by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 7, 2025 | Alabama Local History, Psychology of History
The Hidden Psychology of Mountain Brook’s Missing Sidewalks: How Infrastructure Designs Isolation If you’ve ever tried to walk in Mountain Brook, you’ve noticed something odd: there are no sidewalks. Or very few. You might assume this is just wealthy...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 7, 2025 | Alabama Local History, Psychology of History
Highway 280: The Psychological Bypass How Birmingham’s Suburbs Built Infrastructure to Avoid the City Every day, thousands of people commute along Highway 280, connecting Vestavia Hills to Mountain Brook to Homewood to Inverness to Greystone. It’s...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 13, 2024 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Taproot: Birmingham’s Brainspotting Pioneers Are you struggling with complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, or treatment-resistant trauma? Brainspotting therapy at Taproot in Vestavia Hills, Alabama offers a powerful, brain-based path to healing. Our therapists...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
How to fix Physician Burnout We Have a Clinician who Treats Physician Burnout at Taproot Therapy Collective Check Him out Here Physician burnout is a pervasive and pressing issue that threatens the well-being of healthcare professionals and the quality of patient care...
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
How to Overcome Compassion Fatigue Compassion fatigue and secondary trauma can have a profound impact on the well-being and effectiveness of healthcare professionals. When healthcare workers are emotionally depleted and struggling with the weight of their experiences,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Recovering from Abuse, Self Help and Personal Development, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
What to do about Physician Burnout as a Therapist As a therapist specializing in supporting healthcare professionals, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of physician burnout. The unique challenges faced by physicians, including long hours, high-stakes...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Evidence Based Practice in Therapy, Guided Meditations for Therapy, Recovering from Abuse, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
What is Meditation? Meditation, a practice with ancient roots, has gained significant attention in the field of brain-based medicine for its powerful effects on brain health and function. A growing body of scientific evidence has demonstrated that regular meditation...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Recovering from Abuse, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Can Diet Cure Depression? The gut-brain connection, also known as the gut-brain axis, has emerged as a fascinating area of research in the field of brain-based medicine. This bidirectional communication pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and the central...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Can I change my Brain if I …? Neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new neural connections throughout life, has revolutionized our understanding of brain function and potential. In the field of brain-based medicine, harnessing...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Evidence Based Practice in Therapy, Recovering from Abuse, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
How do I Heal My Brain? Neurogenesis, the process by which new neurons are formed in the brain, has been a topic of great interest in the field of brain-based medicine. Recent research has shown that promoting neurogenesis can have significant benefits for brain...
