by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 29, 2025 | Psychology Topics
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
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 | Apr 27, 2025 | Guided Meditations
In the journey of self-discovery and psychological healing, few paths go as deep as shadow work. Today, I want to share insights from our recent meditation session that explores the intersection of Jungian shadow work, somatic experiencing, and other post-Jungian...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 27, 2025 | Guided Meditations
If you find yourself weighed down by anger, resentment, or a sense of heavy obligation, this guided meditation offers a pathway to peace and freedom. Through the power of visualization and embodied mindfulness, you will journey deep into a tranquil forest to release...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 13, 2025 | Psychology Topics
Neurobiological Intersections and Mistaken Identities Intuition vs. Trauma One of the most common questions that I get as a trauma therapist is “How do you deal with all the crazy people that believe (insert X here) about politics, religion and conspiracy...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 13, 2025 | Nutrients for Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health
The Science Behind Supplements and Herbs for Better Sleep Sleep is essential for our physical and mental well-being, yet insomnia affects millions of people worldwide. While conventional sleep medications can be effective, they often come with unwanted side effects...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 13, 2025 | Nutrients for Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health
The Science of Phobias and Evidence-Based Natural Approaches to Treatment Phobias represent one of the most common anxiety disorders worldwide, affecting approximately 10% of the population at some point in their lives. Unlike ordinary fears, phobias involve...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Mar 3, 2025 | History of Psychotherapy
Why Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Works: Exploring the Philosophical, Biological, and Neuroexperiential Foundations The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, developed by Richard Schwartz, has gained significant recognition as an effective therapeutic approach...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology
What Does Yellow-Green Mean in a Dream Yellow-green, the vibrant hue that bridges the lush tranquility of green and the radiant vitality of yellow, holds a unique place in the spectrum of human emotion and experience. This dynamic, dual-natured color seems to embody...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology
What does Blue Green Mean in a Dream? Have you ever found yourself captivated by the soothing hues where blue meets green – in the shimmering scales of a fish, the iridescent feathers of a peacock, or the tranquil waters of a mountain lake? This mesmerizing...
