by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 23, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Anthropology and Evo Psych, Classical Mythology
What Does the Witch Represent in Psychology? As the nights grow longer and Halloween draws near, our thoughts turn to the spooky, the mystical, and the uncanny. This is the time of year when we confront the shadows – both literal and psychological. One of the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 16, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Therapeutic Approaches
How do Jungians and Freudians Conceptualize Trauama Differently? The understanding of trauma and its impact on the human psyche has been a central concern for depth psychology since its inception. However, the two pioneering schools of thought in this field, Sigmund...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 7, 2024 | Interviews and Case Studies, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
*This review contains spoilers for the film The Boy and the Heron What is The Boy and the Heron trying to tell us? To escape from this depressing situation, they often find themselves wishing they could live in a world of their own – a world they can say is...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Uncategorized
How Can the Archetypes at Work, Work for You? Intro to Dr. Hillman’s Work Dr. Laurence Hillman is an archetypal astrologer, coach, and speaker with over 45 years of experience. He is the co-creator of the Archetypes at Work™ model used for leadership development...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 31, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work, Uncategorized
Archetypes Across Culture and Advertising and Myth The concept of archetypes, as popularized by psychologist Carl Jung, has found its way into various aspects of our lives, from the way we consume products to how we vote and even how we navigate our romantic...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 10, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Uncategorized
Who was Robert A Johnson? Robert A. Johnson (1921-2018) was a renowned American Jungian analyst, lecturer and author known for his accessible and practical interpretations of Jungian concepts for a general audience. Over his long career, Johnson published a number of...
