The Santa Barbara Bowl, a large outdoor amphitheatre, has made the arts available to the larger community via a number of education outreach initiatives. The foundation funds programs that benefit 20,000 students each year through non-profit arts programs, individual artists, and local schools. Long-time supporter of community, Santa Barbara-based property investor, Kenny Slaught has recently furthered these programs via his blog at KennySlaught.com.

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Kenny Slaught recognizes that both individuals facing death and their loved ones have to deal with anticipatory grief as the unavoidable draws near. He notes an unmatched level of professionalism and compassion that the dedicated staff of Hospice of Santa Barbara has demonstrated to help loved ones and those with terminal illnesses confront and deal with this grief in constructive ways so that they can enjoy their final days together with minimal stress and anxiety. Facing this grief directly can improve communication between loved ones and lay the foundation for saying what needs to be said and achieving a sense of closure, which can ease the grieving process after the loss occurs.

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Life-long supporter of community initiatives, Santa Barbara-based entrepreneur and leading force in the real estate sector, Kenny Slaught has wholeheartedly embraced Hospice of Santa Barbara’s various initiatives aimed at helping those who suffered hardship in life to learn to experience joy and meaningfulness again through empathy and self-care. In keeping with his intentions, he advocates for the Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Anticipatory Grief Services program and continues to educate the broader public about the importance of social support, particularly for people who have experienced the loss of their loved ones. With this intention, Slaught recently promoted these programs on his blog at KennySlaught.com.

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Kenny Slaught explains that many families depend on the hospice for its counseling and support services. The hospice regularly offers individual, group, and family counseling free of charge. These helpful sessions deal with a variety of issues regarding death and dying while emphasizing the various aspects of emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being that are critical for individuals in these situations. For those who cannot attend the center, the hospice runs counseling sessions at many other safe locations within the community. Research has proven that participation in counseling sessions early in the grieving process can greatly reduce the risk of unresolved grief manifesting down the road. Additionally, researchers have found that counselors specializing in matters related to death and dying are more effective at helping those who have experienced a traumatic event than general mental health practitioners.

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Hospice of Santa Barbara offers a wide range of services both to individuals facing terminal and chronic illness, but also to their families. Much of the compassionate care at the organization focus on the needs of children as they struggle with the impending or recent passing of a close family member or friend. About 20 percent of children experience the death of a loved one before they turn 18, and one in 20 children must face the loss of one or both parents before they reach adulthood. Hospice of Santa Barbara endeavors to provide individuals in these situations with free support through a wide range of programs. This support helps the children cope with grief to avoid or mitigate depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Kenny Slaught explains that many families depend on the hospice for its counseling and support services. The hospice regularly offers individual, group, and family counseling free of charge. These helpful sessions deal with a variety of issues regarding death and dying while emphasizing the various aspects of emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being that are critical for individuals in these situations. For those who cannot attend the center, the hospice runs counseling sessions at many other safe locations within the community. Research has proven that participation in counseling sessions early in the grieving process can greatly reduce the risk of unresolved grief manifesting down the road. Additionally, researchers have found that counselors specializing in matters related to death and dying are more effective at helping those who have experienced a traumatic event than general mental health practitioners.

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Business strategist and real estate investor, Kenny Slaught has dedicated himself to helping less fortunate citizens and groups in his community. In keeping with his long-time philosophy, he advocates for the Hospice of Santa Barbara and one of its many community-centered initiatives -counseling and support services. As he works to increase public awareness of how important social support can be, particularly for those who have experienced the loss of their beloved ones, Slaught has recently promoted these initiatives on his blog at KennySlaught.com.

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