, the nature of therapy is to bear witness to other’s tragedy – to the suffering of life. And, if I am lucky, or sometimes skilled, I get to help. Ideally, I get to witness...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Sep 14, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health
I wrote this last week The world seemed to be continuing to fall apart then. But then I saw all my “friends” on social media going after each other for their beliefs. I thought about sharing this then – but, honestly, I was afraid I would get...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jun 30, 2025 | Affair Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Work / Career
Guys. We need some help. In this conversation, Dr. Dan and Dr. Baruch B. Halebi discuss the significance of male peer groups, the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in male relationships, and the historical context of these gatherings. They explore the...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jun 23, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Logotherapy, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships
I recently recorded a podcast on the topic of “Love and Respect” stemming from frequent conversation with men who feel they are struggling to earn the respect of their spouses and children. However, I would be foolish not to address the current...