An investigation into why psychological academia remains hostile to Brainspotting despite explosive clinical adoption. From epistemological gatekeeping to the economics of research funding, discover what the resistance reveals about the crisis in mental health science.
Explore 50 fascinating unsolved mysteries of human psychology and biology—from why we dream and cry emotional tears to the uncanny valley and déjà vu. Discover competing scientific theories and the mysterious unknowns that still puzzle researchers.
The unitary nature of consciousness is the most persistent intuition of human experience. We feel like a single protagonist in a continuous narrative. Yet, for the trauma survivor, this intuition is often a lie. As therapists, we are often the first to witness the...
Why does talk therapy fail for PTSD? Discover why trauma is a “Bottom-Up” physiological problem and how Somatic Therapy with Robin Taylor helps the body release trapped survival energy.
Discover why the high-profit business model of academic publishing is hurting psychotherapy. Joel Blackstock explores how paywalls, copyright traps, and the neoliberal capture of knowledge are separating clinicians from the science they need to heal patients.
Discover energy psychotherapy, a revolutionary approach integrating ancient Eastern wisdom with modern neuroscience. Learn about somatic therapies, EFT, brainspotting, Hakomi, and other body-based treatments that address trauma at its physiological roots—offering hope when talk therapy alone isn’t enough.
Discover why somatic and brain-based therapies often outperform talk therapy for trauma and emotional dysregulation. Explore the neurobiology of afferent feedback, the vagus nerve, and how body-to-brain signaling drives persistent emotional states.
A neurobiological argument for the dominance of afferent feedback in emotional persistence and the therapeutic implications for trauma treatment
The DOE reclassified social work degrees as non-professional which threatens Alabama mental healthcare access, professional liability insurance, credentialing, and the private practice model that emerged from 1980s reforms. This comprehensive analysis examines immediate and long-term implications for therapists and patients.
An expert review for psychotherapists on technology integration in therapy. Covers AI’s role, neuro-tech like QEEG, VR for trauma, Polyvagal Theory, and an evidence-based review of the Alpha-Stim device for anxiety, insomnia, and depression.