by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 4, 2025 | Psychology Topics
How Does Somatic Therapy Heal Trauma? Trauma is not just a psychological experience; it is a full-body experience. When we undergo a traumatic event, the impact is not confined to our thoughts and emotions, but is also deeply encoded in our physical being. Our bodies...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 3, 2025 | Psychology Topics
How Can you Heal Narcissistic Abuse in Therapy? “I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself.” -Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 13, 2025 | Anthropology and Evo Psych
Where Does Conciousness Come From? Where did conciousness come from?The nature of human consciousness has long been one of the great mysteries of science and philosophy. What is this subjective inner experience that seems to define our existence? Where does our sense...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 26, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations, Resources for Therapists and Private Practice, Therapeutic Approaches
A Clinical Guide to Transformative Self-Talk Worksheet for Clinical Affirmations Therapeutic affirmations have emerged as a powerful tool in the clinical setting, offering a pathway to reshape negative thought patterns, build resilience, and promote emotional...