by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Nov 4, 2024 | Metamodernism and Deconstruction, Philosophy, Post Modernism, Psychology
Who is Gianni Vattimo? In the ever-shifting landscape of contemporary thought, the work of Italian philosopher Gianni Vattimo offers a compelling lens through which to view the challenges and opportunities facing psychotherapy today. Born in 1936, Vattimo emerged as a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Nov 4, 2024 | Metamodernism and Deconstruction
Who is Seth Abramson? As we navigate the complexities of the early 21st century, marked by rapid technological change, globalization, and a pervasive sense of existential uncertainty, the question of how to approach the healing of the human psyche has taken on a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 28, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Concepts
As a practicing therapist, I find myself constantly grappling with the widening gulf between the realities of clinical work and the priorities of the academic and research establishment in psychology. We are living through a time of profound cultural and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 27, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy
The Search for Meaning in Existentialism and Indigenous Thought Existentialist philosophy and indigenous worldviews offer contrasting but potentially complementary perspectives on one of life’s biggest questions: What is the meaning and purpose of human...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 27, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Jungian Concepts
Insights from Global Cultures on the Nature of Pain and Healing What can therapy learn from ancient cultures? Suffering is a universal human experience, yet the way we make meaning of our pain is profoundly shaped by our cultural context. By examining diverse...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 27, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Comparative Religion, Jungian Concepts
Anthropological Insights into Modern Psychotherapy Throughout human history and across cultures, rituals and storytelling have played a central role in addressing psychological ailments and facilitating healing. While modern psychotherapy can seem like a far cry from...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 21, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
Who was Jacob Burckhardt? Jacob Burckhardt (1818-1897), the renowned Swiss historian and philosopher of culture, has made an indelible impact on our understanding of the Renaissance, modernity, and the nature of historical change. His groundbreaking works, such as...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 1, 2024 | Psychology of Media and Culture
Denial and Avoidance as the Root of all Evil Denial and Avoidance as the Root of All Evil: Lessons from Chernobyl for Personal and Societal Growth Introduction: The Echoes of Chernobyl In the haunting HBO miniseries “Chernobyl,” a scene unfolds that serves...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Dec 28, 2023 | Historical Events
“The Chrysanthemum and the Sword” by Ruth Benedict, a landmark in cultural psychology, provides deep insights into the dynamics of guilt and shame within different cultures. Commissioned covertly as an exercise in weaponized anthropology by the OSS, now...
