by Dr. Daniel A. Franz | Jan 6, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Wellness
With the holidays behind us and a full week of the new year already passed, we are entering into what can be a very difficult time for many people. “Post-holiday blues” set in. Days continue to be short, cold, and dark. Our bodies naturally want to...
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 | Aug 13, 2018 | Meaning, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Wellness
I don’t often share personal stories about myself. As a psychotherapist, I received some pretty strict training on the appropriate use of self-disclosure as a therapeutic tool, and I’ve found over time that less is more when trying to help people through...