by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 13, 2025 | Psychology Topics and Articles, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
Personality psychology is a rich and diverse field that seeks to understand the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make each individual unique. Over the past century, numerous thinkers have proposed theories and models to explain the complex nature of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 20, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
Who was Gordon Alport? Gordon Allport (1897-1967) was a pioneering American psychologist who made significant contributions to the study of personality, social psychology, and the psychology of religion. He is best known for his trait theory of personality, which...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 19, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Industrial Organisational Psychology
Leary’s Forgotten Theory of Personality Main Points and Key Ideas: Timothy Leary developed a groundbreaking personality typology system that was often overshadowed by his controversial public image. Leary’s system aimed to capture the complex interplay of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 25, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Mapping the Mythic Psyche The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a popular tool for understanding individual personality differences. But when combined with John Beebe’s model of the eight cognitive functions, it becomes a powerful lens for exploring not just...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 29, 2023 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
A Review of “Please Understand Me Too: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator” Book The book “Please Understand Me Too: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator” provides a valuable resource for individuals seeking insights into their personalities and...