Dreaming and Being Dreamt: The Psychoanalytic Function of Dreams

John Schneider's book "Dreaming and Being Dreamt" explores the concept that we are most alive in our dreaming and that it is through dreaming that we come to life. It builds upon the theoretical foundations of Ogden and Bion and suggests that all dreams are psychological works in progress, containing aspects of emotional experience that are too disturbing to dream on one's own. The book offers rich clinical exchanges between patient and analyst and demonstrates the importance of talking-as-dreaming in contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In his groundbreaking work, Dreaming and Being Dreamt, John Schneider delves into the profound concept that encompasses the essence of all emotional functioning: that we are most alive in our dreaming. Schneider expands upon the theoretical foundations laid by Ogden and Bion, elucidating how the unconscious goal of the patient, and the task of the analyst, is to engage in dreaming the patient into existence in a more profound and fuller way than the patient has been able to dream on their own. This book goes on to propose that all dreams are psychological works in progress, containing aspects of emotional experience that may be too disturbing to dream on one's own. Each chapter of this book presents rich clinical exchanges between the patient and the analyst, showcasing Schneider's skillful approach to dreaming the analytic session and the significance of talking-as-dreaming in contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice. With fresh insights on theory and captivating clinical vignettes, this book becomes an invaluable resource for all psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic psychotherapists seeking to delve into the latest thinking on dreamwork.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 155 x 236 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032471105