by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 25, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Mythology and Therapy
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 no. 4135C-S | Sep 23, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
A History of Alchemical Symbolism and Metaphor The connection between alchemy and psychology has been a subject of intrigue and controversy. Influential thinkers like Manly P. Hall and Carl Jung saw the history of alchemy as an integral part of the evolution of human...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 20, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
Examining the Implied Assumptions in Different Therapy Modalities When we think of therapy, we often associate it with self-improvement and positive change. After all, isn’t the goal of therapy to help us become better versions of ourselves? But does therapy...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 16, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Recovering from Abuse, Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques for Therapists
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 no. 4135C-S | Sep 4, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
How was Carl Jung Influenced by Math an Physics While Carl Jung was not deeply familiar with the technical details of physics and mathematics, these fields nonetheless had a significant influence on his thinking about psychology and the nature of the psyche. Jung...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 1, 2024 | Cults and High Control Group Psychology, Psychology of Conspiracy Theories, Recovering from Abuse, Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques for Therapists
Understanding the Appeal of a Moral Panic What was the Satanic Panic The 1970s and 1980s saw a wave of moral hysteria known as the “Satanic Panic,” characterized by widespread fear of alleged Satanic cult activity. Despite a lack of evidence, many...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 27, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Nietzsche’s Influence and Counter Transference on Carl Jung The relationship between Friedrich Nietzsche and Carl Jung was one of profound influence mixed with misunderstanding, fear, and divergence. Jung built upon Nietzsche’s pioneering explorations of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 24, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists
What were Carl Jung’s Ethics? The Moral Imperative of Individuation At the heart of Jung’s approach to ethics is the idea of individuation as a moral imperative. Individuation, the lifelong process of psychological integration and growth, is seen not just...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 24, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Dreams and the Unconscious, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
The Symbolism of Eden: Language, Consciousness and the Birth of the Ego The story of the Garden of Eden, found in the opening chapters of Genesis, is one of the most well-known and influential myths in human history. On the surface, it describes the idyllic life of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 23, 2024 | Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
What if Tony Soprano had gone to a Jungian Analyst? The Sopranos is one of my favorite shows. In fact I often re-watch it while I write these blog posts and so I decided to write some blog posts on the show itself. I have said before that I think the shows enduring...
