by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 3, 2026 | Psychology
You’ve probably experienced it: a coworker corners you at the coffee machine and launches into graphic details about their divorce. A new acquaintance at a party shares their childhood abuse within minutes of meeting you. A friend calls and talks for an hour...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 2, 2026 | Psychology
You know your triggers. Most of us do. The sharp tone of voice that makes your stomach clench. The email notification that spikes your heart rate. The family gathering that leaves you exhausted for days. But do you know your glimmers? If you’ve spent any time in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 26, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
How the Mother Wound Sabotages Relationships: 10 Ways We Re-Enact the Past The Mother Wound is a primal injury that occurs when the mother (or primary caregiver) is unable to provide the attunement, mirroring, and emotional safety a child needs to develop a secure...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 26, 2025 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing
In our culture, anger has a terrible reputation. We are taught that it is dangerous, destructive, and “low vibration.” We are told to “let it go,” to be “nice,” and to forgive. For trauma survivors—especially those who grew up in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 18, 2025 | Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Therapy Resources for Alabama
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts individuals across multiple domains of functioning. Rather than viewing autism as a linear spectrum, it is more accurately conceptualized as a dynamic interplay of strengths,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 27, 2025 | Guided Meditations for Therapy, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 13, 2025 | Micro-nutrition and Vitamins 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,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 13, 2025 | Micro-nutrition and Vitamins 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,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | 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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | 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...
