by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Mar 3, 2025 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
The 19th century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer is renowned for his profound and often controversial views on the nature of reality, ethics, aesthetics, and the human condition. Among his most intriguing and influential ideas are his reflections on the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology
What Does Green Mean in a Dream? Green, the color of life, renewal, and balance, holds a special place in our collective psyche. From the lush foliage of forests to the emerald hues of a calm sea, green hues speak to something deep within us – a primal longing...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 20, 2025 | Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning
Here is the revised essay with more integrated links: What do trees in Dreams Symbolize? The Tree of Life is one of the most pervasive and enduring symbols in human history, appearing in the art, myths and religious traditions of cultures around the world. From the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 18, 2025 | Christian Mysticism, Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts
Evolving Mythologies and Depth Psychology The hero’s journey is one of the most enduring archetypes in world mythology, a narrative pattern that has shaped stories across cultures and centuries. At its core, the hero’s journey is a psychological one—a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 17, 2025 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Concepts
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 | Nov 24, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts
How Literally Did Ancient People Take Their Mythology? The nature of gods and deities in ancient civilizations has long been a subject of fascination and debate. Did the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Norse, and followers of Vedic religions literally believe their gods to...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 19, 2024 | Comparative Religion, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Concepts, Models of Psychotherapy
From Jung to Contemporary Thought Patterns of Self The concept of archetypes is one of the most enduring and influential ideas to emerge from the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. Archetypes are universal patterns of behavior, images, and symbols that Jung...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 9, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Comparative Religion, Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning
How to Understand The Epic of Gilgamesh What is the Epic of Gilgamesh The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest surviving works of literature, dated to around 2100 BCE. This Sumerian epic poem tells the story of Gilgamesh, the hero-king of Uruk, and his adventures...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 9, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Comparative Religion, Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning
“Myths are public dreams, dreams are private myths. By finding your own dream and following it through, it will lead you to the myth-world in which you live. But just as in dream, the subject and object, though they seem to be separate, are really the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 25, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts
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...
