Dream Analysis

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  • Created on: 02-01-13 13:32
How does the main assumption (unconscious mind) directly link to the aims of Dream Analysis?
To make the unconscious issues conscious, so they can be resolved
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Why do we use dream analysis?
It enables one to have access to wishes or fears a person may have repressed
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What does the therapist do first in Dream Analysis (DA)?
Draw up two layers of the patients dream
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What are the two layers of a dream?
Manifest content - the "storyline" and the latent content - the underlying meaning
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What does the therapist assume about the dream?
That events are symbolic to deeper unconscious wishes or fears
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Give an example of symbolic events in a dream?
Crossing a wobbly bridge could sybolise a fear of failing exams due to unrealistic parental expectations
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What does the therapist do secondly?
Call a link between the maifest and latent content
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What is the link called?
Dream-work
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What does dream-work do?
Transform forbiddon wishes into a non-threatening form
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What does the therapist have to be careful of when transforming a dream?
The therapist cannot force an interpretation onto a client
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What does the therapist do thirdly?
They help the client see the conflicts in the unconscious mind and relate them to present-day problems
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What happens last in therapy?
The client would gain insight so they experience catharsis (emotional release) and problems are resolved
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Give an example of things after catharsis?
Anxiety about failing exams should lift
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What did Bergin find?
83% success rate compared to 30% in controlled groups
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What does Dream Analysis suggest about PA?
Allows one to understand the assumptions of the PA, showing how the uncnscious mind and childhood closely relate
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