by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 23, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Depth Psychology Approaches, Jungian Concepts
A History of Alchemical Symbolism and Metaphor The connection between alchemy and psychology has been a subject of intrigue and controversy. Influential thinkers like Manly P. Hall and Carl Jung saw the history of alchemy as an integral part of the evolution of human...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 17, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Jungian Concepts
Who was James George Frazer? James George Frazer (1854-1941) was a groundbreaking Scottish anthropologist, folklorist, and classical scholar whose work laid the foundations for modern anthropology, psychology, and comparative religious studies. Best known for his...
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 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches, Symbolism and Meaning
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 | Jul 21, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
Who Was Max Webber? Max Weber (1864-1920) stands as one of the founding fathers of modern sociology, alongside Émile Durkheim and Karl Marx. His groundbreaking work on social theory, religion, bureaucracy, and the nature of modernity has profoundly shaped our...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 21, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
1. Who Was Gerhard Dorn? 1.1. The Life and Times of Gerhard Dorn Gerhard Dorn (c. 1530-1584) was a prominent figure in the 16th century world of alchemy, philosophy, and medicine. Living during the height of the Renaissance and the dawn of the Scientific Revolution,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 21, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
Who was Friedrich Creuzer? Friedrich Creuzer (1771-1858) was a groundbreaking German philologist and archaeologist whose pioneering research into ancient mythology and symbolism had a significant impact on the fields of comparative religion, anthropology, and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 21, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
Who is Murray Stein? 1.1 Murray Stein’s multifaceted contributions Murray Stein, an American Jungian analyst, author, and scholar, has made significant contributions to the field of analytical psychology, bridging the gap between traditional Jungian thought and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 21, 2024 | Psychology of Design and Architecture
Who was Nathan Schwartz-Salant? 1.1 Nathan Schwartz-Salant’s multidisciplinary approach Nathan Schwartz-Salant, an American Jungian analyst and author, has made significant contributions to the field of depth psychology, offering innovative perspectives on the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Uncategorized
Who was Amalric of Bena ? Amalric of Bena, a medieval French theologian and philosopher who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, developed a unique and influential system of mystical theology that has had significant resonance with modern depth psychology,...
