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Did you know that our brains our hard wired to ensure that we will repeat life...
One's basal metabolic rate accounts for 65-70% of calories burned per day. Go to...
Psychotherapy can have benefits and risks. Therapy often involves discussing...
People who are compulsive eaters show similar activity in the same brain regions as...
In Galia Slayen’s hands, the iconic blond plaything has morphed into a life-size...
One of the many benefits of therapy includes the identification of self...
Weight gain?
Why does it seem like I'm gaining weight in my stomach? This may be a question...
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a brain disease because it leads to permanent changes in the...
Self-Esteem
Individuals commonly present in therapy for issues directly related to self-esteem...
Starvation is the Quickest Way to Slow Down Your Metabolism
Learn what you really lose when you starve yourself. How it can actually make you...
The Laxative Myth
Many individuals abuse laxatives in the hopes of controlling or losing weight. ...
Chemical Dependence
Drug Category Proportion Of Users That Ever Became Dependent Tobacco 32% Alcohol...
Addiction
"Addiction is a chronic and relapsing brain disease characterized by uncontrollable...
Breakfast: Is it okay to skip?
In a nutshell, No, you should not skip breakfast. The simple answer lies within...
Anorexia
There exists strong support for the idea that early indicators of reduced emotional...
Abused Substances & Anorexia
The most commonly abused substance seen in those with anorexia are alcohol and...
Self-destructive behaviors
"The ability to derive comfort from another human being is a strong predictor of...
A Little Bit About My Therapeutic Orientation
My orientation, as a Santa Barbara therapist is psychodynamic and therefore works...
Alcoholism and Addiction – Santa Barbara Counseling Resources
Alcoholism and addiction are tricky diseases. They are very complicated to...
Stress
Chronic stress accelerates the aging process and lowers immune functioning.
Anorexia
Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder at 19%
Alcohol Addiction Drug Therapy – Santa Barbara Therapy Resources
Santa Barbara has plenty of resources for alcohol addiction, drug therapy, and...
Santa Barbara Therapist – How to Choose the Best Resources
When you decide to see a Santa Barbara therapist, you will have to make sure that...
Santa Barbara Counseling Center – 3 Elements to Consider
When you are looking for the best Santa Barbara counseling center for your needs,...
Santa Barbara Psychotherapy – Counseling and Addiction Treatment Resources
Santa Barbara psychotherapy resources are not hard to find. Whether you have a...
Santa Barbara Psychology – Getting Therapy for Your Needs
Santa Barbara psychology resources can be very helpful to many people. There are...
Santa Barbara Counseling – Finding the Right Resources
Santa Barbara counseling services are helpful to many different people. Being able...
Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment – Getting the Help You Need
Prescription drug addiction treatment is becoming much more common in recent years....
Drug Addiction Relapse – Helpful Resources are Out There
When you are dealing with a drug addiction relapse, you don’t have to go through it...
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Juli- Hayes-Nadler, dietician, is starting a group for those with Anorexia, which...
Appointments & Forms
Appointments are available Monday through Friday. You may schedule an appointment...
Emotion
Emotions cannot be permanent. That's why they are called "emotions"--the word...
Addiction
Family members of addicts experience tremendous pain and upheaval, as their loved...
Relationship Conflict
With the stress of our fast-paced society, couples today are under more stress than...
Neglect
Child neglect falls under the umbrella of child abuse and, not only, accounts for...
Physical Abuse
Physical abuse is the second most common form of child maltreatment. The...
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse involves the occurrence of a child in any sexual situation with an...
Grief and Loss
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Santa Barbara Counseling Center
Sometimes, one of the hardest things individuals encounter when looking for a...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can occur after an individual experiences an extreme...
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Excessive anxiety and worry, that occurs more days than not and persist for at...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by recurrent obsessions and/or...
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Individuals suffering from Persistent Depressive Disorder evidence a chronically...