by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 14, 2025 | Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Therapy Resources for Alabama
What PTSD Feels Like: The Inner Experience Living with PTSD can feel like being trapped in a time warp where past trauma continues to intrude on the present moment. Many people describe it as having their nervous system stuck on high alert, as if danger could strike...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 26, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Therapy Resources for Alabama
Mary Main’s Groundbreaking Attachment Research Mary Main (1943-2023) transformed our understanding of attachment through her revolutionary contributions to developmental psychology and attachment research. As a protégé of Mary Ainsworth at Johns Hopkins...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 24, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Therapy Resources for Alabama
Grief, Healing, and Brainspotting for the Loss of a Pet The bond between humans and their animal companions is a powerful one. Pets provide us with unconditional love, emotional support, and constant companionship. They are a source of joy, laughter, and comfort. So...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 9, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Evidence Based Practice in Therapy, Executive and Physician Burnout, Psychology Topics and Articles
The Complex Reality of EMDR in Clinical Practice Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) occupies a unique and controversial position in the landscape of trauma therapy. While some practitioners report remarkable results, researchers often express...
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 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, 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...
