by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 27, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Comparative Religion, Jungian Concepts
How Can Ancient Practices Inform Modern Therapy In today’s fast-paced world, an interesting phenomenon has occurred – ancient spiritual practices that originated hundreds or thousands of years ago have undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 27, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Jungian Concepts
What Can We Learn from Indigenous Practices? The Resurgence of Psychedelics in the Modern World In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in psychedelic substances as potential tools for healing and self-discovery. After decades of stigma and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 27, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Jungian Concepts
Across cultures and throughout history, humans have created sacred spaces for healing, ritual, and spiritual growth. From ancient temples to modern meditation rooms, these environments are imbued with a special quality that fosters safety, insight, and transformation....
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 7, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Models of Psychotherapy
What is Process-Oriented Psychology (Process Work) Therapy? Process-Oriented Psychology, also known as Process Work, is an innovative approach to psychotherapy that integrates Jungian psychology, physics, Taoism, and shamanism. Founded by Arnold Mindell in the 1970s,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
Depth Psychological Reflections on the Plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides Nietzsche, in The Birth of Tragedy (1872), on the Apollonian and Dionysian: “We shall have gained much for the science of aesthetics, once we perceive not merely by logical...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 7, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques
Who was Socrates? Socrates, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy, was born in Athens, Greece, in 470 BCE. He lived during a time of great intellectual and cultural flourishing, known as the Golden Age of Athens. Socrates’ life and teachings...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 7, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who was Aristotle? The ideas of Plato and Aristotle, two of the most influential philosophers in Western history, have had a profound impact on the development of depth psychology. From Carl Jung to James Hillman, many of the key figures in this field have grappled...
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 10, 2024 | Jungian Concepts
Who is Jean Shinoda Bolen? Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D. (1936-present) is a acclaimed psychiatrist, Jungian analyst, and author who has made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of depth psychology, women’s spirituality, and archetypal studies. Drawing...
