by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 5, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Concepts, Ketamine for Trauma and PTSD, Psychology
Resolving the Conflict Between Lizard and Mammal Brains The human brain is an astonishingly complex and metabolically expensive organ. Weighing in at just three pounds, it consumes a whopping 20% of the body’s total energy budget [1]. This high cost is a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
What is Alexithymia? Alexithymia is a condition characterized by difficulties identifying and describing one’s own emotions. People with alexithymia have trouble recognizing, processing and regulating their feelings. This can lead to challenges in relationships,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 12, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations
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 | Aug 9, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations, Uncategorized
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 | Jul 21, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture, 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 | Jun 16, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work, Uncategorized
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 | Apr 15, 2024 | Conspiracy Theories, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work, Uncategorized
What did Prehistoric Religion Look Like: Main Ideas and Key Points: The Venus of Willendorf, a Paleolithic figurine, suggests the existence of prehistoric “Venus cults” that venerated female deities associated with fertility and the earth. Prehistoric...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Dec 4, 2023 | 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 | Sep 19, 2023 | Classical Mythology, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychology of Design and Architecture, Symbolism and Meaning, 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...
