by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 22, 2025 | Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, History of Psychotherapy, Models of Psychotherapy, Psychology
The Fourth Wave of Psychotherapy: Why Trauma Clients Are Moving Beyond CBT An Analysis of the Market-Driven Shift Toward Somatic and Neuro-Experiential Healing The Changing Tides of Therapy The field of psychotherapy is in the midst of a profound and accelerating...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 22, 2025 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Evidence Based Practice in Therapy, Free Resources for Therapists in Private Practice
The landscape of mental healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation, moving far beyond the simple video calls that defined the initial wave of telehealth.1 Today, technology is not just a medium for delivery; it is becoming an active tool within the therapeutic...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 22, 2025 | Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques for Therapists, Therapy and Crisis Intervention for College Students in Alabama, Therapy for Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
For decades, many forms of therapy have approached neurodivergence—like Autism (ASD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—as a “disorder” to be “fixed” or “managed.” The goal was often to help the neurodivergent person...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 22, 2025 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology
In the landscape of contemporary psychotherapy, a quiet revolution has been unfolding—one that moves us away from the primacy of thoughts and verbal processing toward the wisdom held in the body’s deeper knowing. At the heart of this shift stands Eugene Gendlin,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 22, 2025 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology
For decades, many forms of therapy have approached neurodivergence—like Autism (ASD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—as a “disorder” to be “fixed” or “managed.” The goal was often to help the neurodivergent person...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 22, 2025 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing
This comprehensive guide breaks down the science, the key differences, and the peer-reviewed evidence behind Brainspotting vs. EMDR, helping you make an informed and empowered choice for your healing journey. What Is EMDR? (Eye Movement Desensitization and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 21, 2025 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
The Paradox of the Egoless Egoist James Hillman spent decades railing against the ego and the ego-Self axis, calling it a “monotheistic ideal” that stifled psychic life. Yet as many Jungians have pointed out, by throwing away this fundamental structural...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 21, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
The Evolution of Depth Psychology: How Pioneers Mapped the Clinical Matrix When Andrew Samuels mapped the factions of post-Jungian psychology in 1985, he revealed a profound truth: the evolution of a therapeutic theory is entirely driven by the biological necessity to...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 19, 2025 | Psychology Book Reviews and Non Fiction, Psychology of Fiction / Flash Fiction / Screenwriting, Psychology of Film and TV, Psychology of Media and Culture
A Review of Into the Abyss by Werner Herzog Trigger Warning: This essay discusses capital punishment, murder, violence, death, and contains descriptions of violent acts including attempted murder. The film and essay examine traumatic events and their psychological...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 19, 2025 | Psychology of Fiction / Flash Fiction / Screenwriting, Psychology of Film and TV, Psychology of Media and Culture
A Therapeutic Exploration of Environmental Storytelling and the Psychology of World-Building You might remember Myst if you’re a millennial. It was that mysterious CD-ROM that came bundled with your family’s first computer, the one that wasn’t quite...
