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Using Jungian Psychology and Other Therapies to Stop Drinking

Using Jungian Psychology and Other Therapies to Stop Drinking

by | Jul 7, 2024 |

Self-Help Exercise for Addiction Worksheet: Disclaimer: This self-help exercise worksheet is not a substitute for professional help. If you are struggling with addiction, please seek the guidance of a qualified therapist or addiction specialist. The exercises and information provided here are intended to complement, not replace, professional treatment. Addiction Excercise : This self-help exercise worksheet is designed to help you stop drinking by using techniques from Jungian psychology, Internal Family Systems...

Jan van Ruusbroec: Flemish Mystic and His Resonance with Depth Psychology

Jan van Ruusbroec: Flemish Mystic and His Resonance with Depth Psychology

by | Jul 5, 2024 | ,

Who was Jan van Ruusbroec? Jan van Ruusbroec (1293-1381) was a Flemish mystic, contemplative writer, and one of the most influential spiritual figures of the Middle Ages. His profound insights into the nature of the Divine, the human soul, and the mystical path to union with God have had a lasting impact on Christian spirituality and, in more recent times, on the development of depth psychology and psychotherapy. This essay will explore Ruusbroec's life, his major works and key ideas, and how his mystical...

Johannes Tauler’s Mystical Theology

Johannes Tauler’s Mystical Theology

by | Jul 5, 2024 |

Who was Johannes Tauler? Johannes Tauler (c. 1300-1361) was a German Dominican friar, theologian and one of the most influential Christian mystics of the 14th century. As a prominent figure in the medieval Rhineland mystic tradition, Tauler's sermons and spiritual teachings emphasized the soul's inner journey towards God, the importance of detachment from worldly desires, and the transformative power of surrendering to divine grace. Tauler's mystical insights not only had a profound impact on Christian...

The Visionary Thought of Nicholas of Cusa:

The Visionary Thought of Nicholas of Cusa:

by | Jul 5, 2024 | ,

Coincidentia Oppositorum, Negative Theology, and the Path to Enlightenment Nicholas of Cusa (1401-1464), also known as Cusanus, was a prominent 15th century German philosopher, theologian, and mystic whose visionary ideas had a profound impact on the development of Western thought and spirituality. His concepts of coincidentia oppositorum (the coincidence of opposites), learned ignorance (docta ignorantia), and negative theology challenged the dominant Aristotelian-Scholastic worldview of his time and anticipated...

The Mystical Philosophy of John Scottus Eriugena:

The Mystical Philosophy of John Scottus Eriugena:

by | Jul 5, 2024 |

 Neoplatonism, Depth Psychology, and the Transformation of Trauma Meta Discover the profound insights of John Scottus Eriugena, the 9th century Irish philosopher, and explore how his ideas about the fourfold nature, theosis, and the divine within can inform depth psychology, psychotherapy, and our understanding of trauma and its healing. Learn how Eriugena's mystical philosophy resonates with the work of Carl Jung and other pioneering thinkers in the field of psychology. John Scottus Eriugena, a 9th century Irish...

Amalric of Bena and His Insights in Depth Psychology

Amalric of Bena and His Insights in Depth Psychology

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Who was Amalric of Bena ? Amalric of Bena, a medieval French theologian and philosopher who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, developed a unique and influential system of mystical theology that has had significant resonance with modern depth psychology, particularly the theories of Carl Jung and his followers. Amalric's ideas about the nature of God, the structure of the soul, and the path to spiritual transformation offer profound insights relevant to psychotherapy and the conceptualization of...

Angelus Silesius and the Path of Self-Transcendence

Angelus Silesius and the Path of Self-Transcendence

by | Jul 5, 2024 |

Angelus Silesius and the Mystical Path of Self-Transcendence Angelus Silesius, born Johannes Scheffler (1624-1677), was a German mystic, poet, and theologian whose works profoundly impacted the development of Christian mysticism and spirituality. His enigmatic and paradoxical writings, particularly his collections of epigrams entitled "The Cherubic Pilgrim" and "The Sensual Description of the Four Last Things," offer a unique and provocative perspective on the nature of God, the human soul, and the path to...

Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite and the Mystical

Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite and the Mystical

by | Jul 5, 2024 | ,

Who was Pseudo-Dionysius? Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, a mysterious figure who wrote under the pseudonym of Dionysius the Areopagite, a convert of St. Paul mentioned in Acts 17:34, is one of the most influential Christian mystics and theologians. His writings, which blend Neoplatonic philosophy with Christian theology, have had a profound impact on the development of Western spirituality, mysticism, and even modern depth psychology. This essay will explore the key ideas in Pseudo-Dionysius' thought, their...

The Role of Intuition Faith and Science in the Life of Bishop Robert Grosseteste

The Role of Intuition Faith and Science in the Life of Bishop Robert Grosseteste

by | Jul 5, 2024 | ,

Robert Grosseteste and the Medieval Roots of the Science-Spirituality Dialogue Robert Grosseteste (c. 1175-1253) was an English theologian, philosopher, and scientist who played a significant role in the development of scientific thought in medieval Europe. His ideas about the nature of light, the cosmos, and the relationship between God and creation can be seen as early precursors to the modern science-spirituality dialogue. Grosseteste's Theory of Light One of Grosseteste's most influential ideas was his theory...

The Dreamtime as a Cosmological Metaphor for the Human Psyche

The Dreamtime as a Cosmological Metaphor for the Human Psyche

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The Dreamtime as a Cosmological Metaphor for the Human Psyche The concept of the Dreamtime in Aboriginal Australian culture offers a profound and illuminating perspective on the nature of the human psyche. By exploring the parallels between the Dreamtime and psychological processes, we can gain a deeper understanding of the mind's inner workings and the ways in which it creates and shapes our reality. This paper will delve into the idea that the Dreamtime serves as a cosmological metaphor for the psyche, where...