by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 31, 2026 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists
When someone receives a diagnosis like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe OCD, or even autism, they’re usually told it’s a lifelong condition. They’re given medications to manage symptoms and counseled to accept that this is simply how their...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 20, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
Here is the revised essay with more integrated links: What do trees in Dreams Symbolize? The Tree of Life is one of the most pervasive and enduring symbols in human history, appearing in the art, myths and religious traditions of cultures around the world. From the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 18, 2024 | Philosophy for Therapists, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Albert Camus? Albert Camus (1913-1960) was a French philosopher, author, and journalist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. His work explored the absurdity of the human condition, the search for meaning in a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 14, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
Who was Helena Blavatsy? Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, the enigmatic and controversial founder of the Theosophical Society, left an indelible mark on the spiritual and intellectual landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her life and work have been the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 14, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Philosophy for Therapists
What does Ludwig Wittgenstein have to do with Psychology? Ludwig Wittgenstein, a towering figure in 20th-century philosophy, left a profound impact on our understanding of language, meaning, and the human experience. His groundbreaking ideas, particularly those...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 7, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Christian Mysticism in Therapy, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
Who was George Fox? George Fox (1624-1691), the founder of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), developed a form of Christian spirituality that continues to offer valuable insights for contemporary psychology and spiritual practices. This article...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 1, 2024 | Discover + Heal + Grow: Taproot Therapy Collective Podcast Episodes, Psychology of Film and TV
Who or What is Adam Curtis? Journalist or Artist? Adam Curtis is a renowned British documentary filmmaker. His films, which often resemble thesis-less art films, delve deep into complex societal, political, and historical issues. Despite the artistic nature of his...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 6, 2023 | Dreams and the Unconscious, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
What is the symbolism of different colors in dreams? What does the color red mean in dreams: In dream psychology and dream analysis, colors wield the power to mirror our deepest emotions and psychic states, and red, with its primal force and psychological weight,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 20, 2023 | Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology Book Reviews and Non Fiction, 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...
