by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Nov 8, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning
Insights from Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Hindu Mythology for Psychotherapy, Creativity and Trauma Why do Depth Psychologists Use Mythology in Therapy? Mythology has long been recognized as a powerful tool for understanding the human psyche and the complexities of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 23, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts
What did Plato say about Atlantis: In Plato’s Republic, Socrates and his interlocutors set out to answer a profound question: What is justice? In the course of this inquiry, they imagine an ideal city-state, a utopia ruled by philosopher kings. On the surface,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology
The Theban Plays of Sophocles: A Depth Psychological Perspective The Theban plays of Sophocles – Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone – are timeless tragedies that explore the depths of the human psyche. By viewing these ancient works through the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Aug 11, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts
What is the Oresteia? The Oresteia, a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BCE, is a powerful exploration of justice, vengeance, intuition, and the transformation of both individuals and society. By viewing these ancient plays through the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Dec 3, 2023 | Jungian Concepts
Meditation to Integrate the Shadow Welcome today we’ll embark on a meditation journey to integrate aspects of our shadow – those extreme emotional reactions, feelings of shame, and overwhelming sensations that we often repress and run away from in life....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 29, 2023 | Jungian Concepts
Exploring the Role of the Shadow in Relationships: A Path to Personal Growth and Fulfillment In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to address the topic of mental health and self-discovery. One intriguing phenomenon...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 28, 2023 | Interviews and Case Studies, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Interview with Winston Schepps 🌟📚 Meet Win Scheppes: A Lifelong Friend, Mentor, and Dedicated Social Worker in Birmingham Alabama at 86! 🤝💼 Discover the inspiring story of Win Scheppes, a remarkable social worker who continues to make a difference in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 28, 2023 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
Exploring the Depths of Jungian Psychology: An Interview with David Tacey Introduction In a fascinating interview with Joel Blackstock from the Tap Root Therapy Collective podcast, David Tacey, a renowned Australian public intellectual, writer, and professor, delves...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jun 28, 2023 | Interviews and Case Studies, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychology of Design and Architecture
Allow us to introduce Mr. Martin Gledhill, an accomplished researcher and writer who is currently in the writing stage of his Ph.D. on Carl Jung’s Bollingen Tower—a work that he hopes will soon become a book. Before embarking on this captivating and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 12, 2020 | Jungian Concepts, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Self Help and Personal Development
“Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a...
