by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Symbolism and Meaning
How does the anima and animus show up in relationships? The concept of the anima and animus is one of the most enduring and influential ideas to emerge from the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into the anima/animus...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 12, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Uncategorized
The Peloponnesian War: History, Psychology, and the Battle Within The Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) was a pivotal conflict in ancient Greek history that reshaped the Hellenic world. But more than just a military struggle between rival city-states Athens and Sparta,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 31, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Uncategorized
What are the Archetypes of the Anima? The concept of archetypes, as developed by Carl Jung, has been a powerful tool for understanding the human psyche. In particular, the exploration of feminine archetypes has provided invaluable insights into the unique experiences,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 2, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
The Expansive Decadent Ego of the Animus and the Introspective Bust and Decline of the Anima as Parts of Empire Cultures wax and wane. Empires that seem like part of the cosmos itself fall like gunshot victims into a pool or lines on a bar chart. It is the rare...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 20, 2023 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Neuroscience and the Brain, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Jungian Thought with a Unique Perspective on Ego Development in Mythology Erich Neumann’s “The Origins and History of Consciousness” is a dense and relatively early exploration of Jungian psychology. The book not only delves into the intricate web of...
