by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 16, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Who was Saul Kripke Saul Kripke, a philosopher whose influence has reverberated through the intellectual landscape of the 20th century, is a name often associated with groundbreaking work in the philosophy of language, logic, and metaphysics. His ideas, though rooted...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 14, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Philosophy for Therapists
What does Ludwig Wittgenstein have to do with Psychology? Ludwig Wittgenstein, a towering figure in 20th-century philosophy, left a profound impact on our understanding of language, meaning, and the human experience. His groundbreaking ideas, particularly those...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 24, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Conspiracy Theories, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Humans split their own consciousness into the self and the other, enabling objective recognition. -Mamoru Oshii, Director of the Ghost and the Shell. Abstract and Key Points: Games, language, religion, and quantification abilities seem intrinsically linked to...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Foucault’s Ideas for Understanding Power, Discourse and the Self Who was Michel Foucault Who was Michel Foucault? Michel Foucault (1926-1984) was one of the most influential philosophers and social theorists of the 20th century. His groundbreaking ideas on...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 2, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Martin Buber Martin Buber (1878-1965) was an Austrian-born Israeli philosopher, theologian, and writer whose ideas have had a significant impact on various fields, including psychotherapy. Buber’s philosophy, particularly his concept of dialogue and the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 30, 2024 | Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
The Philosophy of Psychotherapy Healing the Modern Soul is a series about how clinical psychology will have to change and confront its past if it is to remain relevant in the future. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Healing the Modern Soul Appendix The...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 26, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Poets and Writers
Main Ideas and Key Points: Literary genres evolve in response to changing social, cultural, and historical contexts. Genres that lose relevance or appeal as society changes may fade into obscurity. The decline of genres often reflects broader sociological,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 23, 2024 | Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Conspiracy Theories, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Navigating Uncertainty, and Finding Meaning in a Fractured World Our era is characterized by the dominance of hyper-rationality and the relentless pursuit of objective truth, production, accomplishment and consumption. The human psyche finds itself adrift in a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 21, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 Harnessing the Power of Jungian Archetypes in Psychotherapy: A Practical Guide for Patients and Therapists Read More on Jung here: Carl Jung’s Major Influences Jungian Analysis Archetypes Jung’s Method Jungian Thought Main...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 7, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychology of Poets and Writers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Wolfgang von Goethe? Johann (1749-1832) was a German writer, philosopher, scientist, and statesman whose works and ideas had a profound impact on the development of Western literature, thought, and culture. Born in the Age of Enlightenment and living through...
