by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 7, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
“The Anima and Animus Test: Discover Your Inner Opposite in 10 Questions” One of Carl Jung’s most profound insights was that every person carries within them an image of the opposite gender—what he called the anima (feminine aspect in men) and animus...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
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 no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Mythology and Therapy
Key Takeaways: The Psychology of the Peloponnesian War Archetypal Conflict: Athens represents the Anima (creative, chaotic, fluid), while Sparta represents the Shadow/Ego (rigid, militaristic, disciplined). Hubris & Inflation: The Athenian defeat is a classic case...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 11, 2024 | Mythology and Therapy
Executive Summary: The Psychology of The Women of Trachis The Core Conflict: Sophocles’ tragedy explores the destructive power of love when it becomes possessive. It tells the story of Deianira, who inadvertently kills her husband (Heracles) with a “love...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 31, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
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 no. 4135C-S | Jun 2, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Artists, Poets, and Writers, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of History, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychology Topics and Articles
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 no. 4135C-S | Sep 20, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
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...
