by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Recovering from Abuse, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Executive Summary: The Neurobiology of Nutrition The Core Question: Can diet cure depression? While “cure” is a strong word, clinical trials (like the SMILES trial) confirm that diet is a foundational treatment for major depressive disorder. Food is not...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Recovering from Abuse, Self Help and Personal Development, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Executive Summary: The Science of Thinking Traps The Clinical Definition: Cognitive Distortions are not “crazy” thoughts; they are evolutionary mental shortcuts (heuristics) that have become maladaptive. They are the brain’s attempt to predict the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Recovering from Abuse, Self Help and Personal Development, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
How to make Positive Affirmations in Therapy? Positive affirmations are simple yet powerful statements that can help to reprogram our subconscious mind, challenge limiting beliefs, and promote self-growth and improvement. By regularly repeating affirmations that align...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Evidence Based Practice in Therapy, Guided Meditations for Therapy, Recovering from Abuse, Self Help and Personal Development, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
What is Meditation? Meditation has gained widespread popularity in recent years as a powerful tool for promoting mental health, reducing stress, and enhancing overall well-being. This beginner’s guide explores the numerous benefits of meditation and provides...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
How do you Treat Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. While often associated with physical health consequences, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, sleep apnea can also have a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 20, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
The Loyal Daughter and the Gatekeeper of Truth Anna Freud (1895–1982) occupies a unique and controversial space in the history of psychology. She is best known as the pioneer of Child Psychoanalysis and the savior of Ego Psychology. However, her legacy is complicated...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 2, 2020 | Guided Meditations for Therapy, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama
Executive Summary: You Contain Multitudes The Core Concept: The human psyche is not a single, solid block. It is a committee of “Parts” or “Subpersonalities” (e.g., The Inner Critic, The Pleaser, The Vulnerable Child). Psychological distress...
