by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 19, 2025 | Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
How Can Psychotherapy Treat Pure OCD? Pure Obsessional OCD (Pure O) is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant distress and anxiety (Williams & Wetterneck, 2019)....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 19, 2025 | Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
How does Therapy Treat Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a complex, chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, primarily women. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and a range of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 19, 2025 | Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
Can Therapy Treat Dysautonomia and Hypermobility? Dysautonomia and hypermobility conditions, such as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), represent a spectrum of complex, often overlapping disorders that challenge our...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 19, 2025 | Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
Can Therapy Treat Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)? Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) are two complex, often co-occurring conditions that present significant challenges for both patients and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Perinatal Mental Health Perinatal mental health, which encompasses the psychological well-being of women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of maternal health care. While the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 15, 2025 | Anthropology and Evo Psych
What is Biosemiotics? Biosemiotics is an emerging interdisciplinary field that explores how living systems create, interpret, and communicate meaning. It offers a unique lens through which to understand the intricate relationships between biology, consciousness, and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 8, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Models of Psychotherapy
What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)? An Evidence-Based Treatment for Trauma Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an innovative form of psychotherapy that aims to rapidly resolve psychological trauma and other mental health issues. Developed by Laney...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 19, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
How Present-Moment Awareness Can Transform Your Life Mindfulness, the practice of bringing non-judgmental awareness to the present moment, has emerged as a powerful tool for promoting mental health and well-being. Psychologists, therapists, and counselors are...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 9, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
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 | Jul 20, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who Was Milton Erickson? 1. The Groundbreaking Legacy of Milton H. Erickson in Psychotherapy Milton H. Erickson (1901-1980) was one of the most innovative and influential psychotherapists of the 20th century. Best known for his groundbreaking work in hypnosis and...
