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The Healing Power of Humor: Finding Light in the Darkness of Trauma

The Healing Power of Humor: Finding Light in the Darkness of Trauma

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 29, 2025 | Psychology Topics

The Counterintuitive Role of Humor in Trauma Recovery There exists a seeming paradox in the realm of trauma therapy: the juxtaposition of humor against the backdrop of suffering. For those grappling with PTSD and the horrific aspects of life that create it, the idea...
Free Comprehensive Jungian Psychology Resource Library

Free Comprehensive Jungian Psychology Resource Library

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 17, 2025 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Concepts

Complete Jungian Psychology Resource Library How do I learn about Carl Jung and Jungian Psychology? Delving into the depths of Jungian psychology can feel like exploring an endless labyrinth of interconnected ideas, spanning from the personal shadow to collective...
Carl Jung’s Secret Work with the OSS: Profiling Hitler and Understanding the Fascist Mind

Carl Jung’s Secret Work with the OSS: Profiling Hitler and Understanding the Fascist Mind

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 9, 2025 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Concepts

Did Carl Jung work with the CIA? Carl Jung, the famed Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology, led a fascinating life that included a little-known period working with the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the intelligence agency that later...
From Analytical to Experiential: The Transformation of Post-Jungian Psychotherapy

From Analytical to Experiential: The Transformation of Post-Jungian Psychotherapy

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 8, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Concepts, Models of Psychotherapy

What Happened to Jungian Therapy After Jung Died? Carl Gustav Jung, the founder of analytical psychology, left an indelible mark on the field of psychotherapy. His groundbreaking ideas about the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the individuation process have...
The 12 Major Archetypes: Exploring Universal Patterns of Human Experience

The 12 Major Archetypes: Exploring Universal Patterns of Human Experience

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 25, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts

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...
The Jungian Shadow: Exploring the Hidden Depths of the Psyche

The Jungian Shadow: Exploring the Hidden Depths of the Psyche

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 14, 2024 | Jungian Concepts

What did Carl Jung say about the Shadow?   There’s a picture opposite me Of my primitive ancestry Which stood on rocky shores And kept the beaches shipwreck-free Though I respect that a lot I’d be fired if that were my job After killing Jason off And...
Understanding Carl Jung’s The Red Book

Understanding Carl Jung’s The Red Book

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 10, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning

Carl Jung’s The Red Book: A Journey into the Collective Unconscious Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961), the renowned Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology, left an indelible mark on the field of depth psychology with his groundbreaking concepts of...

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