Main description:

Place of dreams in relational analysis and therapy is important but not well covered * Looks at the work of the 4 main theorists in this area * Offers up a unique synergy of the ideas in this area

Contents:

Setting the Context: Using Dreams to Enhance Psychotherapy; Introduction to Setting the Context; What Research and Experts Say About Dreams' Influence on Psychotherapy ; Relational Psychoanalytic Use of Dreams for Enhancing Therapy and Self-growth ; The Intimate Connection Between Dreams and Different Kinds of Relationships ; Summary ; John S. Antrobus: Keep Asking Better Questions and Getting Better Answers ; Introduction of John S. Antrobus ; Overview of Interview ; Analysis of Interview ; Summary ; G. William Domhoff: Sharing Information ; Introduction of G. William Domhoff ; Overview of Interview ; Analysis of Interview ; Summary ; Mark J. Blechner: Having the Privilege of Entering the Lives of Others ; Introduction of Mark J. Blechner ; Overview of Interview ; Analysis of Interview ; Summary ; J. Allan Hobson: Recognizing the Person Behind the Scientific Discovery ; Introduction of J. Allan Hobson; Overview of Interview ; Analysis of Interview ; Summary ; Pulling it all Together: Shaping Lives Through the Synergistic Quality of Dreams and Relationships ; Argument Summary ; References ;