by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 1, 2024 | Comparative Religion for Therapy, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Conspiracy Theories, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
The Divided Mind and the Quest for Meaning Part 1 Part 2 >Part 3< The Meta-Modern Mind in a Technological Age As we explore the evolution of human thought and culture, it becomes clear that the themes of the divided mind and the misappropriation of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 28, 2024 | Free Resources for Therapists in Private Practice, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
How do you go into private practice as a therapist? Download this article as a pdf Section 1: Deciding on Insurance Acceptance One of the first decisions you’ll need to make when starting your private practice is whether to accept insurance. If you choose to...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 17, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Philosophy for Therapists
Key Ideas The purpose and point of games in human motivation and well-being Transactional analysis and the psychology of human relationships Unconscious games and their role in shaping behavior and emotions Gamification and its impact on intrinsic motivation...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 16, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Who was Saul Kripke Saul Kripke, a philosopher whose influence has reverberated through the intellectual landscape of the 20th century, is a name often associated with groundbreaking work in the philosophy of language, logic, and metaphysics. His ideas, though rooted...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jun 14, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Philosophy for Therapists
What does Ludwig Wittgenstein have to do with Psychology? Ludwig Wittgenstein, a towering figure in 20th-century philosophy, left a profound impact on our understanding of language, meaning, and the human experience. His groundbreaking ideas, particularly those...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 24, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Conspiracy Theories, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Humans split their own consciousness into the self and the other, enabling objective recognition. -Mamoru Oshii, Director of the Ghost and the Shell. Abstract and Key Points: Games, language, religion, and quantification abilities seem intrinsically linked to...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Foucault’s Ideas for Understanding Power, Discourse and the Self Who was Michel Foucault Who was Michel Foucault? Michel Foucault (1926-1984) was one of the most influential philosophers and social theorists of the 20th century. His groundbreaking ideas on...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 2, 2024 | Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Healing the Modern Soul is a series about how clinical psychology will have to change and confront its past if it is to remain relevant in the future. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Healing the Modern Soul Appendix Suffering Without Screaming In the first...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 2, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
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 no. 4135C-S | Apr 30, 2024 | Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
The Philosophy of Psychotherapy Healing the Modern Soul is a series about how clinical psychology will have to change and confront its past if it is to remain relevant in the future. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Healing the Modern Soul Appendix The...
