by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 6, 2022 | Neuroscience and the Brain, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Brainspotting Techniques for Severe Dissociation in Trauma Therapy Brainspotting is a powerful technique for treating severe trauma and PTSD. However, when working with patients experiencing severe dissociation, therapists may face unique challenges. This article...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Mar 29, 2022 | Neuroscience and the Brain
How do you Get Rid of Trauma in the Mood and Body Abstract: This article presents a phenomenological approach to understanding trauma and its effects on cognition and emotional experience. It explores the roles of different brain regions, particularly the prefrontal...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Mar 27, 2022 | Neuroscience and the Brain
There is a legend about how Alexander the Great was able to conquer in the East. When he entered the city of Gordium there was an enormous wagon so tightly tied with ropes that it could not budge. Legend held that it had been owned by King Midas, and that any attempt...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Mar 13, 2022 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Neuroscience and the Brain
What is Mysticism? Is it Part of Religion or Therapy? The Mystical Depths of the Psyche: Exploring the Intersection of Mysticism, Psychology, and Psychotherapy The Inward Journey In the medieval period, pilgrims embarked on perilous journeys to the Holy Land,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 6, 2022 | Neuroscience and the Brain, Self Help and Personal Development, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Yellow garden spiders have a fat yellow abdomen slicked with yellow and black stripes. They weave a tiny white squiggle in the center of their webs. I stare at the faintly milky zig zag as it sways when wind moves the web and stirs the iris sepals it hangs between in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 3, 2021 | Neuroscience and the Brain
Abstract: This article critically examines the current state of evidence-based practice in psychotherapy, particularly in relation to trauma treatment. It challenges the dominance of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and medication-based approaches in research and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 31, 2021 | Neuroscience and the Brain
Our fight or flight response was a gift that kept us alive while we were living in the wild. When we heard a tiger growl, we either had to fight a tiger or run away from a tiger. The first thing that happens during the fight or flight response is that our mind loses...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 21, 2021 | Neuroscience and the Brain
8 Essential Tips for Therapists Starting a Private Practice Starting a private practice as a therapist can be both exciting and challenging. Here are eight crucial insights to help you navigate this journey successfully. 1. Understand the True Value of Your Time An...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 6, 2021 | Neuroscience and the Brain
1. The Unconscious Jungian or “depth psychology”, is primarily concerned with the unconscious world of the patient, and with how that unconscious world is limiting their conscious life. In Jungian thought, the unconscious complexes of the patient affect...
