by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 26, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations, Resources for Therapists and Private Practice, Therapeutic Approaches
A Clinical Guide to Transformative Self-Talk Worksheet for Clinical Affirmations Therapeutic affirmations have emerged as a powerful tool in the clinical setting, offering a pathway to reshape negative thought patterns, build resilience, and promote emotional...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
Navigating the Intersection of Mood and Neurodiversity What is Depression with Autism? Depression and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are distinct conditions that can co-occur. Research suggests that individuals with autism are at a higher risk of developing...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 17, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations, Therapy Resources for Alabama
Quantitative Electroencephalography (qEEG) brain mapping and neurostimulation are transforming the mental health landscape in Hoover and Birmingham, Alabama. These cutting-edge techniques, offered by innovative clinics like Taproot Therapy Collective, provide new...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 9, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations
Can Diet Cure Depression? The gut-brain connection, also known as the gut-brain axis, has emerged as a fascinating area of research in the field of brain-based medicine. This bidirectional communication pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and the central...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 9, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
How to get Help for Depression Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities. It can significantly impact an individual’s daily functioning...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 9, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations
How do you Treat Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. While often associated with physical health consequences, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, sleep apnea can also have a...