by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 9, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Comparative Religion, Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning
How to Understand The Epic of Gilgamesh What is the Epic of Gilgamesh The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest surviving works of literature, dated to around 2100 BCE. This Sumerian epic poem tells the story of Gilgamesh, the hero-king of Uruk, and his adventures...
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 | 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 and Techniques, 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,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Uncategorized
Angelus Silesius and the Mystical Path of Self-Transcendence Angelus Silesius, born Johannes Scheffler (1624-1677), was a German mystic, poet, and theologian whose works profoundly impacted the development of Christian mysticism and spirituality. His enigmatic and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Who was Pseudo-Dionysius? Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, a mysterious figure who wrote under the pseudonym of Dionysius the Areopagite, a convert of St. Paul mentioned in Acts 17:34, is one of the most influential Christian mystics and theologians. His writings,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Robert Grosseteste and the Medieval Roots of the Science-Spirituality Dialogue Robert Grosseteste (c. 1175-1253) was an English theologian, philosopher, and scientist who played a significant role in the development of scientific thought in medieval Europe. His ideas...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 14, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture, Uncategorized
“My point, once again, is not that those ancient people told literal stories and we are now smart enough to take them symbolically, but that they told them symbolically and we are now dumb enough to take them literally.” ― John Dominic Crossan, Who Is Jesus?...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 6, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Mircea Eliade’s Insights into the Sacred “A religious symbol conveys its message even if it is no longer consciously understood in every part. For a symbol speaks to the whole human being and not only to the intelligence.” ― Mircea Eliade, The Sacred and the...
