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Mapping Your Shadow: A Somatic Approach to Jungian Shadow Work

Mapping Your Shadow: A Somatic Approach to Jungian Shadow Work

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 27, 2025 | Guided Meditations

In the journey of self-discovery and psychological healing, few paths go as deep as shadow work. Today, I want to share insights from our recent meditation session that explores the intersection of Jungian shadow work, somatic experiencing, and other post-Jungian...
Addressing Conduct Disorders with Micronutrient Therapy:

Addressing Conduct Disorders with Micronutrient Therapy:

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 13, 2025 | Nutrients for Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health

 Hardy Nutritionals’ Daily Essential Nutrients Approach for Conduct Disorder Conduct disorders represent one of the most challenging behavioral conditions in child and adolescent psychiatry, often characterized by persistent patterns of antisocial behavior,...
Understanding and Managing Oppositional Defiant Disorder:

Understanding and Managing Oppositional Defiant Disorder:

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 13, 2025 | Nutrients for Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health

 The Role of Natural Supplements and Holistic Approaches Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) represents one of the most challenging behavioral conditions affecting children and adolescents today. Characterized by persistent patterns of angry, irritable mood,...
The Psychology of Yellow: Illuminating the Mind, Empowering the Self

The Psychology of Yellow: Illuminating the Mind, Empowering the Self

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology

What Does Yellow Mean in a Dream? Radiant and energizing, the color yellow has long been associated with the power of the mind, the clarity of thought, and the assertion of the self. From the golden hues of the sun to the vibrant shades of blooming flowers, yellow...
The Psychology of Yellow-Green: Promoting Balance, Harmony, and Emotional Resilience

The Psychology of Yellow-Green: Promoting Balance, Harmony, and Emotional Resilience

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology

What Does Yellow-Green Mean in a Dream Yellow-green, the vibrant hue that bridges the lush tranquility of green and the radiant vitality of yellow, holds a unique place in the spectrum of human emotion and experience. This dynamic, dual-natured color seems to embody...
Depression and Autism:

Depression and Autism:

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...

Anxiety Disorders and ADHD:

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama

 Unraveling the Tangle of Worry and Inattention What is Anxiety with ADHD? Anxiety Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are distinct conditions that frequently co-occur. Research suggests that up to 50% of individuals with ADHD also experience...
Rewiring the Anxious Brain:

Rewiring the Anxious Brain:

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 17, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama

The Role of Neuromodulation in Treating Anxiety Disorders in Hoover, Birmingham Anxiety disorders affect countless individuals in Hoover and Birmingham, Alabama. While traditional treatments can be effective, innovative clinics like Taproot Therapy Collective are...
Marriage Counseling: The Parts we Miss

Marriage Counseling: The Parts we Miss

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 24, 2024 | Jungian Concepts

Understanding the Role of Trauma and Inner Parts When couples embark on the journey of marriage counseling, they often wonder whether the process is truly working for them. While some may experience immediate improvements in their relationship, others may feel stuck...

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