The Dream Belongs to the Dreamer
A Hands-On, How-To, Step-by-Step Guide To Understanding Your Dreams
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The Dream Belongs to the DreamerVelva Lee Heraty, MSW, Certified Jungian Depth Psychotherapist
PrefaceWe all dream. Many of us spend restless nights tossing and turning over mysterious, provocative dream images and symbols. Images and symbols that can be both intriguing and terrifying. Sometimes we have a BIG dream, a dream that haunts us for months. Other times nightmares hold us in their grip, our hearts pounding. Perhaps we cry out. Some nights we may have a sensuous body dream or a garden-variety dream that rehashes the day’s events. Whatever type of dream we have, most of us are adrift and confused by its impact and meaning. Often we run to a bookstore, go online, or visit a library to look up the symbols, thus giving our precious dream away to a total stranger. After reading this book you'll never be confused by a dream and its meaning again.Introduction
Imagine yourself standing on the shore at the edge of a vast sea stretching as far as you can see. You're a busy person with many demands on your time but as you stand there in your quieter moments you wonder how far away the other shore is or does the sea roll on forever? Then one restless day you imagine the far shore. It seems to call to you and something very deep inside you stirs. It feels like an awakening. You look back and see that nothing has changed but then, once you look forward, the beckoning feels stronger. You begin to pace the shoreline wanting more. More what? The answer isn't clear but the feeling strengthens. Then one day you suddenly realize you need to go to the far shore. As this need becomes urgent, off in the distance you see a small vessel growing larger as it nears. You eagerly hail it waving both arms and in a few compelling moments your journey to the far shore begins. You never look back.
Table of Contents
Preface and IntroductionAbout the AuthorChapter I Understanding the ChallengeChapter II The Three Guiding PrinciplesChapter III Finding the Primary Symbol-Julia's DreamChapter IV Our Theoretical Guides-A Brief IntroductionChapter V To the Heart of Your DreamsChapter VI The Primary SymbolChapter VII Deeper Work with Symbols Chapter VIIIThe Subjective Nature of Dreams-Bill's DreamChapter IX Rest and ReviewChapter X Archetypes Chapter XI The Primary Symbol as an Archetype--Tom's DreamChapter XII Archetypes and Dream TheoryChapter XIII The Shadow Transformed-Amanda's DreamChapter XIV The Hero’s Journey-Peter's DreamChapter XV Conclusion Addition I: SSIM Full OutlineAddition II: Defining TermsAddition III: Dreamer’s Toolkit
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The Dream Belongs to the Dreamer is a compelling hands-on, how-to guide professionally designed to help you unravel the mysteries of your dreams. You will be expertly guided through chapter after chapter of steps, techniques, definitions, and examples to help you more fully understand your dreams on their deepest levels. Five fascinating true-life stories of insightful dream dialogues are included to show you just how rewarding and meaningful this new method, called Subjective Symbol Immersion©, truly is. Included are sections set aside for your personal notes and reflections so you can go at your own pace. In addition, to help make your dreamwork journey as meaningful as possible, there is a Dreamer’s Toolkit of wonderful and fun exercises and a Glossary of Terms in the back of the book. Here is one reader’s review: “From time to time I’ve been jolted by an extraordinary book that stops my world. It forces me to look at “reality” in a different way, a more expansive and meaningful way in which I can more easily connect to my true self. The Dream Belongs to the Dreamer is such a book. It will help anyone willing to apply its unique method to their dreams achieve a healthy and creative life in harmony and balance. I know it did for me.” Stephen Danzig, President, The IDA Projects, London.
About the Author
Velva Lee Heraty is a nationally recognized expert on dreams. She achieved her Masters of Social Work from Loyola University, Chicago and her Depth Psychotherapist Certification from the Jung Institute in Evanston, IL. After the 9/11 terrorist attack Velva volunteered to be a resource for the National Nightmare Hotline. She is a member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams and the Society of Professional Journalists. Cover Art by Rebekah Eugenia Lazaridis