by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 7, 2024 | Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
The Role of Neural Networks in Lifespan Integration At the heart of Lifespan Integration therapy is the understanding that the brain is a complex, interconnected network of neural pathways and circuits. These neural networks are formed through our experiences,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 7, 2024 | Recovering from Abuse, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
Somatic Experiencing and Lifespan Integration Myth: Somatic Experiencing is Just Another Relaxation Technique One common misconception about Somatic Experiencing is that it is simply a relaxation technique, akin to practices like progressive muscle relaxation or...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 7, 2024 | Somatic Experiencing In Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
The Impact of Trauma on the Brain and Body Trauma can have a profound impact on both the brain and the body. When an individual experiences a traumatic event, the body’s natural stress response is activated, releasing a flood of stress hormones such as cortisol...