That was the question that haunted me like nothing i had ever feared before.  All of my friends drink and party.  What will i possibly do when they are out having fun? Do i really need to make a decision to have a social life or stay clean and sober? Well, it has been almost 4 years in sobriety and i have not shriveled up or become Captain. AA.  Actually, my life is better in every aspect possible thanks to the fellowship and a whole bunch of willingness on my part.  The fact is that I don't have to focus on being sober the rest of my life because the only thing that matters is right now.  As cliche as that sounds, it works.  The one question i will always ask is: How do you know if you don't give it a try? Now i know that question could be taken many different ways, but if you were standing where i was when i first got sober than you have already tried every possible concoction of substances and have already drownd every feeling you had with a nice bottle of whatever.  Now is the time to find some solution that will last.  For info on how to get sober or if you have any questions just give me a call at Soba Recovery Center.  I know how you feel because i have been there.      Stop existing and start living!!!

To find out where my journey in sobriety all started click the link

http://http://abcnews.go.com/Health/staying-sober-daniel-baldwin/story?id=4543817   

SOBA Malibu Recovery Center(www.sobamalibu.com), a California licensed addiction center, and Brainpaint, LLC will begin training and implementation of BrainPaint software in order to achieve a more in-depth understanding and acute treatment for alcohol and drug addiction.
“When you or a loved one is unfortunate enough to contract the disease of addiction you have to treat it as you were treating the enemy during a war, said Greg Hannley, Chairman and CEO of SOBA Malibu Recovery Center. Whether it’s equine therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, Yoga, a Ropes Course, among others, you have to fight it on all fronts. Our studies have shown that the advances that have been made in EEG bio-feedback have been remarkable, so we decided to pursue this modality.”

BrainPaint – The next generation in EEG biofeedback

Simple to use, yet sophisticated in scope

BrainPaint is a state-of-the-art neurofeedback system that incorporates a comprehensive assessment tool, which systematically calculates protocol suggestions used to improve and restore activity related to brain function. This assessment tool is revolutionary, turning SOBA Malibu clinicians into top practitioners in a fraction of the time. SOBA therapist and practitioners appreciate the automation – similar to that of computerized chess crunching data to explore the potential of future moves – allowing the focus to be on the human aspects of the session.

The software transfers knowledge and experience from top researchers to SOBA Malibu practitioners. It incorporates Bill Scott’s 15 years of clinical, research and teaching experience fine tuning neurofeedback protocols from the following leaders in the field:

Barry Sterman’s SMR training
Dale Walters’s Alpha-Theta training
Eugene Penniston’s Alpha-Theta training
Susan and Siegfried Othmer’s Beta, SMR and Theta assessment process
Renate Drechsler’s Slow Cortical Potential training

In 2005, Bill Scott, David Kaiser, Siegfried Othmer and Stephen Sideroff conducted a 121 subject randomized control trial using a hybrid of the aforementioned scientists’ protocols. After demonstrating the efficacy of these neurofeedback protocols, the study was published in a peer review journal.

If you or a loved one is suffering from addiction or treatable psychological disorders, please contact our admissions counselors at 866-547-6451 or go to www.sobalmalibu.com

SOBA Malibu Recovery Center is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Ferguson. Robert is a former U.S. Marine, clinical nutritionist and fitness expert with a masters in counseling psychology. Prior to creating a diet free fat loss system Robert made a difference in the lives of women through his rape and assault prevention organization, which set the stage for his continued outreach and shift to the wellness and weight loss profession.

Robert has spent nearly 15 years teaching people from all walks of life the simple secrets that will let them lose fat fast without giving up the foods they love. Because of his effective and innovative approach to blending fitness, nutrition and motivation

– Robert has captured the attention of major television network executives and producers.

Robert’s unique ability to entertain, educate and engage others to eat healthfully is without question a gift. He was recently acknowledged for his approach to helping others embrace diet free living when Aetna featured him in their 2007 African American History Calendar, which addressed obesity. And because of his captivating speaking ability, Robert was also asked to speak at the annual event, which acknowledged those featured in the calendar.

He continues to be a popular lecturer for major corporations, organizations and universities including AETNA, Speaking of Women’s Health, Salem Communications, Universal Studios, Clipper Windpower, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and such colleges as The University of Texas Medical Branch. In 2010, at the request of the Mississippi State Board of Education, Robert presented a keynote lecture at the annual teacher’s conference. This event set the stage for Robert’s campaign to reverse the cause of weight gain by showing people how to eat the foods they love and reduce their waistline instead of adding to it.

Robert has served as national spokesperson and consultant to the world’s largest co-ed health club - Gold’s Gym Corporation (over 600 locations in 40 states and 30 countries) and as a national advisor and program developer to some of the most innovative wellness centers in the country including the California Health and Longevity Institute, the brainchild of health advocate, billionaire and Dole Food Company CEO David Murdoch, which offers innovative wellness solutions to Hollywood stars and the well-heeled executives.

A former professional athlete himself, Robert Ferguson has also built a national reputation as a nutrition, conditioning and weight loss coach for some of the top professional athletes (e.g., Fernando Vargas, Sergio Mora, Samuel Peter, Stevie Forbes, Lucia Rijker, Maureen Shea) in the country who routinely appear on such networks as HBO, Showtime andESPN to name a few. He is also a doctoral candidate in sports psychology, former U. S. Marine and holds certifications in personal training and performance nutrition.

SOBA Recovery Center is also pleased to announce the addition of Sherry Gaba, Celebrity Life Coach and Psychotherapist on Celebrity Rehab 2 and Celebrity Rehab 3 with Dr. Drew on VH1. Sherry will be conducting groups which consist of Life Coaching and a women’s group. Sherry will also see SOBA clients in one-on-one therapy.

Sherry Gaba, proudly has over thirteen years of experience as a clinician, and a graduate of USC specializing in addictions, eating disorders, parenting, single parenting, divorce, and life coaching.