Christian Mysticism Discover the transformative power of Christian mysticism and contemplative spirituality. This podcast category explores the rich inner world of Christianity through the dual lenses of depth psychology and trauma neurology. We dive into the profound psychological wisdom embedded in the visions of the desert fathers, the dark night of the soul, Christ’s descent into hell, and the nondual revelations of the unitive way. Our episodes examine how practices like centering prayer, lectio divina, and embodied contemplation can heal trauma by rewiring the nervous system and facilitating encounters with the deep Self. We also unpack the Jungian significance of Biblical symbols like the cross, the sacred heart, and the divine mother, and discuss what the neuroscience of peak states reveals about the validity of mystical experiences. For those yearning to find soul-deep peace and union with the divine, Christian mysticism offers a time-tested pathway of profound inner work and healing. Join us as we reclaim the forgotten treasures of the world’s most popular spiritual tradition and learn to engage them as psychologically sophisticated tools for becoming fully human and wholly divine. Whether you’re a devout Christian looking to expand your paradigm or a “spiritual but not religious” seeker interested in Christianity as a contemplative path, this podcast category will guide you on an exciting journey into the furthest reaches of the heart, mind, and spirit. https://gettherapybirmingham.podbean.com/ Visit Taproot Therapy Collective at 2025 Shady Crest Dr. Suite 203, Hoover, AL 35216 or call (205) 598-6471. Web: www.GetTherapyBirmingham.com Podcast: https://gettherapybirmingham.podbean.com/
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Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 Read More on Jung here: Carl Jung's Major Influences Jungian Analysis Archetypes Jung’s Method Jungian Thought Part 1: What was Jung's Method to Discover Reality? Jung's Empirical Phenomenology: Uniting Subjective Spirituality...
Explore the life and legacy of Manly P. Hall, author of The Secret Teachings of All Ages, examining his prescient influence on depth psychology, Jungian analysis, Gnostic trauma frameworks, and contemporary therapeutic approaches to psychological transformation and archetypal symbolism.
Paul Tillich’s profound influence on depth psychology and psychotherapy through his concepts of ultimate concern, existential anxiety, and the courage to be. This comprehensive guide examines how this existentialist theologian’s work on meaning, faith, and human existence continues to shape therapeutic practice, pastoral counseling, comparative religion, and philosophy. Includes timeline and analysis of psychotherapists influenced by Tillich including Rollo May, Carl Rogers, and Irvin Yalom.
Explore how St. Augustine’s Confessions shaped depth psychology and modern psychotherapy. Discover why Irvin Yalom values this fourth-century thinker and how Augustine’s insights on the divided will, unconscious motivation, and therapeutic confession remain vital for clinicians today.
The Sacred Species and Their Archetypal Meanings In the depths of the human psyche, trees stand as primordial witnesses to our spiritual evolution. They are the axis mundi, the world pillars that connect heaven, earth, and the underworld in virtually every...
Gnosticism as a Metaphor for Consciousness: Meaning, Evolution, and Healing Gnosticism is an ancient spiritual and philosophical worldview that offers a profound metaphor for the nature and dilemmas of human consciousness. While Gnosticism should not be taken as a...
Is Psychotherapy a Type of Initiation Have you ever been part of a fraternity, sorority, or similar organization? If so, you may have experienced rituals or ceremonies that felt both challenging and transformative. Even if you haven't, you've likely encountered such...
Throughout history, mystics, philosophers, and wisdom traditions from around the world have independently arrived at strikingly similar insights into the nature of the human psyche, the path to healing and wholeness, and the fundamental structure of reality. These...
Evolving Mythologies and Depth Psychology The hero's journey is one of the most enduring archetypes in world mythology, a narrative pattern that has shaped stories across cultures and centuries. At its core, the hero's journey is a psychological one—a symbolic...
What are our psychological blindspots in mass and individual psychology? "Maybe the only thing each of us can see is our own shadow. We are all like the blind man in the dark room looking for the black cat that isn't there." - The Great Dictator, Charlie Chaplin The...