by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 29, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of 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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 24, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, 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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 24, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Recovering from Abuse, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 24, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 24, 2024 | Christian Mysticism in Therapy, Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 22, 2024 | Christian Mysticism in Therapy, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Spirituality and The Transcendent Function in Psychotherapy
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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 22, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Modernism Post Modernism and the Meta Modern, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of 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 no. 4135C-S | Jul 22, 2024 | Christian Mysticism in Therapy, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
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...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 22, 2024 | Christian Mysticism in Therapy, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Buildings and Architecture, Psychology of Modernism Post Modernism and the Meta Modern, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Paul Ricouer? Paul Ricoeur (1913-2005) was one of the most influential French philosophers of the 20th century. His wide-ranging work made major contributions to the fields of phenomenology, hermeneutics, existentialism, theology and literary theory. Ricoeur...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Jul 21, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Philosophy for Therapists, Psychology of Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
Who was Hans-Georg Gadamer? Hans-Georg Gadamer (1900-2002) was a German philosopher and a leading figure in the field of hermeneutics, the theory and practice of interpretation. His work has had a profound impact on a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy,...
