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...
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 won’t...
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 17, 2023 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
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 no. 4135C-S | May 17, 2023 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
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...
