Book now!
  • Home
  • Our Therapists
    • Dr. Haley Beech PhD LMSW
    • Kristan Baer LMSW MSW
    • Alice Hawley LPC
    • Pamela Hayes LMSW
    • Kristi Wood MSW LICSW
    • James Waites LICSW MSW
    • Becky Milstead LPC
    • Joel Blackstock MSW LICSW-S PIP
    • Marie Danner LICSW-S MSW CCTP-II
    • Diana Pizzaro EE Ph.D.
    • Dr. Jason Mishalanie Ph.D., BCN
  • Treatments
    • Lifespan Integration Therapy
    • Brainspotting
    • QEEG Brain Mapping and Neurostimulation
    • Somatic Experiencing
    • Emotional Transformation Therapy
    • Teletherapy for Trauma Anywhere in Alabama
    • Hardy Micronutrition
      • Evidence Based Encyclopedia of Herbs, Supplements and Vitamins for Mental Health
    • Jungian Therapy – Depth Psychology
    • Existential Therapy
    • EMDR
    • Parts Based Therapy
      • Internal Family Systems Therapy
    • Meditation & Mindfulness
    • Somatic Trauma Mapping
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • About
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Information about Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback
    • Resources for Patients
    • Resources for Therapists
      • Dictionary of Mythology
      • Dream Interpretation Symbols Dictionary
      • Dictionary of All Models of Psychotherapy
    • Directions
    • Careers
    • Contact
  • Blog
    • Anthropology
    • Jungian Psychology
    • Comparative Religion
    • Symbolism and Meaning
    • Neuroscience and the Brain
    • Mysticism and Perennial Philosophy
  • Shop
  • Podcast
  • Teletherapy for Trauma Anywhere in Alabama
    • Teletherapy Groups
    • Teletherapy for College Students
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
The Psychology of the Dragon Archetype

The Psychology of the Dragon Archetype

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 22, 2025 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Classical Mythology

“Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love.” – Rainer Maria...
The Psychology of Orange: Igniting Passion, Creativity, and Transformation

The Psychology of Orange: Igniting Passion, Creativity, and Transformation

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology

What Does Orange Mean in a Dream Vibrant, energetic, and captivating, the color orange has long been associated with the fires of passion, the spark of creativity, and the alchemy of personal transformation. From the warm glow of a sunset to the bold brushstrokes of...
How to Use Mythology as a Therapist

How to Use Mythology as a Therapist

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 8, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning

Insights from Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Hindu Mythology for Psychotherapy, Creativity and Trauma Why do Depth Psychologists Use Mythology in Therapy? Mythology has long been recognized as a powerful tool for understanding the human psyche and the complexities of...
The Trickster Archetype: Mischief, Transformation, and the Instability of Life

The Trickster Archetype: Mischief, Transformation, and the Instability of Life

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 4, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology

What is the Trickster Archetype “The trickster likes few things better than tweaking the nose of the doubters. They exist in the liminal space beyond proof, crossing boundaries at a whim, promising hidden knowledge they will never share.” ― Thomm Quackenbush, The...

Our Alabama Practice

Book Now

Taproot Therapy Collective

2025 Shady Crest Dr
Suite 203
Hoover, AL 35216
(205) 598-6471

fax: 205-634-3647

Quick Links

Home
About
Joel Blackstock
FAQs
Patient Resources
Therapist Resources
Shop
Blog
Contact

Podcast

Our Therapies

Treatments

Brainspotting

Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT)

EDMR

Somatic Experiencing

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Lifespan Integration

qEEG Brainmapping

Somatic Mapping

Parts Based Therapy

Neuromodulation

Jungian Therapy

Meditation

 

Subscribe to Our Newsletter for Updates on Our Blog, Resources, CEU Classes, New Products, & Special Events.

Success!

Subscribe

© Taproot Therapy Collective 2025
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
Any use of this website to train generative AI or LLM entirely or in part is explictly prohibited. 2025 Content of this website is the sole property of Blackstock LLC except where noted otherwise © Joel Blackstock LICSW-W MSW PIP
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow