Exploring Dreamwork in Group Counseling

Exploring Dreamwork in Group Counseling

Presenter: Troy Gregorino, M.Ed., LPC

This workshop introduces some of the major historical and contemporary theoretical conceptualizations of dreaming. It also provides practical guidance for counselors seeking to engage clients by exploring dreams within the group setting to promote enhanced problem-solving, well-being, and self-discovery. 

References:

Hackett, M. (2020). A systematic review of therapist experience of dream working in contemporary psychotherapy. International Journal of Dream Research, 13(2), 182-191. https://doi.org/10.11588/ijodr.2020.2.71162

Ullman, M. (1994). The experiential dream group: its applications in the training of therapists. Dreaming 4, 223-229.

Objectives:

1. Participants will learn a brief history of dream work, including diverse cultural and theoretical perspectives
2. Participants will understand a select review of contemporary research on dreaming
3. Participants will learn ways to integrate an experiential approach to dreamwork in group counseling

Questions about the workshop can be sent to:

oasgw1@gmail.com