In this reprint from 1988, psychologist Robbins discusses the history of interpretation, theories about dreams and how they relate to sleep studies, mental illness, symbolism, recall, specific subjects, creativity, nightmares, and telepathy. Dream analysis is covered in the second section of the book, as Robbins outlines how to use sketching, painting, visualization, directed and free association, and acting out through methods of Gestalt therapy. The final chapter describes using dream interpretation in life analysis. Robbins avoids technical language so that the book is accessible to a general audience.
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In this reprint from 1988, psychologist Robbins discusses the history of interpretation, theories about dreams and how they relate to sleep studies, mental illness, symbolism, recall, specific subjects, creativity, nightmares, and telepathy. Dream analysis is covered in the second section of the book, as Robbins outlines how to use sketching, painting, visualization, directed and free association, and acting out through methods of Gestalt therapy. The final chapter describes using dream interpretation in life analysis. Robbins avoids technical language so that the book is accessible to a general audience. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Our dreams fascinate us as individuals and as a society. What do surveys report people dream about? How about the dreams of the blind? The mentally ill? What does research show about the possibility of dream telepathy? How did the ancient people view dreams? This wide-ranging book also discusses such topics as REM studies, the effects of experimental stimulation on dream content, research on dreams and creativity, symbolism, and nightmares. The book explores a number of techniques used to analyze dreams, illustrating these approaches with dream examples and case studies.