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Stellate Ganglion Block for Trauma and PTSD – Interview with Dr. James Lynch

Stellate Ganglion Block for Trauma and PTSD – Interview with Dr. James Lynch

by | Nov 20, 2022 |

Did you enjoy this article? Checkout the podcast here: https://gettherapybirmingham.podbean.com/ Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)—a medical procedure that effectively treats symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—is an injection of local anesthetic in the neck to temporarily block the cervical sympathetic chain which controls the body’s fight-or-flight response. ​SGB has been safely used for over 80 years for many other reasons but was discovered ten years ago to provide relief of PTSD...

Interview with A. Savage of the Parquet Courts

Interview with A. Savage of the Parquet Courts

by | Nov 20, 2022 |

A. Savage is a brilliant visual and musical artist. As front man of the Parquet Courts he has seven ground breaking rock albums. As a visual artist he is makes beautiful impressionist work that has echoes of Wassily Kandinsky, playful modernism of Paul Klee and even the murals of Emil Bisttram. We are so grateful for his time with us and his body of work in the world. Here he talks about his process and personality as it relates to art. Check out his other work here: Music@ https://www.parquet-courts.com/ Visual...

Interview with David Tacey on Carl Jung, Mysticism, and the Politics of Religion

Interview with David Tacey on Carl Jung, Mysticism, and the Politics of Religion

by | Nov 20, 2022 | ,

Dr. David Tacey is a professor in literature and depth psychology at La Trobe University, Melbourne. He is the author of eight books, including Jung and the New Age (2001), The Spirituality Revolution (2003) and How to Read Jung (2006).He was born in Melbourne and raised in Alice Springs, central Australia. It was here that he was influenced by Aboriginal cultures and their religion and cosmology. After completing a PhD degree at the University of Adelaide, David Tacey was a Harkness Fellow in...

What Happens When We Can’t Feel Emotion?

What Happens When We Can’t Feel Emotion?

by | Oct 21, 2022 | ,

Navigating the Complexities of Emotion: Insights from a Psychotherapist As a psychotherapist, one of the most common challenges I see clients face is understanding and managing their emotions. Emotions play a crucial role in our daily lives, influencing our thoughts, behaviors, and overall well-being. In this article, we'll explore the three basic negative emotions – anger, sadness, and fear – and discuss effective strategies for working with them. The Three Basic Negative Emotions Before we dive into strategies...

How do I become a therapist?

How do I become a therapist?

by | Sep 24, 2022 | ,

How much does it cost to become a therapist? How do I become a therapist? Becoming a Mental Health Practitioner in Alabama: Requirements, Costs, and Pathways Key Points and Summary: This is the most common question that we get. Don't worry we have an answer for you! What is the difference in a psychotherapist and a psychiatrist? What are the different types of therapists? Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners can prescribe medication. A psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor. They are licensed by the AMA. They...

Karen Horney Article 4/4

Karen Horney Article 4/4

by | Sep 22, 2022 | ,

Karen Horney Moving Away From People Karen Horney was a German psychoanalyst. Her career came into prominence in the nineteen twenties when she formed theories on human attachment and neurosis that split from Freud’s key ideas. Horney’s theory of personality development and individuation are still highly relevant to modern theories of personality, attachment psychology and psychological trauma. Horney observed that children deploy three different coping styles during the time they are individuating from the...

Karen Horney Part 3/4

Karen Horney Part 3/4

by | Sep 21, 2022 | ,

Karen Horney Moving Against People Karen Horney was a German psychoanalyst. Her career came into prominence in the nineteen twenties when she formed theories on human attachment and neurosis that split from Freud’s key ideas. Horney’s theory of personality development and individuation are still highly relevant to modern theories of personality, attachment psychology and psychological trauma. This third part of a four part article will explore the moving against people personality style. In Horney’s theory of...

Karen Horney Part 2/4

Karen Horney Part 2/4

by | Sep 20, 2022 | ,

Karen Horney Part 2/4 Moving Towards People Karen Horney was a German psychoanalyst. Her career came into prominence in the nineteen twenties when she formed theories on human attachment and neurosis that split from Freud’s key ideas. Horney’s theory of personality development and individuation are still highly relevant to modern theories of personality, attachment psychology and psychological trauma. Horney observed that children deploy three different coping styles during the time they are individuating from...

Karen Horney Part 1/4

Karen Horney Part 1/4

by | Sep 17, 2022 | ,

Karen Horney Who was Karen Horney? Karen Horney was a German psychoanalyst. Her career came into prominence in the nineteen twenties when she formed theories on human attachment and neurosis that split from Freud’s key ideas. Horney’s theory of personality development and individuation are still highly relevant to modern theories of personality, attachment psychology and psychological trauma. Even though she is not well remembered, her work is as relevant as it was at the turn of the century. Applying her...

Everything you ever wanted to know about Brainspotting

Everything you ever wanted to know about Brainspotting

by | Sep 15, 2022 | , ,

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Brainspotting Trauma activates our body’s fight or flight system making us experience strong emotional and physical reactions without a logical cause. This can make you feel angry or scared before you can intellectually understand why you react that way. Reexperiencing trauma is not a choice. It is an unconscious reaction. Brainspotting is a revolutionary new trauma processing tool to help you process this unconscious reaction. To heal trauma we need a tool that will let...