by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 21, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
When Andrew Samuels published “Jung and the Post-Jungians” in 1985, he gave the Jungian world something it desperately needed: a map of its own territory. Like many fields that emerge from a singular founding figure, analytical psychology had fractured...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 19, 2025 | Psychology of Fiction / Flash Fiction / Screenwriting, Psychology of Film and TV, Psychology of Media and Culture
A Review of Into the Abyss by Werner Herzog Trigger Warning: This essay discusses capital punishment, murder, violence, death, and contains descriptions of violent acts including attempted murder. The film and essay examine traumatic events and their psychological...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 16, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
The Moment Reality Refuses to Cooperate We’ve all been there. That moment when our carefully constructed understanding of how things should work collides head-on with how they actually work. The project that should have succeeded fails spectacularly. The person...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 4, 2025 | Christian Mysticism in Therapy, Mythology and Therapy, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
The Sacred Species and Their Archetypal Meanings In the depths of the human psyche, trees stand as primordial witnesses to our spiritual evolution. They are the axis mundi, the world pillars that connect heaven, earth, and the underworld in virtually every...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 17, 2025 | Dreams and the Unconscious, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychology of Artists, Poets, and Writers, Psychology of Film and TV
Disclaimer: Neil Gaiman, the author of The Sandman, has been accused of serious misconduct. While we do not condone his alleged actions or endorse financially supporting him, his influential work has been significant in the fields of psychology, myth studies, and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 7, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
“The Anima and Animus Test: Discover Your Inner Opposite in 10 Questions” One of Carl Jung’s most profound insights was that every person carries within them an image of the opposite gender—what he called the anima (feminine aspect in men) and animus...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 26, 2025 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychology Topics and Articles, Recovering from Abuse, Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques for Therapists, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
In the landscape of addiction recovery, a quiet revolution is taking place. While traditional 12-step programs continue to serve as crucial foundations for early sobriety, a growing number of treatment professionals are recognizing that lasting recovery requires...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 17, 2025 | Discover + Heal + Grow: Taproot Therapy Collective Podcast Episodes, Metamodernism and Deconstruction, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
In this captivating episode of the PSYCHE podcast, host Quique Autrey embarks on a deep dive into the world of Jungian psychology with guest Joel Blackstock. Together, they explore a wide range of topics, from the potential oversimplification of Jung’s ideas by...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 27, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Discover + Heal + Grow: Taproot Therapy Collective Podcast Episodes, Guided Meditations for Therapy
If you struggle with anxiety, panic, or trauma, you know how easily the mind can get hijacked by worries about the future or regrets about the past. Mindfulness offers a powerful pathway back to the safety and stability of the present moment. This grounding meditation...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 24, 2025 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama
What is Holographic Memory Theory? The holographic memory theory represents one of the most fascinating paradigm shifts in our understanding of the brain, memory, and consciousness. First proposed through the collaborative insights of neuroscientist Karl Pribram and...
