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Psychology Tips for Writers

Psychology Tips for Writers

by | Jul 1, 2023 | ,

  Psychology Tips for Writers: Crafting Psychologically Consistent Characters Introduction: The Art of Character Development Creating characters that resonate with readers is a crucial aspect of storytelling. This article explores how insights from therapy can help writers overcome writer's block and develop nuanced, psychologically consistent characters with depth and complexity. The Influence of Childhood Experiences Shaping the Character's Core Childhood experiences play a significant role in shaping a...

Exploring the Symbolic World: A Review of “The Book of Symbols”

by | Jun 29, 2023 | , ,

Unveiling the Mysteries of Symbolism: A Comprehensive Review of "The Book of Symbols" by Taschen As a therapist deeply fascinated by the power of symbolism and metaphor, I am always on the lookout for resources that explore the rich tapestry of meaning behind various images and archetypes. Recently, I had the pleasure of receiving a remarkable book as a birthday gift from my wife: "The Book of Symbols" by Taschen. This voluminous tome has quickly become a treasured addition to the waiting room of Taproot Therapy,...

A Book Review of “Please Understand Me Too: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator”

A Book Review of “Please Understand Me Too: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator”

by | Jun 29, 2023 |

A Review of "Please Understand Me Too: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator" Book The book "Please Understand Me Too: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator" provides a valuable resource for individuals seeking insights into their personalities and utilizing typology in therapy sessions. As an avid user of this book with my patients, I find it immensely helpful in understanding and analyzing different personality types. In this review, I will discuss the book's content, its usability for therapists and clients, and address...

Why do we Marry Our Shadow? Exploring the Dynamics of Relationships and the Role of the Shadow Self

Why do we Marry Our Shadow? Exploring the Dynamics of Relationships and the Role of the Shadow Self

by | Jun 29, 2023 |

Exploring the Role of the Shadow in Relationships: A Path to Personal Growth and Fulfillment In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, it's more important than ever to address the topic of mental health and self-discovery. One intriguing phenomenon that often arises in relationships is the tendency to seek out aspects of ourselves that we are not fully in touch with. Instead of integrating these aspects within ourselves, we unknowingly enter a dance with our own shadow, searching for these qualities...

Interview with Psychotherapist Win Schepps on Why Children Need to Know it’s Ok to Cry

Interview with Psychotherapist Win Schepps on Why Children Need to Know it’s Ok to Cry

by | Jun 28, 2023 | , ,

Interview with Winston Schepps   🌟📚 Meet Win Scheppes: A Lifelong Friend, Mentor, and Dedicated Social Worker in Birmingham Alabama at 86! 🤝💼 Discover the inspiring story of Win Scheppes, a remarkable social worker who continues to make a difference in people's lives well into his 86th year. With unwavering passion, he exclaims, "I love doing therapy so damn much," showcasing his unrelenting commitment to his profession. For an incredible 57 years, he has served his community from his Homewood office,...

David Tacey Interview on Carl Jung, Mysticism, Comparative Religion and the Politics of Mythology

David Tacey Interview on Carl Jung, Mysticism, Comparative Religion and the Politics of Mythology

by | Jun 28, 2023 | , , ,

Exploring the Depths of Jungian Psychology: An Interview with David Tacey Buy Tacey's Books on Amazon! God's and Diseases The Jung Reader The Post Secular Sacred The Darkening Spirit How to Read Jung Jung and Spirituality Religion as Metaphor Jung and The New Age The Spirituality Revoloution Remaking Men  The Edger of the Sacred Re: Enchantmernt In a fascinating interview with Joel Blackstock from the Taproot Therapy Collective podcast, David Tacey, a renowned Australian public intellectual, writer, and...

Interview with Martin Gledhill

Interview with Martin Gledhill

by | Jun 28, 2023 | , ,

Allow us to introduce Mr. Martin Gledhill, an accomplished researcher and writer who is currently in the writing stage of his Ph.D. on Carl Jung's Bollingen Tower—a work that he hopes will soon become a book. Before embarking on this captivating and all-consuming project, Martin held the position of senior lecturer at the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, where he focused on exploring the profound symbolism and spiritual essence embedded within architecture. 🏛️💫 This is just an excerpt of the...

A Phenomenological Exploration of the Brain: Understanding the Subcortical and Prefrontal Cortex

A Phenomenological Exploration of the Brain: Understanding the Subcortical and Prefrontal Cortex

by | Jun 28, 2023 |

What is the Body Brain: Into The Psyche-Soma In this article, we'll delve into a phenomenological understanding of the different parts of the brain and how they contribute to our experiences. This discussion aims to provide an experiential explanation rather than a neurobiological or neuroscience-based analysis. While books on the topic, such as those focusing on trauma or the limbic system, offer detailed scientific explanations, our focus here is on how these brain regions feel during emotional and cognitive...

Synesthesia: Blending the Senses to Distill the Soul

Synesthesia: Blending the Senses to Distill the Soul

by | Jun 24, 2023 | ,

  Before we begin our discussion of synesthesia consider this passage from The Peregrine. One of my favorite books. It is a bird watching journal of a naturalist but it is beautifully in its scope and transcendental description: “The first bird I searched for was the nightjar, which used to nest in the valley. Its song is like the sound of a stream of wine spilling from a height into a deep and booming cask. It is an odorous sound, with a bouquet that rises to the quiet sky. In the glare of day it would seem...

Frank Lloyd Wrong: Why we didn’t take the right lessons from Wright’s legacy

Frank Lloyd Wrong: Why we didn’t take the right lessons from Wright’s legacy

by | Jun 14, 2023 |

Is There a Psychology to Architecture? Did you enjoy this article? Checkout the podcast here: https://gettherapybirmingham.podbean.com/\ Key Ideas: Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural philosophy centered around creating harmony between nature, structure, and the spiritual and symbolic lives of the building's inhabitants. His organic architecture aimed to blend buildings seamlessly into their natural surroundings. Wright believed form should follow function, meticulously designing spaces to serve the practical...