Abstract
An individual's dream is a unique production that offers insight into the conversation that occurs between the conscious and unconscious 'mind'. Dreams are important as they allow insight into the transference, countertransference, dissociated aspects of the self, and the nature of the therapeutic alliance. In the treatment of addicted individuals, psychodynamically oriented addiction specialists have offered techniques and understanding in working with dream material. This paper offers the shared analysis of a dream by a patient in recovery and her therapist. The dream's meaning is explored from an interpersonal perspective.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 157-161 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Substance Use |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Addiction
- Dreams
- Interpersonal perspective
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Health(social science)