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Healing the Modern Soul Part 3

Healing the Modern Soul Part 3

by | May 2, 2024 | , ,

Healing the Modern Soul is a series about how clinical psychology will have to change and confront its past if it is to remain relevant in the future. Part 1    Part 2    Part 3     Part 4      Healing the Modern Soul Appendix  Suffering Without Screaming In the first part of this series, we explored the concept of the modern world as a simulacrum, a copy without an original, and how this phenomenon is related to the increasing emphasis on hyper-rationality and objectivity in our culture. We also discussed how...

The Theology and Psychology of Martin Buber

The Theology and Psychology of Martin Buber

by | May 2, 2024 | ,

Who was Martin Buber Martin Buber (1878-1965) was an Austrian-born Israeli philosopher, theologian, and writer whose ideas have had a significant impact on various fields, including psychotherapy. Buber's philosophy, particularly his concept of dialogue and the I-Thou relationship, has been influential in shaping the humanistic and existential approaches to psychotherapy. Buber's Concept of Dialogue and the I-Thou Relationship At the core of Buber's philosophy is the idea of dialogue, which he saw as the...

Healing The Modern Soul Part 2:

Healing The Modern Soul Part 2:

by | Apr 30, 2024 | ,

The Philosophy of Psychotherapy Healing the Modern Soul is a series about how clinical psychology will have to change and confront its past if it is to remain relevant in the future. Part 1    Part 2    Part 3     Part 4      Healing the Modern Soul Appendix  The Corporatization of Healthcare and Academia: A Threat to the Future of Psychotherapy The field of psychotherapy is at a critical juncture, facing numerous challenges that threaten its ability to effectively address the complex realities of the human...

The Lens of Dead Genres: Insights into Sociology, Psychology, and Anthropology

The Lens of Dead Genres: Insights into Sociology, Psychology, and Anthropology

by | Apr 26, 2024 | ,

  Main Ideas and Key Points: Literary genres evolve in response to changing social, cultural, and historical contexts. Genres that lose relevance or appeal as society changes may fade into obscurity. The decline of genres often reflects broader sociological, psychological, and cultural shifts. Examples of dead or dying genres include: Graustarkian romances Nurse novels Penny dreadfuls Plantation romances Utopian fiction Edisonade science fiction Genres die when they no longer meet the needs or reflect the...

Unlocking Cosmology and Worldview with the Beebe Model

Unlocking Cosmology and Worldview with the Beebe Model

by | Apr 25, 2024 |

Mapping the Mythic Psyche The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a popular tool for understanding individual personality differences. But when combined with John Beebe's model of the eight cognitive functions, it becomes a powerful lens for exploring not just how someone thinks and acts, but the implicit worldview and emotional cosmology that shapes their experience. By mapping out the hierarchy of functions for a given type, we gain insight into the hidden myths, fears, and assumptions that underlie a...

Lessons and Exercises from Greek Myths and Mystery Cults for Psychotherapy

Lessons and Exercises from Greek Myths and Mystery Cults for Psychotherapy

by | Apr 24, 2024 | , ,

Harnessing the Power of Greek Mythology in Psychotherapy "Song, as you teach it, is not desire, not courtship of something finally attained. Song is reality. Simple, for the god. But when are we simple? When does he pour the Earth and the stars into us? This is not about you, youngster, even if you suddenly grasp it, stammering - it's not about you at all." Rilke's Sonnets to Orpheus As psychotherapists, we are constantly seeking new ways to help our clients navigate the complexities of the human experience. One...

Applying Robert Moore’s Theories to Marriage and Relationship Counseling

Applying Robert Moore’s Theories to Marriage and Relationship Counseling

by | Apr 23, 2024 | ,

Archetypal Psychology and Couples Therapy: Applying Robert Moore's Ideas to Relationship Counseling Archetypal Psychology and Couples Therapy: Applying Robert Moore's Ideas to Relationship Counseling Robert Moore, Ph.D. was a pioneering psychoanalyst, theologian, and scholar who left an indelible impact on the fields of analytical psychology and psychotherapy before his untimely passing in 2016. As a leading thinker in Jungian psychology, spirituality, and archetypal studies, Dr. Moore's prolific career shed...

Healing the Modern Soul: Finding Meaning in a World of Broken Images

Healing the Modern Soul: Finding Meaning in a World of Broken Images

by | Apr 23, 2024 | , , ,

  Navigating Uncertainty, and Finding Meaning in a Fractured World Our era is characterized by the dominance of hyper-rationality and the relentless pursuit of objective truth, production, accomplishment and consumption.  The human psyche finds itself adrift in a sea of fragmented images and disconnected meanings as the previous myths that used to give us purpose are exposed as hollow or erroneous. I see patients everyday that describe this phenomenon but not in these words. It is as if they are saying that...

How to Understand Carl Jung Part 4: The History and Future of Jungian Thought

How to Understand Carl Jung Part 4: The History and Future of Jungian Thought

by | Apr 22, 2024 | ,

How has Jungian philosophy changed overtime? 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 The origins of Jungian thought In the early 20th century, Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung embarked on a pioneering exploration of the human psyche that would revolutionize our understanding of the mind, spirituality, and the quest for meaning. Drawing upon his clinical work, personal experiences, and wide-ranging...