by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 21, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who was Pierre Janet? Pierre Janet (1859-1947) was a French psychologist, philosopher, and psychotherapist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the human mind and the treatment of psychological disorders. His work laid the foundation for many...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 20, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who was Harry Harlow? Harry Frederick Harlow (1905-1981) was a groundbreaking American psychologist best known for his seminal work on affection, attachment, and social behavior in rhesus monkeys. His pioneering experiments challenged prevailing theories of the time...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 20, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who was Stanley Milgram? Stanley Milgram stands as one of the most influential and controversial figures in the history of social psychology. His groundbreaking research on obedience to authority not only revolutionized our understanding of human behavior but also...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 20, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who was B.F. Skinner? B.F. Skinner was one of the most influential and controversial psychologists of the 20th century. As the father of radical behaviorism, he revolutionized our understanding of learning, behavior, and conditioning. His pioneering work in operant...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 20, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
Who was Jean Piaget? 1. Overview Jean Piaget (1896-1980) was a Swiss psychologist and epistemologist who revolutionized our understanding of cognitive development in children. His groundbreaking work laid the foundation for the field of genetic epistemology and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 12, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, History of Psychotherapy
An Integrative Psychotherapy Perspective As integrative psychotherapists, we are constantly striving to create meaningful connections with our clients and facilitate positive change in their lives. However, despite our best efforts, there are times when our attempts...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 6, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who Was William James? “We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.” ― William James William James (1842-1910) is widely regarded as the father of American psychology and one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th and early...
