by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 25, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning
What is the Wizard Archetype? The Wizard archetype represents the eternal human fascination with magic, mystery, and the power to shape reality. Transcending cultures and historical eras, the Wizard embodies our desire to understand and harness the hidden forces of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 23, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Depth Psychology Approaches, Jungian Concepts
A History of Alchemical Symbolism and Metaphor The connection between alchemy and psychology has been a subject of intrigue and controversy. Influential thinkers like Manly P. Hall and Carl Jung saw the history of alchemy as an integral part of the evolution of human...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 8, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
1. Who was Arnaldus de Villanova? Arnaldus de Villanova (c.1240-1311) was a renowned Catalan physician, theologian, diplomat and alchemist who made significant contributions to the development of medicine and spirituality in medieval Europe. An influential figure in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 21, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
Who was Herbert Silberer? Herbert Silberer (1882-1923) was an Austrian psychoanalyst, author, and researcher who made significant contributions to the fields of psychoanalysis, dream interpretation, and the psychology of alchemy during the early 20th century. Despite...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 21, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
Who was Zosimos of Panopolis? Zosimos of Panopolis, a Greek-Egyptian alchemist and Gnostic mystic who lived around the end of the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century AD, stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of alchemy and early chemistry. His...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 21, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
1. Who Was Gerhard Dorn? 1.1. The Life and Times of Gerhard Dorn Gerhard Dorn (c. 1530-1584) was a prominent figure in the 16th century world of alchemy, philosophy, and medicine. Living during the height of the Renaissance and the dawn of the Scientific Revolution,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 10, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Uncategorized
Carl Jung’s The Red Book: A Journey into the Collective Unconscious Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961), the renowned Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology, left an indelible mark on the field of depth psychology with his groundbreaking concepts of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 22, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Uncategorized
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 22, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 Jungian Analysis and the Path to Wholeness Read More on Jung here: Carl Jung’s Major Influences Jungian Analysis Archetypes Jung’s Method Jungian Thought Key Ideas and Main Points: Jung’s concept of individuation as a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 7, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who was Wolfgang von Goethe? Johann (1749-1832) was a German writer, philosopher, scientist, and statesman whose works and ideas had a profound impact on the development of Western literature, thought, and culture. Born in the Age of Enlightenment and living through...
