by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Nov 10, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, Parenting, Uncategorized
There several common topics I discuss in my office at this time of year. The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving will soon be here, quickly followed by “Black Friday” – the spending holiday – then several weeks of “joyful...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Oct 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
How to apologize: Express sorry. (I am sorry) Own your guilt, take responsibility. (I was wrong) Be specific – take ownership. (I did ……) Identify the impact. (I hurt you) NO IF’s. (Sorry if I) DO NOT blame, shift, or defend. (But...
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 | Sep 29, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Meaning, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Uncategorized
Maybe it’s because I am too involved in the substance abuse field that it seems like it is a monstrous problem – a leviathan of social issues. But then when I think of the things I am involved in – David’s Courage, and our effort to open a...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Sep 15, 2019 | Marriage, Meaning, Mental Health, Parenting, Uncategorized
I am teaching a graduate course in relationship theory right now – “Family Systems Theory”, to be precise. I forgot just how complex relationships can be. In the class, we get to use terms like “Symmetrical and Complementary Relating” to...
by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Sep 1, 2019 | Meaning, Mental Health, Uncategorized, Work / Career
I hope you have enjoyed a relaxing weekend, and a meaningful Labor Day. For many, it is an extra day away from work before we ceremoniously begin to look to a new season as summer fades. For others, it may be another day at work. Wherever you might be, I hope you...
