by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 31, 2021 | Neuroscience and the Brain
Our fight or flight response was a gift that kept us alive while we were living in the wild. When we heard a tiger growl, we either had to fight a tiger or run away from a tiger. The first thing that happens during the fight or flight response is that our mind loses...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 27, 2021 | Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Dreams are so commonly associated with therapy because dreams are such a purely projective experience. In a way dreams are our own personal mythology. Many times a patient will bring a recurring dream to therapy that has occurred for many years. Recurring dreams are...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 21, 2021 | Neuroscience and the Brain
8 Essential Tips for Therapists Starting a Private Practice Starting a private practice as a therapist can be both exciting and challenging. Here are eight crucial insights to help you navigate this journey successfully. 1. Understand the True Value of Your Time An...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 6, 2021 | Neuroscience and the Brain
1. The Unconscious Jungian or “depth psychology”, is primarily concerned with the unconscious world of the patient, and with how that unconscious world is limiting their conscious life. In Jungian thought, the unconscious complexes of the patient affect...
