by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 10, 2026 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychology of Politics, Psychology Topics and Articles
A Critical Investigation into the Document That Defines American Mental Health—and Why It May Have Already Failed By Joel Blackstock, LICSW-S | Clinical Director, Taproot Therapy Collective Contents Introduction: The Controversial Bible Part I: The History of a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 3, 2026 | Psychology
Three Words for the Same Darkness Generation Z has done something linguistically remarkable. They have invented multiple terms for lying in bed, each carrying entirely different moral weight, each revealing a distinct relationship to rest, productivity, and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 3, 2026 | Psychology, Psychology Topics and Articles
The Origin of a Word The term “gaslighting” traces to Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 stage play “Gas Light” and its celebrated 1944 Hollywood adaptation starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer. In the film, a husband systematically manipulates...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 22, 2025 | Dreams and the Unconscious
What Does It Mean to Dream About Glass Objects in Your Mouth? Dreams about glass objects trapped in the mouth represent one of the most psychologically rich and recurring patterns I’ve encountered in clinical practice. These dreams typically involve glass...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 27, 2025 | Guided Meditations for Therapy, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama
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 no. 4135C-S | Mar 31, 2025 | History of Psychotherapy, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
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 no. 4135C-S | Feb 6, 2025 | Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Recovering from Abuse, Self Help and Personal Development
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 no. 4135C-S | Oct 27, 2024 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
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 no. 4135C-S | Oct 27, 2024 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Comparative Religion for Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Ritual and Initiation
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 no. 4135C-S | Oct 26, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
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...
