by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 20, 2025 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
Here is the revised essay with more integrated links: What do trees in Dreams Symbolize? The Tree of Life is one of the most pervasive and enduring symbols in human history, appearing in the art, myths and religious traditions of cultures around the world. From the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 17, 2025 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
Complete Jungian Psychology Resource Library How do I learn about Carl Jung and Jungian Psychology? Delving into the depths of Jungian psychology can feel like exploring an endless labyrinth of interconnected ideas, spanning from the personal shadow to collective...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jan 28, 2025 | Comparative Religion for Therapy, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, History of Psychotherapy, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology
What Schools of Thought did Carl Jung Influence? When Carl Jung began developing his theories of the psyche in the early 20th century, he likely did not foresee just how far his ideas would reach. As a psychoanalyst and philosopher, Jung was primarily focused on...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 4, 2024 | Comparative Religion for Therapy, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Metamodernism and Deconstruction
Who is Christopher Partridge? Professor Christopher Partridge is a leading British religious studies scholar and social scientist whose work has profoundly influenced our understanding of alternative spirituality, popular culture, and contemporary religion. As...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 4, 2024 | Metamodernism and Deconstruction, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology, Psychology of Modernism Post Modernism and the Meta Modern
Who is Gianni Vattimo? In the ever-shifting landscape of contemporary thought, the work of Italian philosopher Gianni Vattimo offers a compelling lens through which to view the challenges and opportunities facing psychotherapy today. Born in 1936, Vattimo emerged as a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 4, 2024 | Metamodernism and Deconstruction
Who is Seth Abramson? As we navigate the complexities of the early 21st century, marked by rapid technological change, globalization, and a pervasive sense of existential uncertainty, the question of how to approach the healing of the human psyche has taken on a...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 4, 2024 | Comparative Religion for Therapy, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Metamodernism and Deconstruction
Who is John Caputo? In the shifting landscape of contemporary thought, few figures loom as large as John D. Caputo in charting a path beyond the impasses of modernism and postmodernism. As a philosopher and theologian, Caputo has been at the forefront of the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 27, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists
The Search for Meaning in Existentialism and Indigenous Thought Existentialist philosophy and indigenous worldviews offer contrasting but potentially complementary perspectives on one of life’s biggest questions: What is the meaning and purpose of human...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 1, 2024 | Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
Who was Pierre Teilhard de Chardin? Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955), the French Jesuit priest, paleontologist, and philosopher, devoted his life to reconciling the realms of matter and spirit, science and religion. His unique vision sought to bridge the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 20, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
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...
