by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 31, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
The Depth Psychology o Kabbalistic Concept of Ein Sof What is Kabbalah? Kabbalah is a mystical tradition within Judaism that seeks to understand the nature of divinity, the structure of the universe, and the purpose of human existence. The term “Kabbalah”...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 31, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning
A Jungian Perspective on Shadow Work and Healing from Fiction In his 1971 novel “Grendel,” John Gardner reimagines the Old English epic “Beowulf” from the perspective of the titular monster. This postmodern retelling offers a provocative...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 29, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who was Edmund Husserl? Edmund Husserl (1859-1938), the German philosopher widely regarded as the founder of phenomenology, has had a profound and enduring influence on the development of psychology and psychotherapy. His rigorous investigation of the structures of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 24, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture, Trauma Treatment in Alabama, Trauma, Depth Psychology, and Social Work
What is a Labyrinth? “The labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path.” – Dr. Sandra Wasko-Flood Read This Article as a Pdf: What is a Labyrinth...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 24, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Mental Health Resources in Alabama
What supplements help mental health? Supplements for Mental Health: Vitamin A: Essential for brain development and function, may impact mood regulation. Vitamin C: Acts as an antioxidant, potentially reducing oxidative stress in the brain associated with anxiety and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 24, 2024 | Jungian Concepts
Is there a trauma therapy that goes beyond endlessly talking? Alternative Approaches to Trauma Healing: Beyond CBT and DBT Trauma is a complex and pervasive issue that affects millions of people worldwide. While traditional talk therapies like Cognitive Behavioral...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 24, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
What is Christian Mysticism? Mysticism is a spiritual discipline and a way of life that seeks direct experience and union with the divine or ultimate reality. It is a phenomenon that has manifested across various religious traditions, including Christianity, Islam,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 22, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who was St. John of the Cross? “In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone.” – St. John of the Cross In the crucible of 16th century Catholic reform, one man’s profound mystical insights illuminated the path of spiritual...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 22, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who is Jean Gebser? Jean Gebser (1905-1973) was a German-born Swiss philosopher, linguist, and poet who made significant contributions to the understanding of human consciousness and cultural evolution. His magnum opus, “The Ever-Present Origin” (1949),...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 22, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who was Bachelard? Gaston Bachelard (1884-1962) was a French philosopher and literary critic who made significant contributions to the fields of poetics, the philosophy of science, and the analysis of the imagination. His work explored the ways in which the human...
