by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 6, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth
Last week I had the privilege of spending time with some great people from all over the world as part of our graduation ceremonies. I renewed my friendship with Alain, an exuberant and gentle soul who works as a hospital chaplain in Missouri, as well as a US Army...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 29, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Meaning
“I just want to be happy.” So many people struggle with this today. I think we’ve been sold the wrong idea. We get wrapped up in chasing the next big thing – the next thing we are told we ‘want’ to buy – that when the chase...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 22, 2018 | Grief, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health
What do you do when: The loved one you thought had given up drinking goes back to the bottle? The depression you thought you conquered comes back? You find out your spouse has been having an emotional affair with an old friend? You learn that lingering pain...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 15, 2018 | Depression, Grief, Meaning, Mental Health
Most days, I get to encourage people to make changes in their lives that should lead to a more meaningful and healthy situation. I spent quite a while building up some knowledge and experience on the topic, so I find it pretty easy to talk about – honestly, I...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 8, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health
“He who has a why to live for can bear with almost any how.” – Friedrich Nietzsche Viktor Frankl was fond of quoting this line from Nietzsche through his volumes. He survived three years in a German concentration camp – I’d say his reflection on...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 1, 2018 | Management, Meaning, Relationships, Work / Career
Most of us find ourselves with an opportunity to lead from time to time – many of us are leaders on a daily basis, either at work or in our families. I thought I would share some notes from a recent presentation for those of us who may want to engage in a more...