by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Mar 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
The nature of consciousness has long been one of the most profound and perplexing questions in cognitive science, neuroscience, and philosophy. How does subjective experience arise from the objective, physical processes of the brain? What is the relationship...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 9, 2024 | Dreams and the Unconcious, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Introduction to Jungian Dream Interpretation: Exploring the Shadow through Symbols Carl Jung, the renowned Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, believed that dreams serve as a bridge between the conscious and unconscious mind, offering valuable insights into an...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 28, 2024 | Dreams and the Unconcious
Unveiling the Complexities of Dissociation: Theories, Brain Processes, Types, and Treatment Options Dissociation is a perplexing and often misunderstood mental phenomenon that has captured the attention of researchers, clinicians, and the general public alike. It is...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 15, 2024 | Dreams and the Unconcious
The Creative Process and Psychological Insights of Singer-Songwriter Jefrey Siler In a recent episode of our psychotherapy podcast, we had the pleasure of diving deep into the mind and music of talented singer-songwriter Jefrey Siler. Known for his introspective...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Neuroscience and the Brain
Who is Peter Sloterdijk? Peter Sloterdijk (born 1947) is a prominent German philosopher, cultural theorist, and public intellectual known for his innovative and provocative ideas on a wide range of topics, from globalization and religion to art and technology. His...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 17, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain
I pride myself on, not only having been trained in all of the models of therapy I practice, but also in having been in them as a patient. When I got my comparative religion degree we often talked about the “ah” one experiences while studying how a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 11, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain
What is Somatic and Experiential Therapy? Experiential therapy modalities, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Lifespan Integration (LI), Hakomi, AEDP, Psychodrama, and Gestalt therapy, are often considered “non-manualizable” approaches to therapy. This...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Dec 5, 2022 | Neuroscience and the Brain, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
“The years, of which I have spoken to you, when I pursued the inner images, were the most important time of my life. Everything else is to be derived from this. It began at that time, and the later details hardly matter anymore. My entire life consisted in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 15, 2022 | Neuroscience and the Brain, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Brainspotting Trauma activates our body’s fight or flight system making us experience strong emotional and physical reactions without a logical cause. This can make you feel angry or scared before you can intellectually...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 5, 2022 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Neuroscience and the Brain
In the first session when I give patients my initial observations they often have difficulty hearing what I mean regarding their emotional experience. I hear things like: “I’m not angry because I’ve also done bad things to people and everyone makes mistakes.” “I’m not...
