by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Coincidentia Oppositorum, Negative Theology, and the Path to Enlightenment Nicholas of Cusa (1401-1464), also known as Cusanus, was a prominent 15th century German philosopher, theologian, and mystic whose visionary ideas had a profound impact on the development of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Robert Grosseteste and the Medieval Roots of the Science-Spirituality Dialogue Robert Grosseteste (c. 1175-1253) was an English theologian, philosopher, and scientist who played a significant role in the development of scientific thought in medieval Europe. His ideas...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 2, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Who was Martin Buber Martin Buber (1878-1965) was an Austrian-born Israeli philosopher, theologian, and writer whose ideas have had a significant impact on various fields, including psychotherapy. Buber’s philosophy, particularly his concept of dialogue and the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 21, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Concepts, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 Read More on Jung here: Carl Jung’s Major Influences Jungian Analysis Archetypes Jung’s Method Jungian Thought Part 1: What was Jung’s Method to Discover Reality? Jung’s Empirical Phenomenology: Uniting...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 16, 2024 | Conspiracy Theories, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
What is Gnosticism? Gnosticism, a multifaceted religious and philosophical movement that flourished in the early centuries of the Common Era, has captivated the minds of spiritual seekers and scholars alike. Originating in the Mediterranean region, Gnosticism derived...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 7, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Read Part 1 Here: https://gettherapybirmingham.com/post-therapy-spirituality-and-mysticism/ Throughout history, mystics have emerged from diverse religious backgrounds, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. These individuals have often...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 7, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychology of Design and Architecture
“The highest knowledge is to know that we are surrounded by mystery. Neither knowledge nor hope for the future can be the pivot of our life or determine its direction. It is intended to be solely determined by our allowing ourselves to be gripped by the ethical...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 7, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychology of Design and Architecture
“To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour.” – William Blake, Auguries of Innocence Who was William Blake? William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet, painter,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 7, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Spirituality and The Transcendant Function
Who was George Fox? George Fox (1624-1691), the founder of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), developed a form of Christian spirituality that continues to offer valuable insights for contemporary psychology and spiritual practices. This article...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 7, 2024 | Christian Mysticism, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who was Teresa of Avila? “Christ has no body now but yours, no hands but yours…” – St. Teresa of Avila Introduction: In the heated crucible of the 16th century Catholic Reformation, one woman’s spiritual genius illuminated the path of...
