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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