64th Annual Conference

Friday, March 9

Afternoon Workshops

2:45-6:00 P.M.

Workshop 58

Dream Appreciation Group: An Experiential Workshop to Fulfill the Promise of Group Work with Dreams

Chair:        

Karen Shore, Ph.D., CGP,  Private Practice, Santa Monica, California

When a group works together on dreams, the myriad of feelings and associations generated is truly powerful.  Using attendees' dreams, a safe process will allow all to be engaged with the dream and the group.  Discussion of group process and adapting it to one's own work will follow. Confidentiality emphasized. 

experiential, didactic, demonstration, sharing of work experiences

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:
1. Integrate dream work into their therapy groups.
2. Maximize emotional experiencing and insight during group work with dreams.
3. Apply the method used in the workshop to provide a safe structure for vulnerable clients who wish to work with dreams in group. 

Course References:

1. Ullman, M. (1984). Group dream work and healing.  Contemporary Psychoanalysis. 20, 120-130.
2. Ullman, M. (1996). Appreciating Dreams:  A group approach. Thousand Oaks, CA:  Sage Publications, Inc. 
3. Ullman, M. & Zimmerman, N. (1979). Working with Dreams. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons.