Multiple Hospice of Santa Barbara counsellors have obtained certification for EMDR, and are effectively integrated the cutting-edge therapy. The therapy has resulted in many clients have reporting greater feelings of ease and comfort than with talk therapy alone, as EMDR serves as an important complement to talk therapy for clients with particularly difficult grief or… Read More…
Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation sponsored the Girls Rock Santa Barbara initiative back in 2015. Knowing that music inspires kids, Kenny Slaught explains how the foundation fosters their creativity. Those who take part in the program attend various workshops, go to music classes, and perform live. They are taught to question typical gender stereotypes, be open… Read More…
Santa Barbara has a community focused on charity, which makes it stronger, says Kenny Slaught. The town shows its commitment to giving through its many nonprofits. This long standing tradition was started in 1928, when the Santa Barbara Foundation was established. Local charity organizations are fast to respond to the community’s needs, and as a… Read More…
The Spanish Colonial Revival style was started in the early 20th century. It was started when some Spanish colonies were turned into American regions. This style is predominant in California, and Santa Barbara adopted it after the 1925 earthquake. The founder of the movement was architect George Washington Smith, who relocated to Montecito and made… Read More…
While talking about Hoover Dam’s history, Kenny Slaught mentions it was built during the Great Depression era, from 1931 to 1936. The structure cost $49 million, and was originally named Boulder Dam. Its name was changed as a reference to President Herbert Hoover, who was a major sponsor. The dam measures 379 meters in length,… Read More…
A child might feel their lives will not be the same after losing a parent, says Kenny Slaught. The child might also feel lost and alone, and the program ‘I Have a Friend’ allows him or her to talk to someone who felt the same way. The mentor will offer support to the child for… Read More…
When it’s about teaching professionals who work in the network assistance field, Santa Barbara City College has a great standing. Kenny Slaught thinks that everyone engaging in this program will benefit from it. Engineers specializing in computer networks provide their colleagues with updates in data management and connectivity. There are many job openings and career… Read More…
Architect George Washington Smith started the Spanish Colonial Revival style 100 years back. Smith left Harvard to work in bond trading, and later planned to retire to Santa Barbara. The house he built was praised, prompting him to continue designing for the city. Smith used top quality materials and mixed the old with the new.… Read More…
Santa Barbara is not only popular due to its tourism but also its business, noted Kenny Slaught. Many new firms have been started here in the past years. Some of these, including AppScale, LastLine, TrackR, and Salty Girl Seafood, were funded by University of California Santa Barbara graduates. The Central Coast has seen twice the… Read More…
Hoover Dam was finished in 1936 after being started in 1931. Its first name was Boulder Dam, but was renamed to Hoover Dam due to President Herbert Hoover’s financial support. The structure reaches 221 meters in height, is 379 meters long and has a capacity of 35.000 cubic kilometers. According to Kenny Slaught, the project… Read More…