by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 7, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Models of Psychotherapy
What is NARM Therapy? The Neuro-Affective Relational Model (NARM) is an advanced therapeutic approach designed to address developmental trauma and attachment issues. NARM integrates top-down (cognitive) and bottom-up (somatic) interventions to work with the link...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 19, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
How Present-Moment Awareness Can Transform Your Life Mindfulness, the practice of bringing non-judgmental awareness to the present moment, has emerged as a powerful tool for promoting mental health and well-being. Psychologists, therapists, and counselors are...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 13, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations, 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 | Jul 21, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Who was Maurice Merleau-Ponty? Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908-1961) was a French philosopher and phenomenologist who made significant contributions to the fields of phenomenology, existentialism, and the philosophy of perception. His work bridged the gap between...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 16, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Key Points: Psychotherapy is facing an identity and purpose crisis in the era of market-driven healthcare, as depth, nuance, and the therapeutic relationship are being displaced by cost containment, standardization, and mass-reproducibility. This crisis stems from a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 19, 2023 | Classical Mythology, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychology of Design and Architecture, Symbolism and Meaning, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Unlocking the Mysteries of Aztec Philosophy When Hernán Cortés and his expedition arrived in the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, in 1519, they were initially received with curiosity and even reverence by the Aztec emperor, Montezuma II.The Aztecs, interpreting the...
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 | Apr 19, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
We are excited to announce we will be offering qEEG Brain Mapping and Neurostimulation with Peak Neuroccience! You can register for a special rate on the first 10 sessions if get on the waitlist before they open. You can read more about brain mapping and q-EEG below....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Dec 17, 2022 | Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Who was the female psychoanalyst and what do her theories say about trauma and personality? Did you enjoy this article? Checkout the podcast here: https://gettherapybirmingham.podbean.com/ Karen Horney was a German psychoanalyst. Her career came into prominence in the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 24, 2022 | Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
How much does it cost to become a therapist? How do I become a therapist? Becoming a Mental Health Practitioner in Alabama: Requirements, Costs, and Pathways Key Points and Summary: This is the most common question that we get. Don’t worry we have an answer for...
