by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 17, 2024 | Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Models of Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? In the 1990s, a peculiar trend emerged among car enthusiasts: transforming humble Honda Civics into pseudo-supercars by gluing on rocket fins, spoilers, and other garish modifications. The goal was to mimic the look of elite Ferraris and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 6, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who was Albert Ellis? Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs in order to improve emotional well-being and behavioral outcomes. Developed by psychologist...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 9, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
What Are Cognitive Distortions? Cognitive distortions are irrational or exaggerated thought patterns that can contribute to negative emotions and maladaptive behaviors. By learning to recognize and challenge these distortions, individuals can improve their mental...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 2, 2024 | Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Dec 16, 2020 | Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Neuroscience and the Brain
Key Points and Main Ideas: Shift in psychiatric practice from hour-long psychotherapy sessions to brief medication-focused appointments. Criticism of the current trend of diagnosing and prescribing medication without thorough assessment of patients’ life...
