by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Mar 31, 2025 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
The nature of consciousness has long been one of the most profound and perplexing questions in cognitive science, neuroscience, and philosophy. How does subjective experience arise from the objective, physical processes of the brain? What is the relationship...
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
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 no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Recovering from Abuse, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
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 no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
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 no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Recovering from Abuse, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
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 no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 21, 2024 | Christian Mysticism in Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Metamodernism and Deconstruction, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Modernism Post Modernism and the Meta Modern, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology, 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 no. 4135C-S | Dec 4, 2023 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, 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 no. 4135C-S | Aug 17, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists
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 no. 4135C-S | Aug 13, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
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....
