by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 19, 2025 | Comparative Religion for Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
A Fruit Steeped in Symbolism and Spiritual Significance The pomegranate is a fruit that has captured the imagination of cultures and religions across the world for millennia. From ancient Greek myths to Jewish tradition, this unique fruit has been imbued with a rich...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 8, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Mythology and Therapy, Recovering from Abuse, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
Insights from Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Hindu Mythology for Psychotherapy, Creativity and Trauma Why do Depth Psychologists Use Mythology in Therapy? Mythology has long been recognized as a powerful tool for understanding the human psyche and the complexities of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 18, 2024 | Mythology and Therapy, Psychology of History
Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey is one of the most well-known works of literature, detailing Odysseus’s epic 10-year journey home after the Trojan War. But even die-hard fans of the classic may be surprised by some of the fascinating details hidden within...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 11, 2024 | Mythology and Therapy
What Happens in Euripides’ Alcestis? Euripides’ Alcestis is a unique and enigmatic play that explores the archetypal themes of love, sacrifice, death, and rebirth. Through the story of Alcestis, the queen who agrees to die in place of her husband Admetus,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 24, 2024 | Mythology and Therapy, Psychology of Conspiracy Theories, Ritual and Initiation
Harnessing the Power of Greek Mythology in Psychotherapy “Song, as you teach it, is not desire, not courtship of something finally attained. Song is reality. Simple, for the god. But when are we simple? When does he pour the Earth and the stars into us? This is...
