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 | Oct 2, 2025 | Psychology Topics and Articles
Research in psychology and relationship science has consistently demonstrated that the emotional process of divorce mirrors the grieving patterns we experience after a death. Studies from the Journal of Divorce & Remarriage and work by researchers like Dr....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 17, 2025 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
The Literary Mind: Mark Turner’s Cognitive Science and Its Implications for Understanding Trauma and Consciousness in Psychotherapy In the quest to understand the complexities of human consciousness and the impact of trauma on the psyche, the work of cognitive...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 17, 2025 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy
Weaving the Web of Meaning: Clifford Geertz’s Cultural Anthropology and Its Implications for Trauma and Consciousness in Psychotherapy In the realm of psychotherapy, understanding the intricate tapestry of human experience is paramount. To truly grasp the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 20, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama
Integrating Posture Analysis Into Psychotherapy for Trauma As therapists, we are always looking for new ways to help our patients heal from complex trauma. In my own journey as a practitioner, I’ve found that incorporating somatic and energetic practices...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 25, 2025 | Psychology Topics and Articles, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
How can I get over on Past Anger? Anger is a powerful and often misunderstood emotion. Many of us have been taught to view anger as a purely negative force – something to be suppressed, avoided, or released in cathartic outbursts. But what if anger could be more...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology
What Does Yellow Mean in a Dream? Radiant and energizing, the color yellow has long been associated with the power of the mind, the clarity of thought, and the assertion of the self. From the golden hues of the sun to the vibrant shades of blooming flowers, yellow...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 18, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
Reclaiming the Golden Shadow: Integrating Our Disowned Potential In my work as a therapist, I often see this dynamic play out with my clients. They may come into therapy feeling fundamentally flawed, unworthy, or incapable in some way. Yet as they talk about the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 25, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Mythology and Therapy
Exploring Universal Patterns of Human Experience In the vast tapestry of human psychology, certain patterns emerge that seem to transcend culture, time, and individual experience. These universal themes, known as archetypes, were first identified by Swiss psychiatrist...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 24, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
Understanding the Role of Trauma and Inner Parts When couples embark on the journey of marriage counseling, they often wonder whether the process is truly working for them. While some may experience immediate improvements in their relationship, others may feel stuck...
