Author: Frank Capatch, Supervising Therapist (LCSW)


  • Quitting 12-Step Programs When You Realize You Want Something Else

    Quitting 12-Step Programs When You Realize You Want Something Else

    The co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.),  Bill Wilson, famously said, “To…

  • Getting Past the Stigma of Sobriety in Recovery

    Getting Past the Stigma of Sobriety in Recovery

    The iconic Saint Francis of Assisi famously said, “A single sunbeam…

  • Do I Need a Spiritual Teacher to Meditate in Recovery?

    Do I Need a Spiritual Teacher to Meditate in Recovery?

    Thich Nhat Hanh famously said, “People sacrifice the present for the…

  • TMS Therapy in Hawaii: Benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

    TMS Therapy in Hawaii: Benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

    Understanding TMS Therapy Healing from mental health disorders, addiction, or a…

  • The Dangers of Caffeine and Nicotine in Recovery

    The Dangers of Caffeine and Nicotine in Recovery

    Many of us have vices, and these vices may not reach…

  • How Can I Move Forward From Alcohol and Substance-Related Legal Troubles?

    How Can I Move Forward From Alcohol and Substance-Related Legal Troubles?

    Many people find themselves in legal situations due to their active…

  • How Can Animal-Assisted Therapy Help With Addiction Recovery?

    How Can Animal-Assisted Therapy Help With Addiction Recovery?

    Most of us have heard dogs referred to as “man’s best…

  • Getting Past Shame and Guilt Associated with Addiction

    Getting Past Shame and Guilt Associated with Addiction

    The iconic English poet Alexander Pope famously wrote, “Honor and shame…

  • Coming Home Again: Finding Family in Recovery

    Coming Home Again: Finding Family in Recovery

    The iconic Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw famously said, “A happy…

  • Understanding Substance Use Disorder and Depression

    Understanding Substance Use Disorder and Depression

    The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius famously said, “There is no greater…