by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 25, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Concepts
What is the Outlaw Archetype? Origins and Characteristics The Outlaw archetype represents the rebellious spirit that challenges the status quo and fights against injustice. Present in various forms throughout history, the Outlaw embodies the human desire for freedom,...
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 | Sep 24, 2024 | Historical Events, Symbolism and Meaning
A History of the Mummy: Mummies have long held a place of fascination in the human imagination, serving as enduring symbols of ancient civilizations and the mysteries of life and death. From the carefully preserved remains of ancient Egyptian pharaohs to the naturally...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 24, 2024 | Historical Events, Symbolism and Meaning
Why do we believe in Vampires? Vampires have long captured the human imagination, appearing in the folklore, literature, and popular culture of societies across the globe. These enigmatic figures, often depicted as undead beings who sustain themselves by feeding on...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 24, 2024 | Historical Events, Symbolism and Meaning
Costumes as a Reflection of Societal Change Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31st, has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The Celts believed that on this night, the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 23, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Concepts
A History of Alchemical Symbolism and Metaphor The connection between alchemy and psychology has been a subject of intrigue and controversy. Influential thinkers like Manly P. Hall and Carl Jung saw the history of alchemy as an integral part of the evolution of human...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 20, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Concepts
Examining the Implied Assumptions in Different Therapy Modalities When we think of therapy, we often associate it with self-improvement and positive change. After all, isn’t the goal of therapy to help us become better versions of ourselves? But does therapy...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 4, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Evolution, the Divided Brain, and the Complexity of the Human Psyche Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, is famous (or perhaps infamous) for his controversial theories that placed sexuality at the very center of the human psyche. He argued that sexual...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 4, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
How was Carl Jung Influenced by Math an Physics While Carl Jung was not deeply familiar with the technical details of physics and mathematics, these fields nonetheless had a significant influence on his thinking about psychology and the nature of the psyche. Jung...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 1, 2024 | Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Cult Psychology
What was the Jonestown Cult? The Peoples Temple, led by Jim Jones, was a notorious cult that ended in the tragic mass murder-suicide of over 900 of its members in Jonestown, Guyana in 1978. While its shocking end makes it stand out, many of the manipulative tactics...
