by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama
Navigating the Complexities of Emotional Understanding What is Autism with Alexithymia? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and alexithymia are distinct neurological conditions that frequently co-occur. Research suggests that up to 50% of autistic individuals may also...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
Navigating the Intersection of Mood and Neurodiversity What is Depression with Autism? Depression and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are distinct conditions that can co-occur. Research suggests that individuals with autism are at a higher risk of developing...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
Unraveling the Tangle of Worry and Inattention What is Anxiety with ADHD? Anxiety Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are distinct conditions that frequently co-occur. Research suggests that up to 50% of individuals with ADHD also experience...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Navigating a Multi-Sensory World What is SPD with Autism and ADHD? Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are distinct neurodevelopmental conditions that can co-occur. When an individual...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Navigating Emotional Intensity What is BPD with Bipolar Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder are distinct conditions that can co-occur in some individuals. Studies suggest that up to 20% of individuals with BPD also meet criteria for...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama
Understanding the Overlap in Hypervigilance and Attention What is PTSD with ADHD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are distinct conditions that can co-occur in some individuals. Recent research suggests that up...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 24, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama
What is Alexithymia? Alexithymia is a condition characterized by difficulties identifying and describing one’s own emotions. People with alexithymia have trouble recognizing, processing and regulating their feelings. This can lead to challenges in relationships,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 7, 2024 | Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
What is Somatic Experiencing? Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-oriented therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Peter Levine to address the effects of trauma. It is based on the understanding that trauma is not just a psychological phenomenon but also has a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 20, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who was Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling? Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling (1775-1854), a German philosopher, had a significant impact on the development of psychology and psychotherapy, especially in understanding trauma. His ideas about the psyche, the...
