by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 22, 2025 | Anthropology and Evolutionary Psychology for Therapy, Discover + Heal + Grow: Taproot Therapy Collective Podcast Episodes, Mythology and Therapy
“Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love.” – Rainer Maria...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology
What Does Orange Mean in a Dream? Vibrant, energetic, and captivating, the color orange has long been associated with the fires of passion, the spark of creativity, and the alchemy of personal transformation. From the warm glow of a sunset to the bold brushstrokes of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 8, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Mythology and Therapy, Recovering from Abuse, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
Insights from Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Hindu Mythology for Psychotherapy, Creativity and Trauma Why do Depth Psychologists Use Mythology in Therapy? Mythology has long been recognized as a powerful tool for understanding the human psyche and the complexities of...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Sep 25, 2024 | Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Symbolism and Meaning in Psychotherapy
The Jester Archetype in Jungian Psychology: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Trickster’s Role in the Collective Unconscious Understanding the Jester Through Jung’s Lens We used branding archetypes when we designed our practice, Taproot Therapy Collective in...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 4, 2024 | Alabama Local History, Jungian Therapy and Depth Psychology, Phenomenology and Existential Psychology
What is the Trickster Archetype “The trickster likes few things better than tweaking the nose of the doubters. They exist in the liminal space beyond proof, crossing boundaries at a whim, promising hidden knowledge they will never share.” ― Thomm Quackenbush, The...
