by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 29, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
The Trauma Healing Power of Brainspotting Brainspotting is a powerful therapeutic approach that engages the body and brain in a unique way to facilitate healing from trauma and emotional distress. Developed by Dr. David Grand, brainspotting evolved out of his work...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 24, 2024 | Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Recovering from Abuse, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
What is Alexithymia? Alexithymia is a condition characterized by difficulties identifying and describing one’s own emotions. People with alexithymia have trouble recognizing, processing and regulating their feelings. This can lead to challenges in relationships,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 13, 2024 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Taproot: Birmingham’s Brainspotting Pioneers Are you struggling with complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, or treatment-resistant trauma? Brainspotting therapy at Taproot in Vestavia Hills, Alabama offers a powerful, brain-based path to healing. Our therapists...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
How to fix Physician Burnout We Have a Clinician who Treats Physician Burnout at Taproot Therapy Collective Check Him out Here Physician burnout is a pervasive and pressing issue that threatens the well-being of healthcare professionals and the quality of patient care...
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 12, 2024 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Recovering from Abuse, Self Help and Personal Development, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
What to do about Physician Burnout as a Therapist As a therapist specializing in supporting healthcare professionals, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of physician burnout. The unique challenges faced by physicians, including long hours, high-stakes...
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 | Jun 16, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Key Points: Psychotherapy is facing an identity and purpose crisis in the era of market-driven healthcare, as depth, nuance, and the therapeutic relationship are being displaced by cost containment, standardization, and mass-reproducibility. This crisis stems from a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 2, 2024 | Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Healing the Modern Soul is a series about how clinical psychology will have to change and confront its past if it is to remain relevant in the future. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Healing the Modern Soul Appendix Suffering Without Screaming In the first...
