by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 17, 2022 | Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
In the medieval period it was common to take pilgrimages to the holy land from mainland Europe. The trip was an opportunity to face one’s fears and learn to know the deepest parts of self. The trip was long and dangerous. The terrain and culture were different from...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 22, 2022 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists
Brainspotting is a revolutionary new therapy for trauma and PTSD. We use many modalities of therapy at Taproot Therapy Collective, but brainspotting is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD and lowering anxiety that I’ve ever found. when doing brain...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 21, 2022 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists
When trauma is stored in the brain it is stored on a deep emotional level of the body brain. This sub cortical or “body brain” is responsible for our physical and emotional reactions to stimuli. Trauma and PTSD are stored in this part of the brain. Therapy...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 6, 2022 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Brainspotting Techniques for Severe Dissociation in Trauma Therapy Brainspotting is a powerful technique for treating severe trauma and PTSD. However, when working with patients experiencing severe dissociation, therapists may face unique challenges. This article...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Mar 29, 2022 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Recovering from Abuse, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
How do you Get Rid of Trauma in the Mood and Body Abstract: This article presents a phenomenological approach to understanding trauma and its effects on cognition and emotional experience. It explores the roles of different brain regions, particularly the prefrontal...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Mar 27, 2022 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Guided Meditations for Therapy, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists
There is a legend about how Alexander the Great was able to conquer in the East. When he entered the city of Gordium there was an enormous wagon so tightly tied with ropes that it could not budge. Legend held that it had been owned by King Midas, and that any attempt...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Mar 13, 2022 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Guided Meditations for Therapy, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
What is Mysticism? Is it Part of Religion or Therapy? The Mystical Depths of the Psyche: Exploring the Intersection of Mysticism, Psychology, and Psychotherapy The Inward Journey In the medieval period, pilgrims embarked on perilous journeys to the Holy Land,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 3, 2021 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Evidence Based Practice in Therapy, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists
Abstract: This article critically examines the current state of evidence-based practice in psychotherapy, particularly in relation to trauma treatment. It challenges the dominance of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and medication-based approaches in research and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 31, 2021 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists
Our fight or flight response was a gift that kept us alive while we were living in the wild. When we heard a tiger growl, we either had to fight a tiger or run away from a tiger. The first thing that happens during the fight or flight response is that our mind loses...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 27, 2021 | Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Dreams are so commonly associated with therapy because dreams are such a purely projective experience. In a way dreams are our own personal mythology. Many times a patient will bring a recurring dream to therapy that has occurred for many years. Recurring dreams are...
