by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Mar 5, 2025 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Color Psychology, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Recovering from Abuse
Understanding Trauma Through Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia Through Trauma The relationship between schizophrenia and trauma has long been a subject of fascination and debate in the fields of psychiatry and psychology. While early theories often focused on...
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 5, 2025 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Motherhood and Perinatal Therapy, Recovering from Abuse, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
Postpartum Depression (PPD): Understanding Symptoms and Finding Qualified Support in Birmingham, AL Bringing a child into the world is a life-altering experience, filled with moments of profound joy and, just as often, overwhelming challenges. It’s common to hear...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 19, 2025 | Therapy for Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
How Can Psychotherapy Treat Pure OCD? Pure Obsessional OCD (Pure O) is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant distress and anxiety (Williams & Wetterneck, 2019)....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 19, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Therapy for Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
How does Therapy Treat Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a complex, chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, primarily women. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and a range of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 30, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Therapy Resources for Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
An In-Depth Exploration of What Brainspotting Does in the Brain Brainspotting is a relatively new psychotherapy approach that combines elements of psychodynamic, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapies to facilitate deep emotional healing and trauma resolution [1]....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 15, 2024 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
F.A.Q. about Brainspotting What is Brainspotting? Brainspotting is an innovative psychotherapy approach that uses specific eye positions to access unprocessed trauma in the subcortical brain (Grand, 2013). It was developed by Dr. David Grand in 2003 as an offshoot of...
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 12, 2024 | Recovering from Abuse, Self Help and Personal Development, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Key Takeaways: Compassion Fatigue & Physician Burnout Differential Diagnosis: Distinguishes between Burnout (bureaucratic exhaustion), Compassion Fatigue (emotional depletion from empathy), and Moral Injury (violation of ethical values). Neurobiology: Explains how...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
Executive Summary: The Psychology of the Meme The Clinical Reality: Memes are not just “internet junk”; they are sophisticated vehicles for emotional regulation. For the digital generation, sharing a meme is a bid for connection—a way to say, “I am...
