by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 15, 2025 | Anthropology and Evo Psych
What is Biosemiotics? Biosemiotics is an emerging interdisciplinary field that explores how living systems create, interpret, and communicate meaning. It offers a unique lens through which to understand the intricate relationships between biology, consciousness, and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 14, 2025 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Jungian Concepts
What are the Origins of Conciousness? The nature of consciousness has long been one of the most profound and perplexing questions in psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. How does subjective experience arise from the objective, physical processes of the brain?...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 27, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy
The Search for Meaning in Existentialism and Indigenous Thought Existentialist philosophy and indigenous worldviews offer contrasting but potentially complementary perspectives on one of life’s biggest questions: What is the meaning and purpose of human...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 26, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who was Otto Rank? Otto Rank (1884-1939) stands as one of the most innovative and controversial figures in the history of psychoanalysis. Rising from humble beginnings in Vienna to become one of Freud’s closest collaborators, Rank ultimately developed his own...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama
When the Cognitive Tank Runs Dry Understanding Neurodivergent Burnout Neurodivergent burnout is a state of physical and mental exhaustion that occurs when the demands of navigating a neurotypical world exceed an individual’s resources. While burnout can affect...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Mental Health Resources in Alabama
The Complex Art of Hiding in Plain Sight Understanding Masking in Neurodivergent Individuals Masking, also known as camouflaging, is a common phenomenon among neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with multiple co-occurring conditions. It refers to the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 15, 2024 | Psychology, Psychology of Media and Culture, Psychology of Politics
Vilém Flusser: Philosopher of Simulacra I. Who was Vilém Flusser Vilém Flusser (1920-1991) was a Czech-born philosopher, writer, and media theorist who made significant contributions to the understanding of communication, media, and technology in the late 20th...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 9, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Comparative Religion, Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning
How to Understand The Epic of Gilgamesh What is the Epic of Gilgamesh The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest surviving works of literature, dated to around 2100 BCE. This Sumerian epic poem tells the story of Gilgamesh, the hero-king of Uruk, and his adventures...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 30, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Anthropology and Evo Psych, Neuroscience and the Brain, Therapy Resources for Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
An In-Depth Exploration of What Brainspotting Does in the Brain Brainspotting is a relatively new psychotherapy approach that combines elements of psychodynamic, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapies to facilitate deep emotional healing and trauma resolution [1]....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 24, 2024 | Historical Events, Symbolism and Meaning
A History of the Mummy: Mummies have long held a place of fascination in the human imagination, serving as enduring symbols of ancient civilizations and the mysteries of life and death. From the carefully preserved remains of ancient Egyptian pharaohs to the naturally...
