by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 23, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Archetypal Psychology and Couples Therapy: Applying Robert Moore’s Ideas to Relationship Counseling Archetypal Psychology and Couples Therapy: Applying Robert Moore’s Ideas to Relationship Counseling Robert Moore, Ph.D. was a pioneering psychoanalyst,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 23, 2024 | Conspiracy Theories, Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
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 | Apr 16, 2024 | Conspiracy Theories, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
What is Gnosticism? Gnosticism, a multifaceted religious and philosophical movement that flourished in the early centuries of the Common Era, has captivated the minds of spiritual seekers and scholars alike. Originating in the Mediterranean region, Gnosticism derived...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 7, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
“If God be within the mosque, then to whom shall I call the adhan? If Rahman be not apart, whom shall I then go to name?” – Kabir Who was Kabir? Kabir (1440-1518 CE) was a legendary mystic poet of India whose writings have deeply influenced the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 4, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy
Who was Walter Benjamin Walter Benjamin (1892-1940) was a highly influential German-Jewish philosopher, cultural critic, and essayist whose groundbreaking ideas left a profound impact on 20th century thought and continue to shape intellectual discourse today....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 20, 2023 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Neuroscience and the Brain, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Jungian Thought with a Unique Perspective on Ego Development in Mythology Erich Neumann’s “The Origins and History of Consciousness” is a dense and relatively early exploration of Jungian psychology. The book not only delves into the intricate web of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 18, 2023 | History of Psychotherapy
Pseudoscientific and Disproven Approaches in Psychotherapy: Innovation and experimentation in psychotherapy is a crucial part of figuring out how to help individuals address and overcome various mental health issues. Hopefully these new developments are developed in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 15, 2023 | Conspiracy Theories
Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling is a freelance journalist specializing in narrative features and investigative reporting. He has been named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, won a George Polk Award, and been voted Journalist of the Year by the Maine Press...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 28, 2023 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health
What is the Body Brain: Into The Psyche-Soma In this article, we’ll delve into a phenomenological understanding of the different parts of the brain and how they contribute to our experiences. This discussion aims to provide an experiential explanation rather...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 21, 2023 | Psychology
One of the things that happens frequently in family therapy is that a person or group of family members will accuse the other person or group of family therapy of being mean or hateful. Most of the time if someone is abusive or intentionally hurtful they won’t...