by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 7, 2024 | Somatic Experiencing In Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
The Impact of Trauma on the Brain and Body Trauma can have a profound impact on both the brain and the body. When an individual experiences a traumatic event, the body’s natural stress response is activated, releasing a flood of stress hormones such as cortisol...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 29, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Edmund Husserl: The Mathematician of the Soul and the Father of Phenomenology In the fragmented landscape of modern psychology, where practitioners often pledge loyalty to specific schools—CBT, Psychoanalysis, Somatic—there is one figure who provides the bedrock for...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 27, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Donald Kalsched: The Archetypal Self-Care System and the Inner World of Trauma Donald Kalsched is a prominent Jungian analyst and clinical psychologist whose groundbreaking work has revolutionized our understanding of early childhood trauma, dissociation, and the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 24, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
Beyond the “Talking Cure”: A Comprehensive Guide to Somatic and Bottom-Up Trauma Therapies Trauma is a complex and pervasive issue that affects millions of people worldwide. For decades, the “gold standard” of treatment has been talk...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 21, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Hans-Georg Gadamer: The Philosopher of Dialogue and Understanding Hans-Georg Gadamer (1900–2002) was a German philosopher whose life spanned the entire 20th century, witnessing its wars, its technological explosions, and its cultural upheavals. He is the father of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 21, 2024 | Metamodernism and Deconstruction, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology of Modernism Post Modernism and the Meta Modern, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who is Peter Sloterdijk? 1.1 Peter Sloterdijk’s multidisciplinary approach Peter Sloterdijk, a German philosopher, cultural theorist, and essayist, has emerged as one of the most influential and thought-provoking thinkers of the 21st century. His work spans a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 20, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling? Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling (1775-1854), a German philosopher, had a significant impact on the development of psychology and psychotherapy, especially in understanding trauma. His ideas about the psyche, the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 20, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
The Loyal Daughter and the Gatekeeper of Truth Anna Freud (1895–1982) occupies a unique and controversial space in the history of psychology. She is best known as the pioneer of Child Psychoanalysis and the savior of Ego Psychology. However, her legacy is complicated...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 18, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama
The Impact of Color on Somatics and Cognition: Insights from Emotional Transformation Therapy Color plays a profound role in shaping our emotional experiences and cognitive processes. The therapy modality Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), pioneered by Dr. Steven...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 17, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
What Can the Origins of Religion Teach Us? The origins and evolution of human religious like thought have long fascinated scholars, but they may also hold the keys to therapy and religion. . By examining the archaeological record, mythological narratives, and the...
