Hospice of Santa Barbara maintains a wide range of services not just for individuals facing terminal and chronic illness, but to their families as well. Many of the Hospice’s programs focus on the needs of children as they work through the impending or recent passing of a loved one. About 20 percent of children under… Read More…
Many families turn to the hospice for their counseling and support services, discusses Kenny Slaught. The hospice offers individual, group, and family counseling regularly and free of charge. These counseling sessions handle a variety of death-related issues and emphasize the many angles of emotional, psychological, and spiritual health that are important to individuals processing grief.… Read More…
Respected thought leader, business and property investor, Kenny Slaught is committed to helping those in need throughout his community. Following his lifetime philosophy of visionary, he has supported the Hospice of Santa Barbara and several of its community-centric initiatives – including counseling and support services. As he strives for increased public awareness about the importance… Read More…
Kenny Slaught explains that Hospice of Santa Barbara runs a variety of services not just for persons facing terminal and chronic illness, but also to their families. Many of the programs at the organization serve the needs of children struggling with the impending or recent passing of a loved one. Nearly 20 percent of children… Read More…
Kenny Slaught notes that after experiencing loss, children can feel paralyzed and overwhelmed. Many youth in this situation will act out and teens may undertake risky behaviors, such as self-medication or self-mutilation. The I Have a Friend program provides them with a better way, proving that they can overcome their grief and pain and lead… Read More…
Hospice of Santa Barbara provides a wide range of services not just for individuals facing terminal and chronic illness, but also for their families. Kenny Slaught notes that many of the programs at the organization focus on the needs of children as they struggle with the impending or recent passing of a loved one. About… Read More…
When children experience the loss of a parent, it can be a start realization that their lives will never again be the same. The feeling of being lost and abandoned can be overwhelming. Kenny Slaught points out that, “The I Have a Friend mentor program allows these young people to share their feelings with someone… Read More…
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…
“The professionals at Hospice of Santa Barbara strive to provide the highest level of service to clients by offering effective, cutting-edge therapies,” Kenny Slaught writes, praising the organization. “Dealing with grief and loss is extremely difficult, but a new therapy has emerged to help individuals through difficult times.” People with PTSD experience overwhelming and painful… Read More…
“The professionals at Hospice of Santa Barbara strive to provide the highest level of service to clients by offering effective, cutting-edge therapies,” Kenny Slaught writes, praising the organization. “Dealing with grief and loss is extremely difficult, but a new therapy has emerged to help individuals through difficult times.” People with PTSD experience overwhelming and painful… Read More…