by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 1, 2024 | Conspiracy Theories, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Therapeutic Approaches
Understanding the Appeal of a Moral Panic What was the Satanic Panic The 1970s and 1980s saw a wave of moral hysteria known as the “Satanic Panic,” characterized by widespread fear of alleged Satanic cult activity. Despite a lack of evidence, many...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 1, 2024 | Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Cult Psychology
What was the Jonestown Cult? The Peoples Temple, led by Jim Jones, was a notorious cult that ended in the tragic mass murder-suicide of over 900 of its members in Jonestown, Guyana in 1978. While its shocking end makes it stand out, many of the manipulative tactics...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 1, 2024 | 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...
