Author: Frank Capatch, Supervising Therapist (LCSW)


  • Handling Trauma and PTSD Related to the Holidays

    Handling Trauma and PTSD Related to the Holidays

    Saint Francis of Assisi famously said, “For it is in giving…

  • How Can I Heal From Rumination Disorder at the Cellular Level?

    How Can I Heal From Rumination Disorder at the Cellular Level?

    Millions of people struggle with eating disorders or disordered eating every…

  • Navigating Anxiety and Depression Over the Holidays

    Navigating Anxiety and Depression Over the Holidays

    There is little doubt that the holidays can bring with them…

  • What Are the Long-Term Effects of Cannabis Addiction?

    What Are the Long-Term Effects of Cannabis Addiction?

    With more and more states legalizing recreational cannabis use, the feeling…

  • Avoiding a Relapse Over the Holidays

    Avoiding a Relapse Over the Holidays

    Many people don’t understand just how prevalent relapses are in the…

  • How Can I Help a Loved One Maintain Recovery Over the Holidays?

    How Can I Help a Loved One Maintain Recovery Over the Holidays?

    The winter holidays are intended to be a time of togetherness,…

  • In Treatment: Healing at the Cellular Level Over the Holidays

    In Treatment: Healing at the Cellular Level Over the Holidays

    The holidays are meant to be a time of family and…

  • How Can I Manage My Sobriety Over the Holidays?

    How Can I Manage My Sobriety Over the Holidays?

    There is a traditional Hawaiin maxim that goes, “Aloha Aku No,…

  • Is Medication Treatment Right for Me?

    Is Medication Treatment Right for Me?

    The renowned English philosopher Francis Bacon famously said, “The best part…

  • Can I Overcome Addiction on My Own?

    Can I Overcome Addiction on My Own?

    The renowned English philosopher Bernard Williams famously said, “Life is supposed…