by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 23, 2025 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Micro-nutrition and Vitamins for Mental Health, Therapy Resources for Alabama
It’s More Than Just a Mood Swing Everyone experiences ups and downs; it is a fundamental part of the human condition. A difficult day at work can leave one feeling low, while an unexpected piece of good news can bring a wave of elation. These fluctuations are...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 23, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Therapy Resources for Alabama
When Trauma Is Not a Single Event For many, the word “trauma” conjures images of a single, devastating event: a car accident, a natural disaster, a combat experience. While these are undoubtedly traumatic, there is another form of suffering, one that is...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 22, 2025 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Evidence Based Practice in Therapy, Free Resources for Therapists in Private Practice
The landscape of mental healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation, moving far beyond the simple video calls that defined the initial wave of telehealth.1 Today, technology is not just a medium for delivery; it is becoming an active tool within the therapeutic...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 22, 2025 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology
For decades, many forms of therapy have approached neurodivergence—like Autism (ASD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—as a “disorder” to be “fixed” or “managed.” The goal was often to help the neurodivergent person...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 23, 2025 | Psychology, Psychology Topics and Articles
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Insight In Homer’s Iliad, warriors are compared to “swarms of clustering bees that issue forever in fresh bursts from the hollow in the stone” (Homer, Iliad 2.87-89). Here, men are likened to nature—human behavior understood...
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 | Jul 7, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
Have you ever wondered why you keep attracting the same type of person, even when you consciously want something different? Or why that initial spark of attraction sometimes leads to the most challenging relationships? The answer lies deep in your unconscious mind, in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 9, 2025 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychology, Psychology Topics and Articles, Recovering from Abuse
The Chiron Paradox In the constellation of Greek mythology, few figures embody the paradox of human suffering and healing as profoundly as Chiron, the wounded healer. Unlike his brutish centaur kin, Chiron was wise, gentle, and skilled in the arts of medicine, music,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 4, 2025 | Executive and Physician Burnout, History of Psychotherapy, Psychology of Film and TV, Psychology of Media and Culture
A Guide for Psychotherapists and Cultural Critics Why Psychotherapists Should Watch Adam Curtis For mental health professionals seeking to understand the cultural waters their clients swim in, Adam Curtis’s documentaries offer an invaluable lens. His films map...
