by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 9, 2025 | Jungian Concepts
Is Carl Jung Unscientific? “The world today hangs by a thin thread, and that thread is the psyche of man.” – C.G. Jung This trial will be an effort in intellectual history and retrospective assessment, not a literal legal proceeding. But it...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 28, 2025 | Comparative Religion, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Concepts
What Schools of tThought 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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jan 13, 2025 | Anthropology and Evo Psych
Where Does Conciousness Come From? Where did conciousness come from?The nature of human consciousness has long been one of the great mysteries of science and philosophy. What is this subjective inner experience that seems to define our existence? Where does our sense...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 27, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Jungian Concepts
What Are Myths? How to use Mythology in Therapy? Myths are not just entertaining stories – they are powerful narratives that shape how we understand ourselves and navigate the world. At the heart of mythic tales are archetypes, the universal patterns of human...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Comparative Religion, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Concepts, Models of Psychotherapy
From Jung to Contemporary Thought Patterns of Self The concept of archetypes is one of the most enduring and influential ideas to emerge from the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. Archetypes are universal patterns of behavior, images, and symbols that Jung...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 14, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Hilma af Klint: A Visionary Artist Who Pioneered Abstract Art Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) was a Swedish artist and mystic whose pioneering abstract paintings predated the work of Vasily Kandinsky and other modernist artists by several years. Born in Stockholm, af Klint...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 25, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts
What is The Innocent Archetype Origins and Characteristics The Innocent archetype represents the universal human desire for purity, goodness, and a return to the simplicity of childhood. Present in various forms throughout history, the Innocent embodies the qualities...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 25, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning
What is the Jester Archetype Origins and Characteristics The Jester archetype represents the universal human desire for humor, spontaneity, and the subversion of social norms. Present in various forms throughout history, the Jester embodies the qualities of wit,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 25, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning
What is the Sage Archetype? The Sage archetype represents the eternal human pursuit of truth, knowledge, and wisdom. Transcending cultures and historical eras, the Sage embodies our desire to understand the world and our place within it [1]. This article explores the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 25, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts
Exploring Universal Patterns of Human Experience In the vast tapestry of human psychology, certain patterns emerge that seem to transcend culture, time, and individual experience. These universal themes, known as archetypes, were first identified by Swiss psychiatrist...
