by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 27, 2025 | Guided Meditations
In a fast-paced world filled with stress and disconnection, finding a path to inner peace and self-discovery is more important than ever. Archetype meditation, a transformative practice rooted in Jungian psychology and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, offers a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Mar 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
The nature of consciousness has long been one of the most profound and perplexing questions in cognitive science, neuroscience, and philosophy. How does subjective experience arise from the objective, physical processes of the brain? What is the relationship...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 6, 2025 | Mental Health in Alabama
Can You Use EMDR on Children? Childhood and adolescence are crucial periods of development, laying the foundation for mental health and well-being throughout the lifespan. However, for many young people in Alabama, these formative years are marked by traumatic...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 27, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Jungian Concepts
What Can We Learn from Indigenous Practices? The Resurgence of Psychedelics in the Modern World In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in psychedelic substances as potential tools for healing and self-discovery. After decades of stigma and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 27, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Comparative Religion, Jungian Concepts
Anthropological Insights into Modern Psychotherapy Throughout human history and across cultures, rituals and storytelling have played a central role in addressing psychological ailments and facilitating healing. While modern psychotherapy can seem like a far cry from...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 26, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who Was Harry Stack Sullivan? “We are all much more simply human than otherwise.” – Harry Stack Sullivan The Revolutionary Vision of Harry Stack Sullivan Harry Stack Sullivan (1892-1949) emerged as one of the most innovative and influential...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 26, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who was John Bowlby? “What cannot be communicated to the mother cannot be communicated to the self.” – John Bowlby John Bowlby (1907-1990) stands as one of the most influential psychologists of the twentieth century, fundamentally transforming our...
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by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 26, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Bridging Object Relations and Clinical Innovation Who was Otto Kernberg? “The integration of love and aggression within the context of internalized object relations represents the core psychological task in personality development. When this integration fails,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 26, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who was Heinz Kohut? “The most significant characteristic of human existence is neither biological drives nor unconscious wishes but rather the human need to have the self understood, validated, and supported by others.” – Heinz Kohut The...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 18, 2024 | Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
The Roots of Emotion At the core of our emotional landscape lies a powerful and often misunderstood force: shame. As a fundamental human emotion, shame has deep evolutionary roots and profound impacts on our mental and physical well-being. By exploring the...
