by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 2, 2025 | History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Subconscious vs Unconscious: The Epic Split Between Jung and Freud That Still Divides Psychology Today Introduction: When Giants Collide The relationship between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung represents one of the most dramatic breakups in intellectual history. What...
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 9, 2024 | Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
Memes for Therapy? In the digital age, memes have become an integral part of online communication, serving as a shorthand for expressing ideas, emotions, and cultural trends. From silly cat pictures to political satire, memes have evolved into a complex and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 21, 2024 | Christian Mysticism in Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Metamodernism and Deconstruction, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Modernism Post Modernism and the Meta Modern, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Who was Maurice Merleau-Ponty? Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908-1961) was a French philosopher and phenomenologist who made significant contributions to the fields of phenomenology, existentialism, and the philosophy of perception. His work bridged the gap between...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 16, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Key Points: Psychotherapy is facing an identity and purpose crisis in the era of market-driven healthcare, as depth, nuance, and the therapeutic relationship are being displaced by cost containment, standardization, and mass-reproducibility. This crisis stems from a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 4, 2023 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
In this episode, Joel Blackstock interviews Carolyn Robistow, a life coach and brain spotting practitioner who works with clients from her boat. Carolyn talks about keeping a captain’s log, dealing with potential pirate threats, and her involvement in the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 19, 2023 | Mythology and Therapy, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Unlocking the Mysteries of Aztec Philosophy When Hernán Cortés and his expedition arrived in the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, in 1519, they were initially received with curiosity and even reverence by the Aztec emperor, Montezuma II.The Aztecs, interpreting the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 17, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists
I pride myself on, not only having been trained in all of the models of therapy I practice, but also in having been in them as a patient. When I got my comparative religion degree we often talked about the “ah” one experiences while studying how a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 13, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
You might have missed some of the most popular posts from the history of our blog and podcast. Remember, Taproot Therapy Collective is only 3 years old, and only 2 years old if you count the birth of the “collective” as there being more therapists than just myself....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 1, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists
Understanding the Body-Brain Relationship Traditionally, the body and brain were seen as separate entities, with the brain being the primary source of intellect and the body merely acting as a vessel. However, as our understanding of neuroscience and trauma deepens,...
