by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 24, 2025 | History of Psychotherapy, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Micro-nutrition and Vitamins for Mental Health, Psychology of History, Therapy Resources for Alabama
Navigating the Modern Landscape of Healing The journey to finding the right therapy is no longer about choosing a single, named modality from a static list. It has evolved into an act of informed self-discovery, a process that can lead to a personalized, integrated...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 14, 2025 | Psychology Topics and Articles
The Paradox of Healing In the vast landscape of psychotherapeutic literature, few works capture the intricate dance between healer and patient as poignantly as Harry Stack Sullivan’s play “The Physician.” This lesser-known dramatic work, highlighted...
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 | Mar 3, 2025 | History of Psychotherapy, Models of Psychotherapy, Parts Based Therapy, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama
Why Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Works: Exploring the Philosophical, Biological, and Neuroexperiential Foundations The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, developed by Richard Schwartz, has gained significant recognition as an effective therapeutic approach...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 4, 2025 | Psychology Topics and Articles
Unpacking Family Scripts: How Your Childhood Narratives Shape Your Present The stories we tell ourselves about our lives are powerful. They shape our sense of identity, our relationships, and our very experience of reality. And perhaps no stories are more formative...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 15, 2025 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
The Competing Elements of Human Consciousness Introduction The quest to create artificial consciousness has long captured the human imagination. From the golems of Jewish folklore to the robots of modern science fiction, we have dreamed of breathing mental life into...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 17, 2024 | Psychology, Self Help and Personal Development
Insights from Philosophy and Psychotherapy Laughter and screaming may seem like opposite reactions, but they actually share a common trigger: the unexpected. Both are instinctive responses that arise when we encounter something that doesn’t fit our mental...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 29, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
The Trauma Healing Power of Brainspotting Brainspotting is a powerful therapeutic approach that engages the body and brain in a unique way to facilitate healing from trauma and emotional distress. Developed by Dr. David Grand, brainspotting evolved out of his work...
