by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 11, 2023 | History of Psychotherapy
The Revolutionary Influence of Moreno on Modern Therapy Jacob Levy Moreno, a name often whispered in the corridors of psychotherapy, brought a revolutionary perspective to the therapeutic world. His groundbreaking concepts not only influenced numerous therapists,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 3, 2023 | Guided Meditations for Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama
Meditation to Integrate the Shadow Welcome today we’ll embark on a meditation journey to integrate aspects of our shadow – those extreme emotional reactions, feelings of shame, and overwhelming sensations that we often repress and run away from in life....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 6, 2023 | Dreams and the Unconscious, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
What is the symbolism of different colors in dreams? What does the color red mean in dreams: In dreams, colors wield the power to mirror our deepest emotions and psychic states, and red, with its primal force and psychological weight, offers a particularly vivid...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 19, 2023 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
Crystals are not shaped like the Buddha’s face When I was in a bachelors psychology class at Sewanee I had to listen to a student, who was a enthusiast of psilocybin mushrooms, go on a rant to the professor about how there were “magic crystals” in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 1, 2023 | Free Resources for Therapists in Private Practice, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
What is it that Brainspotting is doing in the brain? One of the questions that we get asked the most is how brain based medicine like brainspotting, EMDR, and ETT work in the brain. Like many discoveries before it we know often discover THAT something works and then...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 20, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Jungian Thought with a Unique Perspective on Ego Development in Mythology Erich Neumann’s “The Origins and History of Consciousness” is a dense and relatively early exploration of Jungian psychology. The book not only delves into the intricate web of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 18, 2023 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, science is continually pushing boundaries to uncover novel approaches for improving mental health. One promising avenue gaining traction is synergistic nutrition – a concept where specific combinations of nutrients work...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 8, 2023 | History of Psychotherapy
In recent years, the study of microglia, the often-overlooked brain cells, has gained remarkable attention in the field of neuroscience. This newfound focus on microglia is not without reason. Emerging research, particularly the work of Donna Jackson Nakazawa and Iain...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | 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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 21, 2023 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Comparative Religion for Therapy
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...
