by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 12, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations
How to Overcome Compassion Fatigue Compassion fatigue and secondary trauma can have a profound impact on the well-being and effectiveness of healthcare professionals. When healthcare workers are emotionally depleted and struggling with the weight of their experiences,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 9, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations
Can Diet Cure Depression? The gut-brain connection, also known as the gut-brain axis, has emerged as a fascinating area of research in the field of brain-based medicine. This bidirectional communication pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and the central...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 9, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations
Can I change my Brain if I …? Neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new neural connections throughout life, has revolutionized our understanding of brain function and potential. In the field of brain-based medicine, harnessing...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 9, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations
How do I Heal My Brain? Neurogenesis, the process by which new neurons are formed in the brain, has been a topic of great interest in the field of brain-based medicine. Recent research has shown that promoting neurogenesis can have significant benefits for brain...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 9, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations
Memes for Therapy? In the digital age, memes have become an integral part of online communication, serving as a shorthand for expressing ideas, emotions, and cultural trends. From silly cat pictures to political satire, memes have evolved into a complex and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 21, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Who was Maurice Merleau-Ponty? Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908-1961) was a French philosopher and phenomenologist who made significant contributions to the fields of phenomenology, existentialism, and the philosophy of perception. His work bridged the gap between...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Dec 4, 2023 | Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
In this episode, Joel Blackstock interviews Carolyn Robistow, a life coach and brain spotting practitioner who works with clients from her boat. Carolyn talks about keeping a captain’s log, dealing with potential pirate threats, and her involvement in the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 17, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain
I pride myself on, not only having been trained in all of the models of therapy I practice, but also in having been in them as a patient. When I got my comparative religion degree we often talked about the “ah” one experiences while studying how a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 13, 2023 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Neuroscience and the Brain
You might have missed some of the most popular posts from the history of our blog and podcast. Remember, Taproot Therapy Collective is only 3 years old, and only 2 years old if you count the birth of the “collective” as there being more therapists than just myself....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 1, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain
Understanding the Body-Brain Relationship Traditionally, the body and brain were seen as separate entities, with the brain being the primary source of intellect and the body merely acting as a vessel. However, as our understanding of neuroscience and trauma deepens,...
