There is a lot to learn about dreams and dreaming, and much of it is yet to be discovered.

Here are some of my favorite resources, grouped by general subject and perspective. I hope this list points you to what you need.

Introductions to Jungian-Oriented Dreamwork: Books, Publications, and Websites

Good Introductions to Jungian Theory and Dreamwork
  • Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth – Robert Johnson
  • Dream Theatres of the Soul – Jean Benedict Raffa
  • The Wisdom of Your Dreams – Jeremy Taylor
  • The Living Labyrinth – Jeremy Taylor (first published as Dream Work)
  • Where People Fly and Water Runs Uphill – Jeremy Taylor
  • Dream Language – Bob Hoss
  • Finding Meaning in the Second Half of LIfe – James Hollis
  • Living an Examined Life – James Hollis
  • You Tube videos: James Hollis
  • www.compassdreamwork.com
  • This Jungian Life – podcast
Dreamwork and Spiritual Growth from a Judeo-Christian perspective
  • Dream Prayers – Tallulah Lyons
  • Natural Spirituality – Joyce Rockwood Hudson
  • Dreams and Spiritual Growth – Patricia Berne and Louis Savory
  • Dreaming in Church: Dream Work as a Spiritual Practice for Christians – Geoff Nelson
  • The Chocolate-Covered Umbrella: Discovering Your Dream Code – Tilda Norberg
  • Dreams: God’s Forgotten Language – John Sanford
  • Unopened Letters from God; Using Biblical Dreams to Unlock Your Nightly Dreams – Bob Haden
  • Jung and Christianity: The Challenge of Reconciliation – Wallace B Clift
  • The Rose (biannual publication) www.theroseintheworld.org
  • www.seedwork.org (includes podcasts from Kanuga Summer Dream Conferences: Haden Inst.
Working and Playing with Your Dreams
  • The Art of Dreaming: Tools for Creative Dreamwork – Jill Mellick
  • Shadow Dance – David Richo
  • Romancing the Shadow – Zweig and Wolf
  • Dream Language – Bob Hoss
  • Dream Symbol Work – Patricia Berne and Louis Savary
  • Belonging – Toko-pa Turner
Dreams, Health, and Healing
  • Dreams and Guided Imagery – Tallulah Lyons
  • Dreams that Can Save Your Life – Larry Burke and Kathleen O’Keefe Kanavos
  • Why We Sleep – Matthew Walker
  • The Mindful Way to a Good Night’s Sleep – Tzivia Gover

Dream Psychology and Science
Why We Sleep
Why We Dream

  • Jung’s Map of the Soul – Murray Stein
  • Private Myths – Anthony Stevens
  • Healing Night – Rubin Naiman
  • Introduction section in A Dictionary of Dream Symbols – Eric Ackroyd
  • Boundaries of the Soul – June Singer
  • huffingtonpost.com – look for blogs by Dr. Michael Brues, “the Sleep Doctor”
  • www.asdreams.org – website of the International Association for the Study of Dreams
Dream-related Memoirs
  • Memories, Dreams, Reflections – Carl Jung
  • Balancing Heaven and Earth – Robert Hoss
  • Guided by Dreams – Rachel Norment (breast cancer survivor’s journey)
Dream & Symbol Dictionaries
  • A Dictionary of Dream Symbols – Eric Ackroyd
  • Animal Speak – Ted Andrews
  • An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols – J.C. Cooper
  • The Secret Language of Dreams: A Visual Key to Dreams & Meanings – David Fontana
  • A Dictionary of Symbols – J.E. Cirlot
  • www.dreammoods.com
In Nashville
  • The Nashville Jung Circle is a welcoming group who enjoys studying and sharing Jungian ideas. We host events each month- check out the calendar at www.nashvillejungcircle.org
  • The Community Dreamwork Initiative: free introductory dreamwork sessions, book studies, and Lunch and Learn meetings at public libraries: this is a partnership between the Nashville Jung Circle and the Nashville Public Library

Laura’s Publications

“Spiritual Dreamwork: A Case Study” in Spirituality and Health © 2020 Spirituality and Health
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A Field guide to Dreaming – A Handbook for Dreamers and Dream Groups 2017 ​©
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Dream Journal Template: a Companion to the Field Guide
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“Fire by Night” in Alive Now May/June 2004: “Visions and Voices” © Upper Room
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“Revelation in the Parking Lot” in The Rose Summer/Fall 2002 © Upper Room
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“The Fish are in the River” in Editor’s Note: Alive Now July/August 2006: Mystery and Meaning © Upper Room
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“Power and Terror and Beauty” in Alive Now July/August 2009: Imagination © Upper Room
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“A Comedy in Seven Acts” in The Upper Room Disciplines 2007 © Upper Room
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