by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 23, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Mythology and Therapy, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
What did Plato say about Atlantis: In Plato’s Republic, Socrates and his interlocutors set out to answer a profound question: What is justice? In the course of this inquiry, they imagine an ideal city-state, a utopia ruled by philosopher kings. On the surface,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 19, 2024 | Comparative Religion for Therapy, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Should Psychotherapy Ponder the Mysteries of Philosophy and Anthropology? The specialized and fragmented nature of modern psychology has led to an abstracted and decontextualized view of the self, one that is disconnected from the embodied, embedded, and enactive...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 18, 2024 | Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Exploring the Contributions of Rollo May to Existential Psychotherapy Who was Rollo May Rollo May (1909-1994) was an influential American existential psychologist and psychotherapist. He played a key role in introducing existential psychology to the United States and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 18, 2024 | Philosophy for Therapists, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Albert Camus? Albert Camus (1913-1960) was a French philosopher, author, and journalist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. His work explored the absurdity of the human condition, the search for meaning in a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 18, 2024 | Philosophy for Therapists, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Søren Kierkegaard? Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and author widely regarded as the first existentialist philosopher. His work explored the nature of human existence, emphasizing individuality, personal choice and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 17, 2024 | Psychology, Self Help and Personal Development
Insights from Philosophy and Psychotherapy Laughter and screaming may seem like opposite reactions, but they actually share a common trigger: the unexpected. Both are instinctive responses that arise when we encounter something that doesn’t fit our mental...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 1, 2024 | Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
The Stages of Grief as Defelection from Existential Dread We all go through the stages of grief all of the time: The stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance – represent common emotional reactions to loss and change...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 1, 2024 | Cults and High Control Group Psychology, Psychology of Conspiracy Theories, Recovering from Abuse, Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques for Therapists
Understanding the Appeal of a Moral Panic What was the Satanic Panic The 1970s and 1980s saw a wave of moral hysteria known as the “Satanic Panic,” characterized by widespread fear of alleged Satanic cult activity. Despite a lack of evidence, many...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 24, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists
What were Carl Jung’s Ethics? The Moral Imperative of Individuation At the heart of Jung’s approach to ethics is the idea of individuation as a moral imperative. Individuation, the lifelong process of psychological integration and growth, is seen not just...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 7, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists
Who was Aristotle? The ideas of Plato and Aristotle, two of the most influential philosophers in Western history, have had a profound impact on the development of depth psychology. From Carl Jung to James Hillman, many of the key figures in this field have grappled...
