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Psychology: Dreams And Dreaming

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  Total Pages: 11.87
  Total Words: 2968
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Psychology: Dreams and Dreaming


January 13, 1997

     Dreams, a nightly gift and a part of the natural process of being alive,
are being rediscovered by our publisher. The meaning and value of your dreams
will vary according to what you and your society decide.  Our society is
changing. We used to only value dreams in the context of psychotherapy.  There
are also a few assumptions about dreams.  One is that you are always the final
authority on what the dream means. Others can offer insight, suggestions and
techniques for exploration and expression, but no one knows what the final
meaning and value of the dreams will be for you, except you.  Another assumption
is that dreams come in the service of wholeness and health. If you find an
interpretation that does not fit this, perhaps you need to change methods of
interpretation. Dream interpretations that lead you toward self-criticism,
depression or despair are simply wrong and if these conditions persist you may
wish to seek help from others. Finally, there is no such thing as a dream with
one meaning. If you feel stuck on one meaning or feel another person is pushing
one meaning, it is time to reconsider your methods and approach. (Lemley p. 17).

     Clinical dream work is done within the context of psychotherapy and
clinical and sleep research have different approaches and goals than peer dream
work.  (Koch-Sheras p.16).

     A dream is a period of spontaneous brain activity usually lasting from
about 5-40 minutes that occurs during sleep several times a night usually about
90 minute intervals (Barret p.8).

     There are also certain types of dreams.  There are fantasy, daydream and
waking dreams.  There are also lucid dreams, nightmares and night terrors.
There are also certain stages in the dream cycle.  In the first stage, your body
temperature drops, your eyes close and your brain waves begin regular alpha
rhythms, indicating a relaxed state.  Muscles lose their tension, breathing
becom...

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