Author: Dr. Thomas Maples
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5 Ground Rules for Divorce Negotiation — Maples Family Law
Divorce negotiations can be tough, which is why many people choose to work with a Stockton family law attorney who understands the process and its impact on those going through it. But what is divorce negotiation, and how can you do it successfully? What is Divorce Negotiation? Negotiation during divorce is a back-and-forth between you… via…
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Today, I am Grateful For? (02/05/2018)
Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes of which all men have some. (Charles Dickens) Today is the first day of a grand experiment. As a psychotherapist, I have long assisted individuals alleviate the misfortunes from which they suffer. However, being exposed to the countertransference phenomenon,…
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Reveries of Consciousness Development
Personal Reveries from Early Consciousness Our journey to develop consciousness is intimately linked to the development of understanding that exists between life, death, and the other paradoxes that seem to govern the way our mind perceives and processes information. Therefore, the development of consciousness occurs during early childhood, matures throughout the lifecycle, encompasses both our…
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Child Custody, The Law, and What to Know.
If you’re like many parents who are going through divorce, you know you need a child custody lawyer who understands what you – and your children – are going through. Divorce is an emotional rollercoaster, and it can cause kids emotional trauma, so you want the whole process to go as smoothly as possible. But… via…
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Our Archetypal Beginnings
Our Archetypal Beginnings explores the initial archetypal themes that drive the psychological development process of individuation from a Jungian perspective.
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Alchemical Hermeneutics & The Lifelong Journey to Realize Self
Alchemical Hermeneutics and the Lifelong Journey to Realize Self explores methods by which we can understand the depths and language of our developing soul
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5 Ways to Help Your Teen Cope With Divorce
Another great article from Maples Family Law. If you’re like most parents going through divorce, you’re wondering, “Is divorce bad for kids?” The good news is that although it can be difficult to deal with, children of divorce often bounce back while become more resilient and able to cope with life’s challenges than they were…
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A Developmental Theory of Jungian Psychology
The History between Hermann Hesse and Carl Jung The psychological theories of Carl Gustav Jung share a common history with the writing of Siddhartha. Hesse (2002) began work on this story in 1919 and completed the first portion of the story by 1920. He then underwent a period of severe writer’s block from which he sought…
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Siddhartha, Archetypal Development, & The Lifelong Individuation Process
Introduction Purpose. In this theoretical work, I explore whether a developmental sequence of archetypes occurs during the lifelong individuation process. Human development is a key concept for the theory underlying psychology and its practice; however, the lack of a developmental perspective based on the theoretical tenets of analytical psychology shows…
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Myths around Fatherhood, Divorce, & Child Custody
Maples Family Law provides quality legal help for fathers in Stockton and greater San Joaquin County California.
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Siddhartha: An Archetypal Journey Towards Self-Realization
I lay the foundation for a lifelong developmental theory based on Carl Jung’s theory of individuation as it relates to the archetypal journey of the Buddha.
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Is Divorce Bad for Your Children?
Maples Family Law Explores ways divorce affects children and steps you can take to delimit the psychological damage divorce has on their emotional health.