by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 18, 2023 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health
The Future of Mental Health is on Your Plate 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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 8, 2023 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, History of Psychotherapy, Micro-nutrition and Vitamins for Mental Health
The Microglial Revolution: How the Brain’s Immune System is Redefining Mental Health In recent years, the study of microglia, which are the often-overlooked brain cells, has gained remarkable attention in the field of neuroscience. This newfound focus on...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 3, 2023 | Psychology of Politics
The Psychology of Politics: Exploring Complexes, Trauma, and the Shadow of the Electorate In the modern era, political discourse has largely abandoned the realm of policy debate and entered the domain of pathology. We no longer disagree; we demonize. To understand why...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 21, 2023 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Comparative Religion for Therapy
“The Sacred and the Profane”: A Pioneering Study of Religion Mircea Eliade’s The Sacred and the Profane: The Nature of Religion is a seminal text in the academic study of religion. Unlike theology, which approaches religion as an unquestionable truth about...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 9, 2023 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists
Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT): A Comprehensive Guide Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT): A Comprehensive Guide Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) is a groundbreaking therapeutic approach developed by psychotherapist Dr. Steven Vazquez that harnesses...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 29, 2023 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
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 no. 4135C-S | Jun 24, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, 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 no. 4135C-S | May 22, 2023 | Psychology of Buildings 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 no. 4135C-S | 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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 19, 2023 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Wilhelm Reich? Wilhelm Reich, a controversial figure cloaked in enigmatic complexity and untamed paradoxes, defied easy categorization throughout his extraordinary life. Born on March 24, 1897, in the mystical realm of Galicia, Reich embarked on a career...
