by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Nov 17, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships
As I am finishing up writing The Meaning Centered Recovery portion of the online Substance Abuse & Recovery course on teachable.com (feel free to take a look at https://drdan.teachable.com/courses/enrolled/662861) – I have been reminded of how important...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Oct 13, 2019 | Marriage, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships, Uncategorized
“Trust is not just some vague quality that grows between two people …it is the specific state that exists when you are both willing to change your own behavior to benefit your partner while on the other hand, distrust is when you don’t have faith in your...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 12, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships
“Judgmentalism is in indeed a disease of the mind: it leads to anger, torment, and conflict. But it is also the mind’s natural condition – the elephant (the uncontrollable, impulsive part of the mind) is always evaluating, always saying “Like...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 21, 2019 | Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Uncategorized
“Do you believe there is “The One” for everyone, that we have a soul-mate?” That was right after he asked me, “Do you believe in Fate or Luck?” Definitely some thought-provoking questions. In terms of compatibility, NO, I...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Apr 15, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Management, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships
This could also be called “what to say when you don’t know what to say”. Often, I find it is the most to know what to say when the stakes are highest, the most meaningful. It’s often hard to know what to say to encourage or console someone who...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Mar 24, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Marriage, Relationships
Just kidding. There is no “science” – well at least there is no scientific consensus yet. There is plenty of scientific research going on around them. We just aren’t that sure how to define them yet. Does it amaze anyone else that such a...
