The Mystical Roots and Therapeutic Fruits of Initiation Rites

The Mystical Roots and Therapeutic Fruits of Initiation Rites

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...
Unlocking the Wisdom of Your Dreams: A Journey with the Authors of “Dream Wise”

Unlocking the Wisdom of Your Dreams: A Journey with the Authors of “Dream Wise”

Unlocking the Wisdom of Your Dreams: A Journey with the Authors of “Dream Wise” Buy the book!   I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Deborah Stewart, Lisa Marchiano, and Joseph Lee, the hosts of the popular This Jungian Life podcast and authors...

How Did Jung and Freud’s Parents Effect Their Psychology

Is Religious Cosmology Just the Unlived Life of the Parent?  A commonly quoted fact about astronomy is that the Universe is “expanding”, but that’s not really true. Our universe is nothing more than a giant ball of rules that we can measure. Rules like time,...
What Does Mysticsim have to do with Therapy?

What Does Mysticsim have to do with Therapy?

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,...

Recognizing the Unconscious Ways Childhood Trauma Still Shapes Your Life

“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.” Laurell K. Hamilton, Mistral’s Kiss Childhood trauma casts a long shadow. Even if we can’t remember the specifics of what happened to us,...