by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 29, 2025 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Free Resources for Therapists in Private Practice, Psychology Topics and Articles, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Buy the Book How Edward Teyber’s Revolutionary Approach Transformed My Journey from Anxious Student to Confident Therapist I still remember sitting in my social work school classroom, frantically taking notes on CBT protocols and DBT worksheets, feeling...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 1, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Color Psychology, Evidence Based Practice in Therapy, Psychology
Purple Hat Therapy and the Evolution of Alternative: Psychotherapies From Energy Meridians to Polyvagal Stimulation Purple hat therapy, a novel approach claiming to heal through the power of colored headwear, has recently gained attention in the alternative therapy...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 24, 2025 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama
What is Holographic Memory Theory? The holographic memory theory represents one of the most fascinating paradigm shifts in our understanding of the brain, memory, and consciousness. First proposed through the collaborative insights of neuroscientist Karl Pribram and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 20, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama
Integrating Posture Analysis Into Psychotherapy for Trauma As therapists, we are always looking for new ways to help our patients heal from complex trauma. In my own journey as a practitioner, I’ve found that incorporating somatic and energetic practices...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Mar 29, 2025 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Therapy and Crisis Intervention for College Students in Alabama, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
College represents a critical developmental period marked by significant transitions, academic pressures, and identity formation. Creating effective support systems requires understanding both neurobiological factors and social dimensions that affect student...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 26, 2025 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Color Psychology, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama
The Subcortical Brain and the Roots of the Unconscious The human mind is a vast and complex landscape, with conscious awareness representing only the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface lies a realm of unconscious processes, instincts, and archetypal patterns that...
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 | Feb 5, 2025 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Motherhood and Perinatal Therapy, Recovering from Abuse, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
Postpartum Depression (PPD): Understanding Symptoms and Finding Qualified Support in Birmingham, AL Bringing a child into the world is a life-altering experience, filled with moments of profound joy and, just as often, overwhelming challenges. It’s common to hear...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 27, 2025 | Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Lifespan integration in Alabama, Recovering from Abuse, Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques for Therapists, Therapy and Crisis Intervention for College Students in Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
What are Newer Brain-Based Therapies for Trauma? In recent years, there has been a surge of interest and research into novel therapies that target the brain and nervous system to treat the effects of psychological trauma. These emerging approaches leverage new...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 5, 2024 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Ketamine for Trauma and PTSD, Psychology, Recovering from Abuse
Resolving the Conflict Between Lizard and Mammal Brains The human brain is an astonishingly complex and metabolically expensive organ. Weighing in at just three pounds, it consumes a whopping 20% of the body’s total energy budget [1]. This high cost is a...
