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Dream Tending & Nightmare Therapy

Dreams speak in the language of symbols, metaphors, parables, and archetypes. There are many different ways of incorporating dreamwork into your life's journey of self-discovery and healing. Working with dreams and nightmares is a great way of deriving meaning from the stories and visions our subconscious minds. There are many types of dreams other than they typical night time ones that can occur in different states of consciousness; daydreams, hypnagogic visions, sleep paralysis, night terrors, etc. The meanings of one's dreams are highly individualized and the best interpretation comes from the dreamer themselves. 

Why work with dreams?

  • overcome past trauma, fears & phobias

  • increase overall self-awareness & lucidity

  • discover personal depths & work with the "shadow-self"

  • engage with spiritual or enlightening experiences

  • discover emotional, mental, & physical healing

  • explore the nature of consciousness

  • heighten creativity in waking and sleep states

  • put an end to recurring nightmares

  • improve waking-life activities such as music performance or sports training

  • grow a sense of community when working in groups

What to Expect

There are so many ways to work with dreams! Some activities or themes that might come up in session are:​

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  • Image Rehearsal Therapy (IRT)

  • embodiment of dream characters

  • somatic experiencing (felt sense)

  • dream re-scripting/re-writing

  • cognitive analysis

  • intuitive associations

  • lucid dreaming techniques

  • active imagination activities

  • integration and meaning in waking life

Virtual Dream Circle

Dream circles are a fun collaborative conversation where participants can share their dreams and nightmares in a supportive environment. It is a fantastic way to acknowledge, process, heal, and find meaning in them. Dream sharing can also be a great way to help build a sense of community or support which can be particularly helpful for those suffering from nightmares or sleep paralysis. Working with dreams in a group setting can help you grow in your spirituality, and help you understand the powerful workings of your subconscious mind.​​

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Come prepared with a dream or two, a pen, a journal, and your sense of curiosity! ✨
 

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Bronwyn von Niessen, RCC

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