by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 8, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Models of Psychotherapy
What is Yoga Therapy and Trauma-Informed Yoga? Yoga Therapy is a holistic approach to wellness that applies the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and facilitate healing. It goes beyond the general yoga classes found in studios and gyms,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 7, 2024 | Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
The Impact of Trauma on the Brain and Body Trauma can have a profound impact on both the brain and the body. When an individual experiences a traumatic event, the body’s natural stress response is activated, releasing a flood of stress hormones such as cortisol...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 7, 2024 | Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
What is Somatic Experiencing? Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-oriented therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Peter Levine to address the effects of trauma. It is based on the understanding that trauma is not just a psychological phenomenon but also has a...