by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
What Happens in Prometheus Bound? Prometheus Bound, a tragedy attributed to Aeschylus, is a profound exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of power, rebellion, suffering, and the nature of justice. By examining this ancient drama through the lens of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
What Happens in The Philoctetes of Sophocles? Sophocles’s Philoctetes is a profound exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of isolation, betrayal, moral dilemma, and the transformative power of compassion. By examining this ancient drama through...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
What Happens in The Electra? Sophocles’s Electra is a powerful exploration of the human psyche, delving into themes of grief, revenge, justice, and the complex dynamics of family. By examining this ancient tragedy through the lens of Jungian archetypes and depth...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
Love, Betrayal, and the Monstrous Feminine Sophocles’ The Women of Trachis is a complex and disturbing exploration of love, betrayal, and the destructive potential of the feminine. Through the story of Deianira and Heracles, the play delves into the archetypal...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
What Happens in Sophocles’ Ajax? Sophocles’ Ajax is a powerful exploration of the archetypal Warrior and the consequences when this archetype is driven to extremes. Through the lens of Jungian depth psychology, we can understand Ajax’s tragic...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
The Theban Plays of Sophocles: A Depth Psychological Perspective The Theban plays of Sophocles – Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone – are timeless tragedies that explore the depths of the human psyche. By viewing these ancient works through the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts
What is the Oresteia? The Oresteia, a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BCE, is a powerful exploration of justice, vengeance, intuition, and the transformation of both individuals and society. By viewing these ancient plays through the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
The Dreamtime as a Cosmological Metaphor for the Human Psyche The concept of the Dreamtime in Aboriginal Australian culture offers a profound and illuminating perspective on the nature of the human psyche. By exploring the parallels between the Dreamtime and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 16, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Confronting the Shadow of Mental Health Challenges The hero’s journey is a powerful narrative structure that has shaped storytelling across cultures and throughout history. First articulated by mythologist Joseph Campbell, the hero’s journey follows a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 24, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Conspiracy Theories, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Harnessing the Power of Greek Mythology in Psychotherapy “Song, as you teach it, is not desire, not courtship of something finally attained. Song is reality. Simple, for the god. But when are we simple? When does he pour the Earth and the stars into us? This is...
