About the course

Freud, Jung and Perls recognised the value of dreams. In Gestalt, dreams are brought alive through the Experiment; their mystery is unmasked by the client rather than the interpretations of the therapist. The process is often playful and reveals core themes and issues.
Course includes: 34 minutes video presentation by Steve Vinay Gunther, 12 core readings, 1 related book, 70 item quiz, Completion certificate for 10 CPE points.

Course content

  • 34 minutes of video presentation by Steve Vinay Gunther
  • 12 core readings
  • 0 additional readings
  • 1 related book
  • 70 item quiz
  • Completion certificate for 10 CPE points
  • Subtitles in 30 languages

Course curriculum

    1. Louis, R. (1992). An Evening of Dream Theatre with Jessica Allen by Shaman's Drum. Journal of Experiential Shamanism, 28, 40-49.

    2. Yalom, I. (1989). Chapter 10 In search of the dreamer. In Loves executioner and other tales of psychotherapy (pp. 230-270). Basic Books.

    1. Amram, D. (1991). The intruder A dream work session with commentary. The Gestalt Journal, 14(1), 68-80.

    2. Archer, A. X. (2021). Dreamwork techniques for past life unfinished business. Gestalt Psychotherapy Training Institute Malta.

    3. Cain, E. (2013). Between image and voice Dream work in Gestalt therapy. Gestalt Journal of Australia and New Zealand, 10(1), 48-59.

    4. Crocker, S. F. (2007). Dramatic Gestalt dreamwork. Gestalt Journal of Australia and New Zealand, 4, 67-84.

    5. Daniels, V. (2021). Dreams. Available: https: //consciousnessandculture.com/gestalt- therapy/gestalt-dream-work/ [Accessed 05.09.23]

    6. Gestalt. DreamLynx. httpwww.dreamlynx.comthegestalt.html.

    7. Ginger, S. (2007). Chapter seven Dreams in Gestalt therapy. In Gestalt therapy Art of contact (pp. 103-115). Routledge.

    8. Holzinger, B., Nierwetberg, F., Cosentino, L., & Mayer, L. (2021). DreameSenseMemory - a Gestalt-based dream-work approach embracing all our senses. Research in Psychotherapy Psychopathology, Process and Outcome, 24, 122-129.

    9. Meyer, K. (2016). Gestalt dreamwork. In J. E. Lewis & S. Krippner (Eds.), Working with dreams and PTSD nightmares 14 approaches for psychotherapists and counselors (pp. 51-67). Praeger.

    10. Perls, F. (1999). A dream session with a phobic. The Gestalt Journal, 22(1), 69-95.

    1. Video lecture on Dreamwork - 34 minute

    1. Quiz on Dreamwork

    1. 10. Dreamwork • Assessment 37 • Concept Map

    2. 10. Dreamwork • Assessment 38 • Reflection Form

    3. 10. Dreamwork • Assessment 39 • Core Readings - Focus summaries / concept maps

About the presenter

Steve Vinay Gunther

Dr Steve Vinay Gunther

Steve Vinay Gunther has studied Gestalt therapy since 1985 and founded Gestalt institutes in Australia, South Korea, and China. Since 2000, he has been an international Gestalt trainer, teaching in Asia, Egypt, South Africa, Mexico, Colombia, and the USA.

In addition to Gestalt therapy, Steve is trained in family therapy, narrative therapy, somatic therapy, career coaching, and family constellations. He has practiced and studied meditation since 1973 and previously served as a professor of Spiritual Psychology at the Ryokan Institute in Los Angeles.

Steve pioneered relational psychology with his concept, The Unvirtues, and designed the Relational Parenting system. He is the father of five children and grandfather to four boys.

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