by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 16, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Conspiracy Theories, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
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 no. 4135C-S | Apr 15, 2024 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Comparative Religion for Therapy
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 Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy
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 no. 4135C-S | Apr 8, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
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 no. 4135C-S | Apr 8, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Artists, Poets, and Writers, 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 no. 4135C-S | Apr 8, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Neuroscience and the Brain for Therapists, Parenting Psychology and Therapy for Parents, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
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 no. 4135C-S | Apr 7, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Psychology of 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 no. 4135C-S | Apr 7, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology of Artists, Poets, and Writers, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of 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 no. 4135C-S | Apr 7, 2024 | Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
“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 no. 4135C-S | Apr 7, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Christian Mysticism in Therapy, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
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...
