by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 25, 2025 | Psychology Topics, Resources and Recommendations
How can I get over on Past Anger? Anger is a powerful and often misunderstood emotion. Many of us have been taught to view anger as a purely negative force – something to be suppressed, avoided, or released in cathartic outbursts. But what if anger could be more...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology
What Does Yellow Mean in a Dream? Radiant and energizing, the color yellow has long been associated with the power of the mind, the clarity of thought, and the assertion of the self. From the golden hues of the sun to the vibrant shades of blooming flowers, yellow...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Dec 18, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Concepts
Reclaiming the Golden Shadow: Integrating Our Disowned Potential In my work as a therapist, I often see this dynamic play out with my clients. They may come into therapy feeling fundamentally flawed, unworthy, or incapable in some way. Yet as they talk about 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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 24, 2024 | Jungian Concepts
Understanding the Role of Trauma and Inner Parts When couples embark on the journey of marriage counseling, they often wonder whether the process is truly working for them. While some may experience immediate improvements in their relationship, others may feel stuck...
