Instructor: Brad Frank and Bobby Frank

Join DR. BRADLEY FRANK, class of ’83, and BOBBY FRANK, class of ’85, for a reading from their book The Edge of the Sticker and a discussion about developing coping strategies and dealing with challenging mental health issues. The Edge of the Sticker was inspired by the emotional awakening so many people had during the first year of the pandemic – a dark time lightened partially by a new sense that it was okay to talk about feelings and fears. It made mortality top of mind and forced us to reconsider how we live, love, work, and play. This class builds on that momentum to remind us that we all have the power to adapt and to change our behavior and priorities so we can live happier, more fulfilling lives. You’ll learn practical techniques to help you solve problems and cope with difficult issues like anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, and grief. Brad will share stories and ideas to provide context as you develop new ways to think about your life, what motivates you and the things that may be holding you back.

Class Fee: $35.00

Age 21 and up.

Brad Frank and Bobby Frank

Brad Frank is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing in Houston since 1993. He’s worked with children, adolescents, and adults in therapy to help them manage transitions in their lives. Dr. Frank has also done psychological evaluations of children in foster care for almost 20 years and has been touched by the trauma that peppers their lives.

He creates a safe and compassionate place for people to honestly confront difficult and often painful experiences so that they can make choices and feel empowered to live happier, more fulfilling, and contented lives.

Dr. Frank has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and an undergraduate degree in psychology and history from the University of Michigan.

Bobby Frank is a writer and musician based in Nashville. He’s spent most of his career as an entrepreneur, starting and running several marketing and eCommerce businesses. The common thread in all these endeavors was writing. Though he never earned a living directly from it, his words were all over the creative produced for agency clients, company marketing materials, business plans and websites. In 2019, the spark from a freelance writing project lit a fire that’s led to a busy writing career which today is filled with everything from luxury watches to industrial equipment.

Bobby is a lifelong musician who can be spotted behind the drums in clubs and venues around the Southeast. He got on the bus about 10 years ago and now plays in several Grateful Dead-inspired projects along with healthy doses of jazz, rock and experimental music. Bobby completed his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and has an MBA from Hofstra University.