by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 18, 2024 | Recovering from Abuse, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Understanding DARVO: Recognizing Abuse Tactics in Relationships and Politics What does D.A.R.V.O. mean? DARVO is an acronym that stands for “Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender.” It refers to a common strategy employed by abusers and manipulators...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 16, 2024 | Psychology of Artists, Poets, and Writers
Who was Rainer Maria Rilke? “Find out the reason that commands you to write; see whether it has spread its roots into the very depth of your heart; confess to yourself you would have to die if you were forbidden to write.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 16, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture
What is Postmodern Classicism? The Countercultural Turn and Postmodern Historicism emerged in the 1960s as a radical response to the perceived shortcomings of modernist architecture. This movement drew inspiration from the social upheavals and changing cultural values...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 16, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture
What is Oil Crisis Architecture? The Resurgence of Modernist Principles in Contemporary Architecture: Neo-Modernism Neo-Modernism emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a reinterpretation of modernist principles in architecture. This movement developed...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 13, 2024 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Taproot: Birmingham’s Brainspotting Pioneers Are you struggling with complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, or treatment-resistant trauma? Brainspotting therapy at Taproot in Vestavia Hills, Alabama offers a powerful, brain-based path to healing. Our therapists...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Encouraging Physicians to Seek Mental Health Support The stigma surrounding mental health in the medical community is a significant barrier preventing physicians from seeking the support they need. Despite the high prevalence of mental health challenges among...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
How to fix Physician Burnout We Have a Clinician who Treats Physician Burnout at Taproot Therapy Collective Check Him out Here Physician burnout is a pervasive and pressing issue that threatens the well-being of healthcare professionals and the quality of patient care...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Recovering from Abuse, Self Help and Personal Development, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
How to Overcome Compassion Fatigue Compassion fatigue and secondary trauma can have a profound impact on the well-being and effectiveness of healthcare professionals. When healthcare workers are emotionally depleted and struggling with the weight of their experiences,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Recovering from Abuse, Self Help and Personal Development, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
What to do about Physician Burnout as a Therapist As a therapist specializing in supporting healthcare professionals, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of physician burnout. The unique challenges faced by physicians, including long hours, high-stakes...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
Is Vipassana what I need to heal trauma? Vipassana, which means “to see things as they really are,” is an ancient meditation technique that originated in India over 2,500 years ago. This powerful practice focuses on developing insight into the nature of...
