by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 20, 2024 | Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Who was Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling? Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling (1775-1854), a German philosopher, had a significant impact on the development of psychology and psychotherapy, especially in understanding trauma. His ideas about the psyche, the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 20, 2024 | History of Psychotherapy
Who was Anna Freud? Anna Freud (1895-1982) was an Austrian-British psychoanalyst and a pioneer in the field of child psychoanalysis. As the youngest daughter of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, Anna Freud was immersed in the world of psychoanalytic...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 18, 2024 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Mental Health Resources in Alabama
The Impact of Color on Somatics and Cognition: Insights from Emotional Transformation Therapy Color plays a profound role in shaping our emotional experiences and cognitive processes. The therapy modality Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), pioneered by Dr. Steven...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 17, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology, Psychology of Design and Architecture
What Can the Origins of Religion Teach Us? The origins and evolution of human religious like thought have long fascinated scholars, but they may also hold the keys to therapy and religion. . By examining the archaeological record, mythological narratives, and the...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
Coincidentia Oppositorum, Negative Theology, and the Path to Enlightenment Nicholas of Cusa (1401-1464), also known as Cusanus, was a prominent 15th century German philosopher, theologian, and mystic whose visionary ideas had a profound impact on the development of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Who was Amalric of Bena ? Amalric of Bena, a medieval French theologian and philosopher who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, developed a unique and influential system of mystical theology that has had significant resonance with modern depth psychology,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Angelus Silesius and the Mystical Path of Self-Transcendence Angelus Silesius, born Johannes Scheffler (1624-1677), was a German mystic, poet, and theologian whose works profoundly impacted the development of Christian mysticism and spirituality. His enigmatic and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Jungian Concepts, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Who was Pseudo-Dionysius? Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, a mysterious figure who wrote under the pseudonym of Dionysius the Areopagite, a convert of St. Paul mentioned in Acts 17:34, is one of the most influential Christian mystics and theologians. His writings,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Jul 5, 2024 | Depth Psychology Approaches and Techniques, Mystics, Gurus, and Spiritual Philosophers
Robert Grosseteste and the Medieval Roots of the Science-Spirituality Dialogue Robert Grosseteste (c. 1175-1253) was an English theologian, philosopher, and scientist who played a significant role in the development of scientific thought in medieval Europe. His ideas...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Apr 25, 2024 | Jungian Concepts
Mapping the Mythic Psyche The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a popular tool for understanding individual personality differences. But when combined with John Beebe’s model of the eight cognitive functions, it becomes a powerful lens for exploring not just...
