by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 4, 2024 | Psychology of Design and Architecture
Who was Paul Maclean? Paul D. MacLean (1913-2007) was an American physician and neuroscientist who made significant contributions to the study of brain evolution and behavior. He is best known for his triune brain theory, which proposed that the human brain is...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Sep 4, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Uncategorized
Who is Antonio Damasio? Antonio Damasio is a pioneering neuroscientist, best-selling author, and professor of psychology, philosophy, and neurology at the University of Southern California, where he directs the Brain and Creativity Institute. His groundbreaking work...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 17, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
What Can the Origins of Religion Teach Us? The origins and evolution of human religious like thought have long fascinated scholars, but they may also hold the keys to therapy and religion. . By examining the archaeological record, mythological narratives, and the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 12, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
Who was Henry Corbin? Henry Corbin (1903-1978) was a groundbreaking French philosopher, theologian, and Islamicist whose visionary work unveiled the power of the imaginal realm. Corbin’s unique approach synthesized Islamic mysticism, Western philosophy, Jungian...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches, 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 | Apr 16, 2024 | Conspiracy Theories, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Uncategorized
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...
