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Glossary of Blog Articles

Glossary of Blog Articles

by | Jan 8, 2025 | , ,

Our blog is designed as a resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the human psyche and its expression through culture, therapy, and history. Below, you'll find an overview of the diverse topics we cover and an invitation to explore the categories that resonate most with your interests. Jungian Innovators Dive into the foundational ideas of depth psychology with articles that celebrate the works of Jungian visionaries such as Carl Jung, James Hillman, Marie-Louise von Franz, and more. These...

Who was Owen Barfield?

Who was Owen Barfield?

by | Apr 21, 2025 |

 Prophet of the Evolution of Consciousness Owen Barfield (1898-1997) was a British philosopher, poet, and critic whose groundbreaking work focused on the evolution of human consciousness and its relationship to language and imagination. A close friend of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, Barfield was a core member of the Inklings literary group and widely recognized as one of the twentieth century's most original thinkers. Born in London, Barfield studied at Oxford, where he first met C.S. Lewis in 1919. Their...

Who was Karl Kerényi?

Who was Karl Kerényi?

by | Apr 21, 2025 |

Exploring the Mythical Imagination Karl Kerényi (1897-1973) was a Hungarian scholar of classical philology, religion, and mythology. Along with Carl Jung and Mircea Eliade, he was one of the founding figures of modern archetypal psychology and the study of myth. Kerényi's work explored the enduring power of mythological images and their significance for the human psyche. Born in Hungary, Kerényi studied classical philology at the University of Budapest and later at the University of Greifswald in Germany. He...

Who was Richard Maurice Bucke?

Who was Richard Maurice Bucke?

by | Apr 21, 2025 |

Richard Maurice Bucke and Cosmic Consciousness Richard Maurice Bucke (1837-1902) was a Canadian psychiatrist, philosopher, and mystic whose groundbreaking work explored the evolution of human consciousness and the nature of mystical experience. His most famous book, Cosmic Consciousness: A Study in the Evolution of the Human Mind, published in 1901, has become a seminal text in the study of transpersonal psychology and spirituality. In it, Bucke argued that humanity is undergoing a profound transformation,...

The Mystical Roots and Therapeutic Fruits of Initiation Rites

The Mystical Roots and Therapeutic Fruits of Initiation Rites

by | Apr 21, 2025 | ,

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 rites of passage in religious services, coming-of-age celebrations, or weddings. These experiences tap into a deep human need for initiation—a symbolic death and rebirth that ushers us into a new stage of life. We see this theme in modern day rituals...

Why You Should Tell Patients to Wear Cowboy Boots

Why You Should Tell Patients to Wear Cowboy Boots

by | Apr 20, 2025 |

Integrating Posture Analysis Into Psychotherapy for Trauma As therapists, we are always looking for new ways to help our patients heal from complex trauma. In my own journey as a practitioner, I've found that incorporating somatic and energetic practices alongside talk therapy can be incredibly powerful in accessing and transforming deep-rooted issues. I have a strong identification with the Magician archetype. When I discovered Brainspotting, a brain-based therapy that uses a pointer (which I jokingly call my...

Unraveling the Mystery of the Roman Dodecahedra:

Unraveling the Mystery of the Roman Dodecahedra:

by | Apr 14, 2025 | ,

   An In-Depth Exploration of the Orphic Cult Object Theory Among the most enigmatic artifacts from the ancient world are the so-called Roman dodecahedra - small, hollow, twelve-faced polyhedrons made of bronze or stone, each face featuring a circular hole of varying diameter. Approximately 100 such objects, dated primarily to the 2nd-4th centuries CE, have been unearthed across the expanse of the former Roman Empire, with particular concentrations in the western provinces of Gaul and Britain. Despite...

The Urgent Need for Medicaid Expansion and Healthcare Reform in Alabama:

The Urgent Need for Medicaid Expansion and Healthcare Reform in Alabama:

by | Apr 14, 2025 | ,

 An Interview with Dr. Madeline Eckenrode The U.S. healthcare system is broken in many ways, leaving millions of Americans un- or under-insured and unable to access the care they need. This is especially true in states like Alabama that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. In an eye-opening interview on the Taproot Therapy Collective podcast, hosts Joel Blackstock and Haley Beech speak with Dr. Madeline Eckenrode, a primary care physician at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB),...

On Intuition and Trauma:

On Intuition and Trauma:

by | Apr 13, 2025 |

Neurobiological Intersections and Mistaken Identities Intuition vs. Trauma One of the most common questions that I get as a trauma therapist is "How do you deal with all the crazy people that believe (insert X here) about politics, religion and conspiracy theories. It's a fair question because I work by connecting patients back to their empowered intution and teaching them to tell the difference between it and their own unconcious trauma and the avvoidance and biases itt creates. People are often shockesd to hear...

Addressing Conduct Disorders with Micronutrient Therapy:

Addressing Conduct Disorders with Micronutrient Therapy:

by | Apr 13, 2025 | ,

 Hardy Nutritionals' Daily Essential Nutrients Approach for Conduct Disorder Conduct disorders represent one of the most challenging behavioral conditions in child and adolescent psychiatry, often characterized by persistent patterns of antisocial behavior, aggression, and violation of social norms. Traditional treatment approaches typically involve behavioral interventions and sometimes medication, but emerging research suggests that nutritional factors may play a more significant role than previously...

Nutritional Support for Prader-Willi Syndrome

Nutritional Support for Prader-Willi Syndrome

by | Apr 13, 2025 | ,

Exploring Hardy Nutritionals' Daily Essential Nutrients for Prader-Willi Syndrome Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder that presents numerous challenges for affected individuals and their caregivers. Among these challenges, nutrition management stands as one of the most critical aspects of care. While conventional dietary approaches focus primarily on caloric restriction and macronutrient composition, emerging evidence suggests that micronutrient status may also play an important role in...