by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama
Navigating the Complexities of Emotional Understanding What is Autism with Alexithymia? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and alexithymia are distinct neurological conditions that frequently co-occur. Research suggests that up to 50% of autistic individuals may also...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
Unraveling the Tangle of Worry and Inattention What is Anxiety with ADHD? Anxiety Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are distinct conditions that frequently co-occur. Research suggests that up to 50% of individuals with ADHD also experience...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 18, 2024 | Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
The Roots of Emotion At the core of our emotional landscape lies a powerful and often misunderstood force: shame. As a fundamental human emotion, shame has deep evolutionary roots and profound impacts on our mental and physical well-being. By exploring the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 7, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Models of Psychotherapy, Psychology
What is Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy? Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy (FOAT) is a psychotherapeutic approach that combines the principles of Eugene Gendlin’s Focusing method with the expressive and healing potential of art-making. It is a holistic, experiential...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 9, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations
What is Meditation? Meditation, a practice with ancient roots, has gained significant attention in the field of brain-based medicine for its powerful effects on brain health and function. A growing body of scientific evidence has demonstrated that regular meditation...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 9, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
What Are Cognitive Distortions? Cognitive distortions are irrational or exaggerated thought patterns that can contribute to negative emotions and maladaptive behaviors. By learning to recognize and challenge these distortions, individuals can improve their mental...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 26, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who was Alan Watts? Alan Wilson Watts (1915-1973) was a British-American philosopher, writer, and speaker who played a pivotal role in introducing Eastern philosophy and spirituality to Western audiences. His charismatic presence, eloquent articulation, and profound...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Dec 3, 2023 | Jungian Concepts
Meditation to Integrate the Shadow Welcome today we’ll embark on a meditation journey to integrate aspects of our shadow – those extreme emotional reactions, feelings of shame, and overwhelming sensations that we often repress and run away from in life....
