by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 26, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
The history of depth psychology is often told as a story of great men. We speak of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung as the titans who mapped the unconscious mind. Yet the territory of the soul was not explored by these men alone. Standing in the penumbra of Carl Jung’s...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 26, 2025 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Dreams and the Unconscious, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
The way madness manifests itself tells us something profound about the age we live in. When James Tilly Matthews sat in the damp cells of Bethlem Hospital in 1810, sketching detailed diagrams of what he called the Air Loom, he was not merely documenting a personal...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 26, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Psychology Topics and Articles, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
If you have ever tried to meditate and found yourself frustrated by a mind that refuses to go blank, you are not alone. The modern wellness industry heavily promotes mindfulness and “quieting the mind” as the gold standard for mental health. But for many...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 26, 2025 | Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
If Carl Jung opened the door to the collective unconscious then James Hillman kicked it off its hinges and demanded we look at what was actually inside without trying to tidy it up. Hillman was the founder of Archetypal Psychology and arguably the most original...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Shadow Work” has exploded on TikTok and Instagram, becoming a buzzword for everything from journaling prompts to intense trauma processing. But before it was a hashtag, the Shadow was the central pillar of Carl Jung’s psychology. Jung defined the Shadow...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Architecture of Desire: Rethinking Libido from Freud to Friston The history of depth psychology is, at its core, a history of a single argument: What fuels the human machine? For Sigmund Freud, the answer was singular, biological, and relentless. He believed the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology
What Does Yellow Mean in a Dream? Radiant and energizing, the color yellow has long been associated with the power of the mind, the clarity of thought, and the assertion of the self. From the golden hues of the sun to the vibrant shades of blooming flowers, yellow...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 20, 2025 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Color Psychology
What does Blue-Green Mean in a Dream? Have you ever found yourself captivated by the soothing hues where blue meets green – in the shimmering scales of a fish, the iridescent feathers of a peacock, or the tranquil waters of a mountain lake? This mesmerizing...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 28, 2025 | Comparative Religion for Therapy, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
What Schools of Thought did Carl Jung Influence? When Carl Jung began developing his theories of the psyche in the early 20th century, he likely did not foresee just how far his ideas would reach. As a psychoanalyst and philosopher, Jung was primarily focused on...
