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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...

Unlocking the Power of Ericksonian Hypnosis: Crafting Personalized Guided Meditations

Unlocking the Power of Ericksonian Hypnosis: Crafting Personalized Guided Meditations

by | Apr 25, 2025 | , ,

How to do Guided Meditation with Clients The renowned psychiatrist Milton H. Erickson was known for his unconventional yet highly effective approach to hypnosis and psychotherapy. One famous anecdote illustrates the essence of his technique: As recounted by Erickson's protégé Jeffrey Zeig, Erickson once watched Zeig, then a graduate student, prepare to smoke a pipe before a therapy session. Erickson proceeded to tell an elaborate, hour-long story about a friend who was hopelessly awkward with every aspect of pipe...

Holographic Memory Theory: Implications for Trauma Healing and Consciousness

Holographic Memory Theory: Implications for Trauma Healing and Consciousness

by | Apr 24, 2025 | ,

What is Holographic Memory Theory? The holographic memory theory represents one of the most fascinating paradigm shifts in our understanding of the brain, memory, and consciousness. First proposed through the collaborative insights of neuroscientist Karl Pribram and quantum physicist David Bohm, this theory suggests that memory storage and retrieval operate according to principles similar to those found in holography. Unlike traditional models that locate specific memories in discrete neural regions, holographic...

Sacred Spaces: How Geography Shapes Our Gods and Meaning Making

Sacred Spaces: How Geography Shapes Our Gods and Meaning Making

by | Apr 23, 2025 |

  The Birth of Architecture and Cosmic Connection The invention of architecture during the Neolithic period marked a profound shift in human psychology and spirituality. When our ancestors erected the first megalithic structures like the Dolmen de Menga in Antequera, Spain, they weren't simply creating physical shelters they were establishing a new relationship with time, mortality, and the cosmos. These early architectural endeavors, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE, represented humanity's first...

The Psychology of the Dragon Archetype

The Psychology of the Dragon Archetype

by | Apr 22, 2025 | ,

"Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love." - Rainer Maria Rilke Dragons have captivated the human imagination since time immemorial. These mythical beasts appear in the folklore and legends of cultures across the globe, from the fire-breathing dragons of medieval European lore to the wise and benevolent dragons revered in the...

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...