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...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Oct 15, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, PTSD, Wellness
As a social scientist, I am trained to be skeptical; to be a critical consumer of research. As a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor, I’m extra skeptical of most substances – I do quite a lot of research before I recommend people put anything into their...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Sep 16, 2018 | Depression, Grief, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health, Parenting
…until it is destroying your home. Small dragons that sit on tables become gigantic dragons that destroy homes. That is the crux of Jack Kent’s children’s story. But it has very real meaning in the adult world: Daily drinking can become...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Aug 19, 2018 | Affair Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships
There seems to be an apocalyptic event every few years, if you’re in to the whole comic book / superhero thing. There is a giant “RESET” button when things start to get too complicated. If you’ve watched the most recent addition to the Marvel...
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 | May 13, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health
“LIFE IS SUFFERING. THAT’S CLEAR. There is no more basic, irrefutable truth.” Ouch, that hurts… This is the start of “Rule 7” from Jordan B. Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life : An Antidote for Chaos. I didn’t expect him to...
