by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 3, 2023 | Psychology of Politics
The Psychology of Politics: Exploring Complexes and Trauma Unresolved trauma and psychological complexes influence one’s political orientation. Developing and authentic and individual political compass is an important part of adult life. However, many people...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 21, 2023 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Comparative Religion
Sacred and the Profane: A Pioneering Study of Religion “The Sacred in the Profane” is a significant early work in the academic study of religion. Unlike approaching religion as an unquestionable truth about the universe, the book delves into its...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 9, 2023 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Neuroscience and the Brain
Understanding Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) for Trauma Treatment Emotional Transformation Therapy Understanding Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) Emotional Transformation Therapy is a relatively new approach that combines eye movement, color, and light...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 29, 2023 | Jungian Concepts, Resources and Recommendations, Symbolism and Meaning
Unveiling the Mysteries of Symbolism: A Comprehensive Review of “The Book of Symbols” by Taschen As a therapist deeply fascinated by the power of symbolism and metaphor, I am always on the lookout for resources that explore the rich tapestry of meaning...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 24, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Before we begin our discussion of synesthesia consider this passage from The Peregrine. One of my favorite books. It is a bird watching journal of a naturalist but it is beautifully in its scope and transcendental description: “The first bird I searched for was...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 22, 2023 | Psychology of Design and Architecture, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
The Relationship between Intuition and Trauma Did you enjoy this article? Checkout the podcast here: https://gettherapybirmingham.podbean.com/ Many artists that have spoken to describe their process as “tuning into a radio wave”. One artist told me...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 21, 2023 | Psychology
One of the things that happens frequently in family therapy is that a person or group of family members will accuse the other person or group of family therapy of being mean or hateful. Most of the time if someone is abusive or intentionally hurtful they won’t...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 19, 2023 | History of Psychotherapy
Who was Wilhelm Reich? Did you enjoy this article? Checkout the podcast here: https://gettherapybirmingham.podbean.com/ Wilhelm Reich, a controversial figure cloaked in enigmatic complexity and untamed paradoxes, defied easy categorization throughout his extraordinary...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 17, 2023 | History of Psychotherapy
Carl Rogers Did you enjoy this article? Checkout the podcast here: https://gettherapybirmingham.podbean.com/ In a remarkable response to the dominant therapeutic models of his era, such as psychoanalysis and behaviorism, Carl Rogers revolutionized the field with his...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 17, 2023 | History of Psychotherapy
The final chapter of the acclaimed television series “Mad Men” takes place at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. Seeking solace and meaning, the protagonist Don Draper and other characters from the show find themselves at Esalen, a renowned...
