by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 26, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
The Evolution of Psychoanalytic Thought: From Freud’s Drive Theory to Contemporary Relational Models What is Psychoanalysis like Now? Psychoanalysis, the field founded by Sigmund Freud in the late 19th century, has undergone a remarkable evolution over...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 14, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Neuroscience and the Brain
Reckoning with the Spiritual and Mystical in Neurology The Polyvagal Theory and Attachment Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory has revolutionized our understanding of the autonomic nervous system’s role in regulating emotional states and social engagement...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 24, 2024 | Jungian Concepts
Understanding the Role of Trauma and Inner Parts When couples embark on the journey of marriage counseling, they often wonder whether the process is truly working for them. While some may experience immediate improvements in their relationship, others may feel stuck...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 20, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who is Mary Ainsworth? Mary Ainsworth (1913-1999) was an influential American-Canadian developmental psychologist best known for her groundbreaking work in attachment theory. Her research on mother-infant interactions and the development of the Strange Situation...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 20, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who was Harry Harlow? Harry Frederick Harlow (1905-1981) was a groundbreaking American psychologist best known for his seminal work on affection, attachment, and social behavior in rhesus monkeys. His pioneering experiments challenged prevailing theories of the time...
