by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 5, 2026 | Psychology, Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques for Therapists
When most people hear the word “hypnosis,” they picture a pocket watch swinging back and forth, a stage performer making volunteers cluck like chickens, or perhaps a sinister figure commanding their subject to do something against their will. These images,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 28, 2025 | Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
In 1975, a self-described “hippie transpersonal counselor” began working at the A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment) Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona—the clinic associated with renowned psychic Edgar Cayce. Bill O’Hanlon ran growth groups...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 17, 2023 | History of Psychotherapy
Did you enjoy this article? Checkout the podcast here: https://gettherapybirmingham.podbean.com/ Milton Erickson’s Biography: Milton H. Erickson, born on December 5, 1901, in Aurum, Nevada, overcame significant challenges throughout his life and became one of...
