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 | Dec 26, 2025 | Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
When Daniel Siegel began examining the neurobiology of attachment relationships in the 1990s, he noticed something that seemed obvious in retrospect but had rarely been articulated explicitly: the mind develops at the interface between relationships and the brain....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 26, 2025 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Dreams and the Unconscious, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
The way madness manifests itself tells us something profound about the age we live in. When James Tilly Matthews sat in the damp cells of Bethlem Hospital in 1810, sketching detailed diagrams of what he called the Air Loom, he was not merely documenting a personal...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 26, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Psychology Topics and Articles, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
If you have ever tried to meditate and found yourself frustrated by a mind that refuses to go blank, you are not alone. The modern wellness industry heavily promotes mindfulness and “quieting the mind” as the gold standard for mental health. But for many...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 7, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
A Philosopher-King Writing to Himself in the Dark In the final decade of his life, along the frozen banks of the Danube River, surrounded by the chaos of military campaigns against Germanic tribes, the most powerful man in the ancient world sat alone in his tent and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 5, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Lifespan integration in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Psychology Topics and Articles, Therapy Resources for Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
The Crunch Under Your Boots: What “Japanese Rock Beetles” Teach Us About the Human Mind If you live in Alabama, you know the sound. It’s a dry, brittle crunch under your socked foot as you walk across the living room carpet in January. You look down, and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 18, 2025 | Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Therapy Resources for Alabama
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts individuals across multiple domains of functioning. Rather than viewing autism as a linear spectrum, it is more accurately conceptualized as a dynamic interplay of strengths,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 24, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Therapy Resources for Alabama
Grief, Healing, and Brainspotting for the Loss of a Pet The bond between humans and their animal companions is a powerful one. Pets provide us with unconditional love, emotional support, and constant companionship. They are a source of joy, laughter, and comfort. So...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 29, 2025 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Free Resources for Therapists in Private Practice, Psychology Topics and Articles, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Buy the Book How Edward Teyber’s Revolutionary Approach Transformed My Journey from Anxious Student to Confident Therapist I still remember sitting in my social work school classroom, frantically taking notes on CBT protocols and DBT worksheets, feeling...
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...
