by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 9, 2021 | Affair Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, Spirituality, Substance Abuse
Thank you. Lately, I’ve been filled with a lot of gratitude. It’s been a rough few months – on top of a rough year – nothing I’m sure you don’t know already. But the fact is, at least how I’m seeing it lately, is that you...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | May 2, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Yes, that’s right, a “Drinking Song” from your friendly neighborhood substance abuse counselor. Actually, as you might expect, it’s a little bit more than that. Hopefully a little deeper, maybe a bit more meaningful. Enjoy. And if you would...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jan 10, 2021 | Management, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Substance Abuse, Wellness, Work / Career
We are all unique and special individuals, with a specific task, or tasks, we are born to accomplish, ideally for the benefit of others and the transcendence of ourselves. We can begin that task by asking what life is asking of us, rather than what we should get from...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Nov 8, 2020 | Affair Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Meaning, Mental Health, Spirituality, Substance Abuse
Pain, Guilt, & Death – Frankl’s Tragic Triad – three factors in life we can’t escape, but we can choose how we deal with them. Fr. Richard Rohr, in Adam’s Return, writes, It is the great teacher, although none of us want to admit it. ...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Oct 18, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Seeking out and engaging in interesting experiences can be very meaningful. Nature, Music, Art, Speakers – I’ve found all of them meaningful at different times. Last week I had the opportunity to experience some time with one of my favorite authors...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Sep 13, 2020 | Affair Recovery, Depression, Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Substance Abuse, Wellness, Work / Career
This is, perhaps, is one of my favorite stories from any of Viktor Frankl’s books. I remember tearing up a bit the first time I read it – the idea of “responsible action” in the face of such consequences was quite overwhelming. But I think it...
