Appreciating dreams : a group approach

목차 (Table of Contents)

• CONTENTS
• Foreword = xiii
• Introduction = xvii
• How to Make the Best Use of This Book = xxii
• Acknowledgments = xxv
• A Dream = xxvii
• 1. The Dreamer and the Dream : An Overview = 1
• Three Aspects of Dream Content = 4
• Why Work in Dream Groups? = 6
• An Overview of the Process = 8
• Joya's Dream = 8
• 2. Stage 1 : A Dream Is Shared = 20
• Stage 1A : Dream Selection = 20
• Recency of the Dream = 21
• Length of the Dream = 24
• How Interesting Must a Dream Be? = 25
• Writing the Dream = 26
• Confidentiality = 28
• The Safety Factor = 28
• The Discovery Factor = 29
• Stage 1B : Clarification of the Dream = 29
• Problems = 30
• 3. Stage 2 : The Group Tasks Over = 32
• Instruction to the Dreamer = 32
• Instruction to the Group = 33
• Specific Instructions to the Group = 34
• The Safety Factor = 35
• The Discovery Factor = 36
• Problems = 37
• Stage 2A : Sharing Feelings = 37
• Stage 2B : Offering Meanings = 38
• Issues = 41
• Helpful Hints = 43
• An Illustrative Dream = 43
• Sarah's Dream = 44
• 4. Stage 3A : Back to the Dreamer = 52
• The Dreamer's Response = 52
• The Safety Factor = 53
• The Discovery Factor = 54
• Problems = 54
• 5. Stage 3B. 1 : The Dialogue Begins : The Search for Context = 57
• The Search for the Recent Context = 60
• Problems = 66
• Issues = 68
• Helpful Hints = 69
• An Illustrative Session = 70
• Stage 1A : The Dream Is Shared = 71
• Stage 1B : The Dream Is Clarified = 71
• Stage 2A : The Group Shares Feelings = 71
• Stage 2B : Meanings Are Offered = 72
• Stage 3A : Michael's Response = 72
• Stage 3B. 1 : Amplifying the Recent Context = 73
• Stage 3B. 2 : Playing the Dream Back = 73
• Stage 3B. 3 ; Michael Invites the Orchestration = 74
• Stage 4 : The Follow-Up = 74
• 6. Stage 3B. 2 : Playback : The Dream Itself = 77
• The Safety Factor = 78
• The Discovery Factor = 78
• The Technique of the Playback = 79
• Problems = 80
• Issues = 81
• Hints = 82
• An Illustrative Session = 83
• Lila's Dream = 83
• Stage 3A : Lila's Response = 84
• Stage 3B. 1 : Amplifying the Recent Context = 85
• Stage 3B. 2 : Lila Invites the Playback = 85
• Stage 3B. 3 : Lila Invites the Orchestration = 86
• Comment = 88
• 7. Stage 3B. 3 and Stage 4 : Orchestration - Harmonizing Image and Reality - and Follow-Up = 90
• Definitions to the Group Members = 90
• Instructions to the Group Members = 92
• Intructions to the Dreamer = 93
• The Art of Listening = 94
• The Technique of Orchestration = 95
• The Safety Factor = 99
• The Discovery Factor = 100
• Problems = 100
• Helpful Hints = 101
• Traps to Avoid = 102
• An Illustrative Session = 102
• Ann's Dream = 103
• Ann's Response = 103
• Ann Invites the Dialogue : Amplifying the Context = 105
• Ann Invites the Playback = 105
• Ann Invites the Orchestration = 106
• Ann's Closing Comment = 107
• Delayed Orchestration = 107
• Stage 4 : Follow-Up = 110
• 8. The Leader = 113
• The Dual Role = 113
• Leading the Group Through the Stages = 114
• Keeping Track of the Time = 114
• Keeping the Process on Trak = 116
• Manageing Tensions That Arise in the Group = 118
• Concern With Completeness = 122
• Being the Spokesperson for the Group = 123
• Furthering the Group's Responsibility = 124
• On Sharing a Dream = 124
• Final Comments = 125
• 9. A Manual for Leaders = 127
• General Considerations = 127
• Stage 1A : Sharing the Dream = 128
• Stage 1B : Clarifying the Dream = 129
• Stage 2A : Working With Feelings = 129
• Stage 2B : Working With Metaphors = 130
• Stage 3A : The Dreamer's Response = 130
• Stage 3B. 1 : Search for Context = 131
• Stage 3B. 2 : Playback = 132
• Stage 3B. 3 : The Orchestration = 133
• Closing the Session = 133
• Stage 4 : Follow-up = 133
• Problems = 134
• Rules : Breakable and Unbreakable = 136
• Criteria for Leadership = 137
• A Note on Note Taking = 139
• 10. Leading a New Group = 142
• The First Session = 143
• Stage 1A Concerns = 147
• Stage 1B Concerns = 148
• Stage 2A Concerns = 148
• Stage 2B Concerns = 148
• Stage 3A Concerns = 149
• Stage 3B Concerns = 150
• 11. The Dreamer = 151
• The Decision to Engage in Group Dream Work = 151
• Beginning Attitudes Toward Dream Work = 153
• Deciding to Share a Dream = 154
• Sharing the Dream : Stage 1A = 155
• Clarifying the Dream : Stage 1B = 157
• Playing With a Dream : Stage 2 = 158
• Instructions to the Dreamer = 158
• The Dreamer Responds : Stage 3A = 161
• Questions and Answers : Stage 3B = 164
• On One's Own : Stage 4 = 166
• Problem Areas = 167
• 12. The Group = 169
• Listening to the Dream : Stage 1A = 170
• Clarifying the Dream : Stage 1B = 171
• Borrowing the Dream : Stage 2 = 172
• Images and Feelings : Stage 2A = 174
• Images and Meaning : Stage 2B = 176
• Listening to the Dreamer : Stage 3A = 180
• The Dialogue : Stage 3B = 182
• The Search for Context : Stage 3B. 1 = 182
• Objectifying the Dream : Stage 3B. 2 = 184
• Orchestrating the Dream : Stage 3B. 3 = 189
• More About Discoveries = 189
• More on the Question of Safety = 190
• Traps to Be Avoided = 191
• Concern With One's Own Process = 194
• Minor Misunderstandings = 195
• Other Considerations = 196
• A Word About Dreamism = 199
• A Few Final Comments = 200
• 13. Forming a Group = 202
• Size of the Group = 202
• Makeup of the Group = 203
• Age = 203
• Gender = 204
• Education and Cultural Background = 204
• Practical Pointers = 206
• 14. On One's Own or With Another = 208
• A Very Small Group : Working With One Another = 210
• Hints to the Helper = 211
• 15. A Note on Repetitive Dreams = 213
• Betty's Dream = 213
• John's Dream = 215
• Group Members Share Their Fellingd = 215
• Stage 2B : Metaphors = 216
• John's Response = 216
• The Context Is Explored = 217
• The Playback Begins = 217
• Orchestrating Projections = 219
• John's Final Comment = 220
• Follow-Up = 220
• A Note on Dream Time = 221
• 16. Dream and Healing = 223
• The Virtues of Group Dream Work = 224
• Dreaming, Healing, and Creativity = 227
• 17. Dream Appreciation and Therapy = 229
• Differences and Similarities = 230
• Professional Responses = 233
• Psychotherapy Constraints = 234
• Dream Appreciation Constraints = 235
• Psychotherapy Advantages = 235
• Dream Appreciation Advantages = 235
• 18. The Future of Dream Appreciation = 236
• Frequently Asked Questions = 238
• Criticisms and Objections = 239
• Looking to the Future = 240
• Epilogue = 243
• Appendix = 247
• References = 261
• Index = 263
• About the Author = 273