by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 27, 2025 | Guided Meditations for Therapy, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama
In a fast-paced world filled with stress and disconnection, finding a path to inner peace and self-discovery is more important than ever. Archetype meditation, a transformative practice rooted in Jungian psychology and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, offers a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 9, 2025 | History of Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques for Therapists
The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Gestalt Therapy: Fritz Perls’ Legacy and Post-Jungian Integration Gestalt therapy, with its focus on the “here and now” of experience and its innovative, experiential techniques, has had a profound impact on the field of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 17, 2025 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
Complete Jungian Psychology Resource Library How do I learn about Carl Jung and Jungian Psychology? Delving into the depths of Jungian psychology can feel like exploring an endless labyrinth of interconnected ideas, spanning from the personal shadow to collective...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 27, 2024 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
What Are Myths? How to use Mythology in Therapy? Myths are not just entertaining stories – they are powerful narratives that shape how we understand ourselves and navigate the world. At the heart of mythic tales are archetypes, the universal patterns of human...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 19, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Mythology and Therapy
What are the Archetypes of the Odyssey? Odysseus as Trickster, Achilles as Warrior, Menelaus as King Homer’s two epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey, present different archetypes of male heroes engaged in a cosmic battle that transcends the mortal realm. The...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 25, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
What is the Sage Archetype? The Sage archetype represents the eternal human pursuit of truth, knowledge, and wisdom. Transcending cultures and historical eras, the Sage embodies our desire to understand the world and our place within it [1]. This article explores the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 12, 2024 | Mythology and Therapy
The Peloponnesian War: History, Psychology, and the Battle Within The Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) was a pivotal conflict in ancient Greek history that reshaped the Hellenic world. But more than just a military struggle between rival city-states Athens and Sparta,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 11, 2024 | Mythology and Therapy
What Happens in Prometheus Bound? Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound is a powerful and provocative exploration of the archetypal themes of rebellion, tyranny, and the struggle between the individual and the cosmic order. Through the figure of Prometheus, the Titan who...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 11, 2024 | Mythology and Therapy
What Happens in Aeschylus’ The Suppliants? Aeschylus’ The Suppliants is a complex and multi-layered exploration of the archetypal themes of the feminine, the foreign, and the tension between the individual and the collective. Through the story of the fifty...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 11, 2024 | Mythology and Therapy
What Happens in The Bacchae? Euripides’s The Bacchae is a profound and disturbing exploration of the human psyche, delving into themes of repression, liberation, the nature of the divine, and the consequences of denying the irrational. By examining this ancient...
