by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 7, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
Have you ever wondered why you keep attracting the same type of person, even when you consciously want something different? Or why that initial spark of attraction sometimes leads to the most challenging relationships? The answer lies deep in your unconscious mind, in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 9, 2025 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Psychology, Psychology Topics and Articles, Recovering from Abuse
The Chiron Paradox In the constellation of Greek mythology, few figures embody the paradox of human suffering and healing as profoundly as Chiron, the wounded healer. Unlike his brutish centaur kin, Chiron was wise, gentle, and skilled in the arts of medicine, music,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 4, 2025 | Executive and Physician Burnout, History of Psychotherapy, Psychology of Film and TV, Psychology of Media and Culture
A Guide for Psychotherapists and Cultural Critics Why Psychotherapists Should Watch Adam Curtis For mental health professionals seeking to understand the cultural waters their clients swim in, Adam Curtis’s documentaries offer an invaluable lens. His films map...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 22, 2025 | Dreams and the Unconscious
What Does It Mean to Dream About Glass Objects in Your Mouth? Dreams about glass objects trapped in the mouth represent one of the most psychologically rich and recurring patterns I’ve encountered in clinical practice. These dreams typically involve glass...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 14, 2025 | History of Psychotherapy
A Deep Dive into Ego States, Games, and the Quest to Understand Human Behavior In the 1960s, a charismatic psychiatrist named Eric Berne took the world of psychotherapy by storm with his innovative approach known as transactional analysis (TA). Combining elements of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 1, 2025 | Guided Meditations for Therapy, History of Psychotherapy, Psychology, Psychology Topics and Articles, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
From Mesmerism to Modern Psychotherapy: The Enduring Legacy of Franz Anton Mesmer and the Importance of Empirical Validation Franz Anton Mesmer, the 18th-century German physician, is often considered the father of modern hypnosis. His theory of animal magnetism, or...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 1, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Color Psychology, Evidence Based Practice in Therapy, Psychology
Purple Hat Therapy and the Evolution of Alternative: Psychotherapies From Energy Meridians to Polyvagal Stimulation Purple hat therapy, a novel approach claiming to heal through the power of colored headwear, has recently gained attention in the alternative therapy...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 30, 2025 | Psychology Topics and Articles, Recovering from Abuse
Understanding the Lasting Impacts of Toxic Relationships The double bind theory, first proposed by Gregory Bateson and his colleagues in the 1950s, describes a type of dysfunctional communication and relationship pattern that can have devastating psychological...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 21, 2025 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Christian Mysticism in Therapy, Comparative Religion for Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Ritual and Initiation, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
Is Psychotherapy a Type of Initiation Have you ever been part of a fraternity, sorority, or similar organization? If so, you may have experienced rituals or ceremonies that felt both challenging and transformative. Even if you haven’t, you’ve likely...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Mar 5, 2025 | Color Psychology, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Guided Meditations for Therapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
The Mystical Depths of the Psyche: Exploring the Intersection of Mysticism, Psychology, and Psychotherapy Throughout history, humans have sought to understand the depths of their own minds and souls through various mystical and spiritual traditions. In recent times,...
