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 10, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who Was Edward Edinger? Edward F. Edinger (1922-1998) was a prominent American psychiatrist, analyst, and author who made significant contributions to the field of analytical psychology. As one of the leading interpreters of Carl Jung’s work in the United...
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 23, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Archetypal Psychology and Couples Therapy: Applying Robert Moore’s Ideas to Relationship Counseling Archetypal Psychology and Couples Therapy: Applying Robert Moore’s Ideas to Relationship Counseling Robert Moore, Ph.D. was a pioneering psychoanalyst,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 20, 2022 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Classical Mythology
Aztec Mythology is never something that I understood very well. Mesoamerican mythology represents a distinct and unique perspective on the human psyche. Aztec Philosophy by James Maffie explains the metaphysical word view of the Nahua people and their mythology. Aztec...
