by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 1, 2025 | Guided Meditations for Therapy, History of Psychotherapy, Psychology, Psychology Topics and Articles, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
From Mesmerism to Modern Psychotherapy: The Enduring Legacy of Franz Anton Mesmer and the Importance of Empirical Validation Franz Anton Mesmer, the 18th-century German physician, is often considered the father of modern hypnosis. His theory of animal magnetism, or...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 21, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, History of Psychotherapy
Balancing Evidence and Experience: Lessons from the STAR*D Scandal The Tightrope of Objective and Subjective in Psychotherapy For decades, psychotherapy has walked a tightrope between the worlds of scientific research and clinical practice. On one side, a growing...
