by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Nov 23, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Philosophy, Psychology
Emotion: A Conjunction of Inner and Outer Spheres James Hillman’s book Emotion: A Comprehensive Phenomenology of Theories and Models presents a philosophical and psychological exploration of emotions, investigating them not as mere physiological responses but as...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 25, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts
What is The Innocent Archetype Origins and Characteristics The Innocent archetype represents the universal human desire for purity, goodness, and a return to the simplicity of childhood. Present in various forms throughout history, the Innocent embodies the qualities...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 25, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning
What is the Jester Archetype Origins and Characteristics The Jester archetype represents the universal human desire for humor, spontaneity, and the subversion of social norms. Present in various forms throughout history, the Jester embodies the qualities of wit,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 25, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts
Exploring Universal Patterns of Human Experience In the vast tapestry of human psychology, certain patterns emerge that seem to transcend culture, time, and individual experience. These universal themes, known as archetypes, were first identified by Swiss psychiatrist...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 14, 2020 | Jungian Concepts, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Self Help and Personal Development
The Journey of Self-Discovery: Embracing the Acorn Within In Jungian therapy, I often share with patients the metaphor of a dormant “acorn” within each of us. This acorn inherently knows the kind of oak it wants to become but needs the right conditions—sunlight,...
