Feelings

Avoiding pain keeps it around longer. The more we try to resist certain feelings the less likely we are to work through them.

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stress

Remember to take care of YOU by doing things for yourself that you enjoy.  Who doesn't like a massage or facial?  Visit Spa Escape, www.spaescapesb.com for some pampering.

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Chemical Dependence

Drug Category	Proportion Of Users That Ever Became Dependent
Tobacco	32%
Alcohol	15%
Marijuana (including hashish)	9%
Cocaine	17%
Heroin	23%

                                                                                                2010 Marijuana Policy Project.

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Addiction

"Addiction is a chronic and relapsing brain disease characterized by uncontrollable drug seeking behavior and use. It persists even with the knowledge of negative health consequences." Scott Lucas

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Taking time

Take some time for you at Spa Escape. Enjoy a massage, facial, make-up artistry, and much more! www.spaescapesb.com

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Gifts

Unsure what to get someone for their birthday, anniversay, etc? How about a gift certificate to Spa Escape. Your loved one can pamper him or herself with a massage, facial, manicure, the works! Visit spaescapesb.com for mor information

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Pamper yourself

Spa Escape in Santa Barbara has great summer specials! Check out their package deals on massage, waxing, and facials, www.spaescapesb.com

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Anorexia

There exists strong support for the idea that early indicators of reduced emotional resiliency and heightened stress reactivity along with compulsive habit tendencies may represent a vulnerability to the development of Anorexia (Strober, 2010)

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Healthy Escapes

Many people who are struggling try and escape their pain through negative coping mechanisms, such as drugs and alcohol.  Try a healthier escape and visit Spa Escape to be pampered www.spaescapesb.com

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Abused Substances & Anorexia

The most commonly abused substance seen in those with anorexia are alcohol and marijuana.

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Stress and Massage

Stress in our fast paced society is unavoidable, hence it is essential that we have coping mechanisms in place to deal with the everyday demands of life.  Massage, is not only a great way to relieve stress, it is also a treat for yourself!  Visit Yolanda at Spa Escape, www.spaescapesb.com

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Stress

Stress in our fast paced society is unavoidable, hence it is essential that we have coping mechanisms in place to deal with everydaydemands
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Self-destructive behaviors

"The ability to derive comfort from another human being is a
strong predictor of whether self-destructive behavior can be
regulated”
(Van der Kolk)

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Santa Barbara Psychology - Mysantabarbaratherapy.com

Dr. Adina McGarr offers Santa Barbara counseling and Santa Barbara psychology services. For over 10 years Dr. Adina has been studying eating disorders, prescription drug addiction treatment, alcoholism and addiction, drug addiction relapse, and self injurious behaviors. If you are seeking a Santa Barbara therapist that goes beyond traditional addiction treatment methods, you may wish to inquire with this Santa Barbara counseling expert.

Dr. Adina is highly recommended around the Santa Barbara & Ventura area. She is known for her specialization in the areas of alcohol addiction drug therapy,eating disorders, and self injurious behaviors. She graduated with a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and received a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute. She now has her own private practice, providing some of the most cutting edge therapy Santa Barbara and Ventura has to offer.

Individuals seek a Santa Barbara counseling center for variety of different reasons. The drawback of going through a center versus a private practice is that you are not able to select your individual therapist based on specialty. When it comes to your Santa Barbara psychotherapy needs working with a private practitioner allows you more freedom to find the right therapist for you. For more information call Dr. Adina McGarr at (818) 518-6775 or visit http://www.mysantabarbaratherapy.com/ e-mail: amcgarrma@yahoo.com

Dr. Adina McGarr

Santa Barbara Psychotherapy Expert

www.MySantaBarbaraTherapy.com

phone: (818) 518-6775

email: amcgarrma@yahoo.com