by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 1, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain, Resources for Therapists and Private Practice, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
What is it that Brainspotting is doing in the brain? One of the questions that we get asked the most is how brain based medicine like brainspotting, EMDR, and ETT work in the brain. Like many discoveries before it we know often discover THAT something works and then...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 18, 2023 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, science is continually pushing boundaries to uncover novel approaches for improving mental health. One promising avenue gaining traction is synergistic nutrition – a concept where specific combinations of nutrients work...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 8, 2023 | History of Psychotherapy
In recent years, the study of microglia, the often-overlooked brain cells, has gained remarkable attention in the field of neuroscience. This newfound focus on microglia is not without reason. Emerging research, particularly the work of Donna Jackson Nakazawa and Iain...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 29, 2023 | Jungian Concepts
Exploring the Role of the Shadow in Relationships: A Path to Personal Growth and Fulfillment In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to address the topic of mental health and self-discovery. One intriguing phenomenon...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 28, 2023 | Interviews and Case Studies, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Interview with Winston Schepps 🌟📚 Meet Win Scheppes: A Lifelong Friend, Mentor, and Dedicated Social Worker in Birmingham Alabama at 86! 🤝💼 Discover the inspiring story of Win Scheppes, a remarkable social worker who continues to make a difference in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 28, 2023 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Exploring the Depths of Jungian Psychology: An Interview with David Tacey Introduction In a fascinating interview with Joel Blackstock from the Tap Root Therapy Collective podcast, David Tacey, a renowned Australian public intellectual, writer, and professor, delves...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 28, 2023 | Interviews and Case Studies, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychology of Design and Architecture
Allow us to introduce Mr. Martin Gledhill, an accomplished researcher and writer who is currently in the writing stage of his Ph.D. on Carl Jung’s Bollingen Tower—a work that he hopes will soon become a book. Before embarking on this captivating and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 16, 2022 | Interviews and Case Studies, Ketamine for Trauma and PTSD
We work with many providers in the area to make sure that our clients receive the best care for their unique issue. One of the providers in the area of medical IV Ketamine is Southern Ketamine and Wellness. Dr. Harrison Irons was kind enough to sit down with us and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 6, 2022 | Neuroscience and the Brain, Self Help and Personal Development, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Yellow garden spiders have a fat yellow abdomen slicked with yellow and black stripes. They weave a tiny white squiggle in the center of their webs. I stare at the faintly milky zig zag as it sways when wind moves the web and stirs the iris sepals it hangs between in...