by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 27, 2025 | Guided Meditations for Therapy
If you find yourself weighed down by anger, resentment, or a sense of heavy obligation, this guided meditation offers a pathway to peace and freedom. Through the power of visualization and embodied mindfulness, you will journey deep into a tranquil forest to release...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 6, 2025 | Micro-nutrition and Vitamins for Mental Health
Anxiety represents one of the most prevalent mental health challenges today, affecting millions worldwide. Whether manifesting as generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or other anxiety disorders, these conditions can significantly impact quality of life....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 6, 2025 | Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Recovering from Abuse, Self Help and Personal Development
Can You Use EMDR on Children? Childhood and adolescence are crucial periods of development, laying the foundation for mental health and well-being throughout the lifespan. However, for many young people in Alabama, these formative years are marked by traumatic...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 6, 2025 | Lifespan integration in Alabama, Recovering from Abuse, Therapy Resources for Alabama, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
Can you use Lifespan Integration on Teens or Kids? The teenage years are a time of intense growth, change, and self-discovery. While this developmental period can be exciting and expansive, it can also surface unresolved traumas, attachment wounds, and painful...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 6, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Parenting Psychology and Therapy for Parents, Recovering from Abuse
Can you do Brainspotting for Children and Teenagers? Brainspotting is a powerful therapeutic technique that is gaining popularity for its ability to help people process unresolved trauma, negative emotions, and behavioral challenges. But many people wonder: Can...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 26, 2024 | Free Resources for Therapists in Private Practice, Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques for Therapists, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
A Clinical Guide to Transformative Self-Talk Worksheet for Clinical Affirmations Therapeutic affirmations have emerged as a powerful tool in the clinical setting, offering a pathway to reshape negative thought patterns, build resilience, and promote emotional...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 19, 2024 | Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
Navigating the Complexity of Dual Diagnosis What is Bipolar Disorder with ADHD? Bipolar Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two distinct neurodevelopmental conditions that can co-occur in some individuals. Recent research suggests that up...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 19, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
Unraveling the Complexity of Overlapping Behaviors What is Autism with OCD? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are distinct neurodevelopmental conditions that can co-occur in some individuals. Recent research suggests that up to 17%...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 18, 2024 | Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Exploring the Contributions of Rollo May to Existential Psychotherapy Who was Rollo May Rollo May (1909-1994) was an influential American existential psychologist and psychotherapist. He played a key role in introducing existential psychology to the United States and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 18, 2024 | Philosophy for Therapists, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Søren Kierkegaard? Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and author widely regarded as the first existentialist philosopher. His work explored the nature of human existence, emphasizing individuality, personal choice and...
