by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 5, 2025 | Ketamine for Trauma and PTSD, Therapy and Crisis Intervention for College Students in Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
I appreciate IV ketamine therapy for depression and for acute PTSD symptoms like panic attacks and traumatic re-experiencing, where rapid intervention can be life-saving. Where I don’t recommend it is for dissociative patients, because administering a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 1, 2025 | Psychology, Psychology Topics and Articles
Terror Management Theory (TMT) offers a profound framework for understanding the human psyche’s response to existential threats and mortality awareness. This paper explores how TMT illuminates the mechanisms of trauma creation and provides insights into...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 13, 2025 | Psychology, Psychology Topics and Articles
When working with trauma survivors, particularly those who experienced childhood trauma, therapists often encounter distinct patterns in how clients assign responsibility for their experiences. This framework, centered around the concept of locus of control, offers...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 25, 2025 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
A Revolutionary Approach to Mental Health In a groundbreaking interview between Joel Blackstock and Adam O’Brien, founder of the Wounded Healer Institute, we explore the profound interconnections between dissociation, trauma, and addiction that challenge...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 9, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Evidence Based Practice in Therapy, Executive and Physician Burnout, Psychology Topics and Articles
The Complex Reality of EMDR in Clinical Practice Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) occupies a unique and controversial position in the landscape of trauma therapy. While some practitioners report remarkable results, researchers often express...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 12, 2025 | Lifespan integration in Alabama, Psychology Topics and Articles, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
Lifespan Integration Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Timeline-Based Healing An in-depth exploration of Lifespan Integration therapy, its principles, protocols, and effectiveness for trauma healing. What is Lifespan Integration Therapy? Lifespan Integration (LI) is...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 15, 2024 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
F.A.Q. about Brainspotting What is Brainspotting? Brainspotting is an innovative psychotherapy approach that uses specific eye positions to access unprocessed trauma in the subcortical brain (Grand, 2013). It was developed by Dr. David Grand in 2003 as an offshoot of...
