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
Who was B.F. Skinner? B.F. Skinner was one of the most influential and controversial psychologists of the 20th century. As the father of radical behaviorism, he revolutionized our understanding of learning, behavior, and conditioning. His pioneering work in operant...
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
Who was Ivan Pavlov? Ivan Petrovich Pavlov (1849-1936) was a Russian physiologist and psychologist who is widely considered one of the most influential figures in the history of psychology. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on classical conditioning, a...
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
Who Was Kurt Lewin? Kurt Lewin (1890-1947): Influential Psychologist and Social Scientist Kurt Lewin (1890-1947) was a pivotal figure in 20th-century psychology, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to social psychology, organizational behavior, and group...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 20, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Jean Piaget? 1. Overview Jean Piaget (1896-1980) was a Swiss psychologist and epistemologist who revolutionized our understanding of cognitive development in children. His groundbreaking work laid the foundation for the field of genetic epistemology and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 19, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 19, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Psychology of Modernism Post Modernism and the Meta Modern
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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Psychology of 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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Conspiracy Theories, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
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 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 16, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology, Ritual and Initiation, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
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...