by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 18, 2025 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Metamodernism and Deconstruction
A Controversial Blueprint for Human Consciousness “The Changing Images of Man” emerged in 1974 from the Stanford Research Institute as one of the most provocative and influential documents in the history of futures research. This comprehensive report,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 2, 2025 | History of Psychotherapy
The Birth of Consciousness and the Human Dilemma: From 24,000 BCE to the Crisis of Modern Psychology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjqONBMp4xc Around 24,000 BCE, a profound shift occurred in human evolution that would fundamentally alter the trajectory of our...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 26, 2025 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychology Topics and Articles, Recovering from Abuse, Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques for Therapists, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
In the landscape of addiction recovery, a quiet revolution is taking place. While traditional 12-step programs continue to serve as crucial foundations for early sobriety, a growing number of treatment professionals are recognizing that lasting recovery requires...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 17, 2025 | Discover + Heal + Grow: Taproot Therapy Collective Podcast Episodes, Metamodernism and Deconstruction, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
In this captivating episode of the PSYCHE podcast, host Quique Autrey embarks on a deep dive into the world of Jungian psychology with guest Joel Blackstock. Together, they explore a wide range of topics, from the potential oversimplification of Jung’s ideas by...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 27, 2025 | Guided Meditations for Therapy, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama
In the journey of self-discovery and psychological healing, few paths go as deep as shadow work. Today, I want to share insights from our recent meditation session that explores the intersection of Jungian shadow work, somatic experiencing, and other post-Jungian...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 23, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
The Birth of Architecture and Cosmic Connection The invention of architecture during the Neolithic period marked a profound shift in human psychology and spirituality. When our ancestors erected the first megalithic structures like the Dolmen de Menga in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Mar 8, 2025 | Executive and Physician Burnout, History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
Is Religious Cosmology Just the Unlived Life of the Parent? A commonly quoted fact about astronomy is that the Universe is “expanding”, but that’s not really true. Our universe is nothing more than a giant ball of rules that we can measure. Rules like time,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Mar 5, 2025 | Color Psychology, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Guided Meditations for Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
The Mystical Depths of the Psyche: Exploring the Intersection of Mysticism, Psychology, and Psychotherapy Throughout history, humans have sought to understand the depths of their own minds and souls through various mystical and spiritual traditions. In recent times,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 28, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Mythology and Therapy
Encyclopedia of Norse Myth for Depth Psychology and Comparative Religion Norse mythology, the pre-Christian religious beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian peoples, offers a rich tapestry of gods, goddesses, heroes, and cosmic events that continue to captivate the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 22, 2025 | Color Psychology, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) was a seminal figure in the history of psychology, whose original and wide-ranging thought laid the foundations for the field of analytical psychology. Over the course of his long career, Jung developed an extensive theoretical framework...
