by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 19, 2025 | Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Therapy Resources for Alabama
You’ve been in therapy for six months. Every week, you sit across from a perfectly nice therapist who nods sympathetically as you describe your symptoms. They teach you breathing exercises for your panic attacks. They help you identify cognitive distortions....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 11, 2025 | Free Resources for Therapists in Private Practice, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Therapy Resources for Alabama
How Therapists Can Prepare For Insurance in 2025 As we move into 2025, Alabama’s mental health landscape stands at a critical juncture. With Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL) proposing innovative healthcare models, ongoing antitrust settlements, and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 19, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Lifespan integration in Alabama, Recovering from Abuse, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Trauma and the Brain: Trauma, whether stemming from emotional abuse, narcissistic abuse, chronic pain, or other experiences, can have a profound impact on the brain and body. Psychologists and therapists are increasingly recognizing the importance of trauma-informed...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Encouraging Physicians to Seek Mental Health Support The stigma surrounding mental health in the medical community is a significant barrier preventing physicians from seeking the support they need. Despite the high prevalence of mental health challenges among...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
How to fix Physician Burnout We Have a Clinician who Treats Physician Burnout at Taproot Therapy Collective Check Him out Here Physician burnout is a pervasive and pressing issue that threatens the well-being of healthcare professionals and the quality of patient care...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Recovering from Abuse, Self Help and Personal Development, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Key Takeaways: Compassion Fatigue & Physician Burnout Differential Diagnosis: Distinguishes between Burnout (bureaucratic exhaustion), Compassion Fatigue (emotional depletion from empathy), and Moral Injury (violation of ethical values). Neurobiology: Explains how...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Recovering from Abuse, Self Help and Personal Development, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Key Takeaways: Treating Physician Burnout The “Hidden” Diagnosis: Distinguishes between clinical burnout, depression, and Moral Injury—the distress caused by working within a broken system. The “Super-Helper” Complex: Explores the personality...
