by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 20, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Uncategorized
Who was Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling? Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling (1775-1854), a German philosopher, had a significant impact on the development of psychology and psychotherapy, especially in understanding trauma. His ideas about the psyche, the...
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 10, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Uncategorized
Who is Jean Shinoda Bolen? Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D. (1936-present) is a acclaimed psychiatrist, Jungian analyst, and author who has made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of depth psychology, women’s spirituality, and archetypal studies. Drawing...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Uncategorized
Coincidentia Oppositorum, Negative Theology, and the Path to Enlightenment Nicholas of Cusa (1401-1464), also known as Cusanus, was a prominent 15th century German philosopher, theologian, and mystic whose visionary ideas had a profound impact on the development of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Uncategorized
Who was Amalric of Bena ? Amalric of Bena, a medieval French theologian and philosopher who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, developed a unique and influential system of mystical theology that has had significant resonance with modern depth psychology,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Uncategorized
Angelus Silesius and the Mystical Path of Self-Transcendence Angelus Silesius, born Johannes Scheffler (1624-1677), was a German mystic, poet, and theologian whose works profoundly impacted the development of Christian mysticism and spirituality. His enigmatic and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Who was Pseudo-Dionysius? Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, a mysterious figure who wrote under the pseudonym of Dionysius the Areopagite, a convert of St. Paul mentioned in Acts 17:34, is one of the most influential Christian mystics and theologians. His writings,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Robert Grosseteste and the Medieval Roots of the Science-Spirituality Dialogue Robert Grosseteste (c. 1175-1253) was an English theologian, philosopher, and scientist who played a significant role in the development of scientific thought in medieval Europe. His ideas...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | May 2, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Who was Martin Buber Martin Buber (1878-1965) was an Austrian-born Israeli philosopher, theologian, and writer whose ideas have had a significant impact on various fields, including psychotherapy. Buber’s philosophy, particularly his concept of dialogue and the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 26, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Exploring the Intersection of Empiricism and Spirituality When his great Italian friend Michele Besso died, Einstein wrote a moving letter to Michele’s sister: ‘Michele has left this strange world a little before me. This means nothing. People like us, who believe in...
