by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 19, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who was Milton Erikson? Early Life and Education Erik Erikson was born on June 15, 1902, in Frankfurt, Germany to Karla Abrahamsen, a young Jewish woman. The identity of Erikson’s biological father was unknown, as Karla had become pregnant before her marriage....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 19, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who was Abraham Maslow? Abraham Maslow was one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century, leaving an indelible mark on the field of psychology and shaping our understanding of human motivation, potential, and well-being. His groundbreaking theories,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
The Dreamtime as a Cosmological Metaphor for the Human Psyche The concept of the Dreamtime in Aboriginal Australian culture offers a profound and illuminating perspective on the nature of the human psyche. By exploring the parallels between the Dreamtime and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Conspiracy Theories, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychology of Design and Architecture
Birth of Psyche Through the Invention of Architecture Key Ideas: The invention of architecture during the Neolithic period marked a significant shift in human psychology and religion, creating a division between natural and man-made spaces and giving rise to new...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 14, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Philosophy
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 | May 16, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Confronting the Shadow of Mental Health Challenges The hero’s journey is a powerful narrative structure that has shaped storytelling across cultures and throughout history. First articulated by mythologist Joseph Campbell, the hero’s journey follows a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 21, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
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 | Apr 21, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Concepts, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 Read More on Jung here: Carl Jung’s Major Influences Jungian Analysis Archetypes Jung’s Method Jungian Thought Part 1: What was Jung’s Method to Discover Reality? Jung’s Empirical Phenomenology: Uniting...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 15, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Comparative Religion
What did Prehistoric Religion Look Like: Main Ideas and Key Points: The Venus of Willendorf, a Paleolithic figurine, suggests the existence of prehistoric “Venus cults” that venerated female deities associated with fertility and the earth. Prehistoric...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 7, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychology of Design and Architecture
“To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour.” – William Blake, Auguries of Innocence Who was William Blake? William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet, painter,...
