by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 5, 2026 | Psychology, Psychology of Film and TV, Psychology of Media and Culture
In the summer of 2005, a virtual plague swept through the digital kingdom of Azeroth. Players logged into World of Warcraft to find the streets of major cities carpeted with skeletons. A bug had allowed a deadly in-game disease to escape its intended boundaries, and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 22, 2025 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Evidence Based Practice in Therapy, Free Resources for Therapists in Private Practice
The landscape of mental healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation, moving far beyond the simple video calls that defined the initial wave of telehealth.1 Today, technology is not just a medium for delivery; it is becoming an active tool within the therapeutic...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 22, 2025 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology
For decades, many forms of therapy have approached neurodivergence—like Autism (ASD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—as a “disorder” to be “fixed” or “managed.” The goal was often to help the neurodivergent person...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 13, 2025 | Evidence Based Practice in Therapy, Micro-nutrition and Vitamins for Mental Health
The Science of Phobias and Evidence-Based Natural Approaches to Treatment Phobias represent one of the most common anxiety disorders worldwide, affecting approximately 10% of the population at some point in their lives. Unlike ordinary fears, phobias involve...
