by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 16, 2024 | Conspiracy Theories, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 15, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Comparative Religion
What did Prehistoric Religion Look Like: Main Ideas and Key Points: The Venus of Willendorf, a Paleolithic figurine, suggests the existence of prehistoric “Venus cults” that venerated female deities associated with fertility and the earth. Prehistoric...
by Becky Milstead LPC | Apr 13, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych
Becky Milstead LPC Fear and Anxiety and Childhood Worksheet Fear is a normal part of child development. It focuses attention, it directs energy and gives space for a child to grow and integrate new skills or knowledge. Major themes for fears in childhood: Separation;...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 8, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning
Read More on Jung here: Carl Jung’s Major Influences Jungian Analysis Archetypes Jung’s Method Jungian Thought Read Part 1 First! part 1: https://gettherapybirmingham.com/the-villain-with…nd-screenwriting/ part...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 8, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
part 1: https://gettherapybirmingham.com/the-villain-with…nd-screenwriting/ part 2: https://gettherapybirmingham.com/using-jungian-ps…d-fiction-part-2/ part 3: https://gettherapybirmingham.com/applying-jungian…onality-theories/ Read More on Jung here: Carl...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 8, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Neuroscience and the Brain
The field of psychotherapy is undergoing a revolutionary shift as researchers and clinicians alike begin to recognize the profound impact that prenatal development and birth experiences can have on an individual’s mental health and well-being throughout their...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 7, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Read Part 1 Here: https://gettherapybirmingham.com/post-therapy-spirituality-and-mysticism/ Throughout history, mystics have emerged from diverse religious backgrounds, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. These individuals have often...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 7, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who was Wolfgang von Goethe? Johann (1749-1832) was a German writer, philosopher, scientist, and statesman whose works and ideas had a profound impact on the development of Western literature, thought, and culture. Born in the Age of Enlightenment and living through...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 7, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychology of Design and Architecture
“To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour.” – William Blake, Auguries of Innocence Who was William Blake? William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet, painter,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 7, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Spirituality and The Transcendant Function
Who was George Fox? George Fox (1624-1691), the founder of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), developed a form of Christian spirituality that continues to offer valuable insights for contemporary psychology and spiritual practices. This article...
