Publisher Description

This volume summarizes the knowledge that science has been able to amass about the world of dreams since Freud first published his book "Interpretation of Dreams" in 1900. Vedfelt reviews, in depth, the large body of research about dreams that has found its way into the literature, from the work of Freud and Jung to that of many other important investigators, including Alfred Adler, Erich Fromm, Montague Ullman, Calvin Hall and Medard Boss. Vedfelt also discusses dream-work in gestalt therapy and psychodrama, and describes the results of modern laboratory investigations of sleep and dreaming. How organic diseases and physical symptoms affect dreams, the relationship between dreams and psychosis, parapsychological phenomena, esoteric dream understanding and consciousness-expanding dreams are among other subjects covered. This handbook should be of interest both to professionals and to those with a general interest in the subject.

Author Biography

Ole Vedfelt is president of the Institute for Integrated Psychotherapy in Denmark. He is a practicing psychotherapist and has written widely about dreams and other psychological subjects.

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. Freud and the Neo-Freudians. 2. Jung and the Neo-Jungians. 3. Dreams and waking lifestyle. 4. Existential and phenomenological dream interpretation. 5. Experiential dreamwork. 6. Laboratory work with sleep and dreams. 7. Dream and the body. 8. Dreams and parapsychology. 9. Esoteric dream understanding. 10. Dream and birth experience. 11. Dreams and consciousness-expanding techniques. 12. Dreams and psychosis. 13. Dream and society. 14. Other directions and methods. 15. Multidimensional dream interpretation. References. Index.

Review

His process provides the reader with a depth and richness to stimulate the rational mind and imagination alike. The scholarship is backed up with years of experience in public and private practice. Indeed, I would rank Ole Vedfeld's study as among the best of its kind; certainly a volume of reflective reference to be keep on hand by both professional and lay dream-culture worker. -- Dream Network Journal
This is a comprehensive, clearly written and translated book which covers a wide range of approaches. This is a useful and welcome addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in dream work. -- Dramatherapy
Unusually comprehensive in its scope and depth, this compendium of dream theory and interpretation backs up Danish psychotherapist Vedfelt's basic premise: any dream contains multiple layers of meaning that can be tapped if the dream is analysed from a number of different angles...This is an indispensable resource for psychotherapists and researchers that will also stimulate laypersons who are serious about remembering and analysing their dreams. -- Publishers Weekly
This book without a doubt is destined to become a classic...of great importance to anyone interested in dreams. -- Symbolon (Holland)
I find Vedfelt's book impressive and inspiring. Notwithstanding its high academic and theoretical content, the book is entertaining and a pleasure to read. Vedfelt has provided a powerful and important contribution to the study of the world of dreams. -- Society for Analytical Psychology
Ole Vedfelt's book "The Dimensions of Dreams" with its wealth of dream material and excellent examples from the theory and practice of the different schools must be considered to be the best general introduction to this fascinating subject today. -- Die Welt (Leading German Newspaper)
Anyone who is interested in the phenomenon, both lay and professional, can find an excellent overview of the many tendencies, illustrated by many dreams and their explanations. -- Nederlandse Bibliotheek Dienst (Dutch Library Service)

Long Description

This volume summarizes the knowledge that science has been able to amass about the world of dreams since Freud first published his book ''Interpretation of Dreams'' in 1900. Vedfelt reviews, in depth, the large body of research about dreams that has found its way into the literature, from the work of Freud and Jung to that of many other important investigators, including Alfred Adler, Erich Fromm, Montague Ullman, Calvin Hall and Medard Boss. Vedfelt also discusses dream-work in gestalt therapy and psychodrama, and describes the results of modern laboratory investigations of sleep and dreaming. How organic diseases and physical symptoms affect dreams, the relationship between dreams and psychosis, parapsychological phenomena, esoteric dream understanding and consciousness-expanding dreams are among other subjects covered. This handbook should be of interest both to professionals and to those with a general interest in the subject.

Review Text

Anyone who is interested in the phenomenon, both lay and professional, can find an excellent overview of the many tendencies, illustrated by many dreams and their explanations.

Review Quote

' His process provides the reader with a depth and richness to stimulate the rational mind and imagination alike. The scholarship is backed up with years of experience in public and private practice. Indeed, I would rank Ole Vedfeld's study as among the best of its kind; certainly a volume of reflective reference to be keep on hand by both professional and lay dream-culture worker.'- Dream Network Journal

Description for Reader

'This is a comprehensive, clearly written and translated book which covers a wide range of approaches. This is a useful and welcome addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in dreamwork.'-Dramatherapy, Vol.27, Summer 2005'Unusually comprehensive in its scope and depth, this compendium of dream theory and interpretation backs up Danish psychotherapist Vedfelt's basic premise: any dream contains multiple layers of meaning that can be tapped if the dream is analysed from a number of different anglesThis is an indispensable resource for psychotherapists and researchers that will also stimulate laypersons who are serious about remembering and analysing their dreams.'-

Description for Sales People

Bestseller in original Danish edition - 40,000 copies sold

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