by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 21, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Who was Nietzsche? Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), the groundbreaking German philosopher, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of modern psychology and psychotherapy. His revolutionary ideas about the nature of the self, the role of unconscious drives, the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 20, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling? Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling (1775-1854), a German philosopher, had a significant impact on the development of psychology and psychotherapy, especially in understanding trauma. His ideas about the psyche, the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 10, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 10, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 10, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Sabina Spielrein? Sabina Spielrein (1885-1942) was a pioneering Russian psychoanalyst whose innovative theories of sexuality, destruction, and transformation shaped the early development of psychoanalysis. Over a brief but brilliant career cut short by the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 10, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who is Sean Kane? Sean Kane is a respected storyteller, wilderness guide, and author whose work explores the profound connections between myth, ritual, wilderness, and the human experience. Through his books, workshops, and expeditions, Kane has illuminated the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 7, 2024 | Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Self Help and Personal Development
Self-Help Exercise for Addiction Worksheet: Disclaimer: This self-help exercise worksheet is not a substitute for professional help. If you are struggling with addiction, please seek the guidance of a qualified therapist or addiction specialist. The exercises and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 1, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Conspiracy Theories, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
The Divided Mind and the Quest for Meaning >Part 1 < Part 2 Part 3 Navigating the Complexity of Human Consciousness The Internal Struggle of the Human Psyche In the landscape of human consciousness, a profound and often tumultuous battle rages...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 17, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Philosophy for Therapists
Key Ideas The purpose and point of games in human motivation and well-being Transactional analysis and the psychology of human relationships Unconscious games and their role in shaping behavior and emotions Gamification and its impact on intrinsic motivation...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 2, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of History, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychology of Poets and Writers, Psychology Topics and Articles
The Expansive Decadent Ego of the Animus and the Introspective Bust and Decline of the Anima as Parts of Empire Cultures wax and wane. Empires that seem like part of the cosmos itself fall like gunshot victims into a pool or lines on a bar chart. It is the rare...