Armando Aguilar 
When a young man is dealing with the struggles of growing up, often times it results from a series of traumatic events or circumstances that lead to the development of inadequate coping mechanisms. Whether it’s using substances, pornography, or the development of mental illness, there is a root cause of these troublesome trials of the … Read more
Hope for the Holidays We are in the thick of the holiday season. For families with a loved one in recovery (or needing treatment), things can look different than normal around this time of year. We want to provide you with a few tips that may help your family have hope for the holidays. Don’t … Read more
Hope in Struggle with Addiction Struggle Defined Struggle is defined as “a forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack” (Google Dictionary). Daily, we work with guys who are working to get free of the restraint of addiction. So often, the restraint of addiction or addictive behaviors feels like a never-ending … Read more
You Are Not Alone We just wrapped our 2021 Capstone Reunion this past weekend. This is one of our favorite times of the year – to reminisce on times at Capstone, reconnect with alumni clients & families, and be restored. Attendees often walk in hesitantly – not sure of what to expect, who they will … Read more
There’s a cliche that instructs us to, “Leave the past in the past”, but what if the past can be good for something? The new year is most associated with a time of reflection and goal-setting. 2023 is behind us, so what now? Take a moment to reflect on the lessons you learned from 2023 … Read more
As we approach the holiday season, we believe it is important to acknowledge the challenge of staying on the path to recovery during this time. From normalizing potential triggers to providing practical steps, we’d like to help prepare you and your family to stay on the path to recovery during the holiday season. Potential … Read more
Pain that Produces Sometimes, it can be hard to receive encouragement from others when you are hurting beyond what you can articulate. Sentiments like “Thinking of you”, “I hope it gets better”, and “I’m so sorry” seem so empty. Not because your loved ones don’t mean well, but because the “light at the end of … Read more
In the United States, it is estimated that over 50% of high school students play sports. The student-athlete is one of the most common American norms there is. Even so, an often overlooked aspect of the prevalence of student-athletes is the effect that being a student-athlete has on a young man’s development, and how some … Read more
With years of experience in family therapy, I’ve become quite familiar with parents’ concerns with a child in treatment. “How do I know they’re safe? How long will they stay mad about our decision to pursue treatment? Have I made the right decision? Will treatment work this time?” These are all valid concerns. I like … Read more
