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
Who was Edmund Husserl? Edmund Husserl (1859-1938), the German philosopher widely regarded as the founder of phenomenology, has had a profound and enduring influence on the development of psychology and psychotherapy. His rigorous investigation of the structures of...
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
Who is Donald Kalsched? Donald Kalsched is a prominent Jungian analyst and clinical psychologist whose groundbreaking work has revolutionized our understanding of early childhood trauma, dissociation, and the inner world of the psyche. His theories provide a profound...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 24, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
Is there a trauma therapy that goes beyond endlessly talking? Alternative Approaches to Trauma Healing: Beyond CBT and DBT Trauma is a complex and pervasive issue that affects millions of people worldwide. While traditional talk therapies like Cognitive Behavioral...
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
Who was Hans-Georg Gadamer? Hans-Georg Gadamer (1900-2002) was a German philosopher and a leading figure in the field of hermeneutics, the theory and practice of interpretation. His work has had a profound impact on a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy,...
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
Who was Anna Freud? Anna Freud (1895-1982) was an Austrian-British psychoanalyst and a pioneer in the field of child psychoanalysis. As the youngest daughter of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, Anna Freud was immersed in the world of psychoanalytic...
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...
