Interpreting Dreams – An Introduction: Why we dream, the meaning of dreams and understanding the symbolism of dream

By Evelyn Schneider-Mark

Interpreting Dreams – An Introduction – Why we dream, the meaning of dreams and understanding the symbolism of dream

 

Dreams have a high significance throughout many cultures which has not been lost over time. But why are dreams so fascinating?

Every night we dream for about 1.5 hours. During that time there is a fascinating interaction between our physical and mental processes which allows us to look into our mind and subconscious. Our heartrate can increase and we produce hormones. Scientists have not yet been able to tap into these processes so they have to rely on the memory report: the dream.

Interpreting our dreams is not an attempt to predict the future but is much more about understanding our subconscious processes and problems.

 

Would it not be wonderful if interpreting your dreams could help you to understand yourself better?

This handbook will not only help to give you the background knowledge you need but it will also explain why we dream and how to interpret your dream symbols.

 

About the author of this book, Evelyn Schneider-Mark:

During her studies to be a Naturopath and the subsequent study of psychology, over 30 years ago, she has been interested in marginal medical, psychological, spiritual and esoteric subjects, which are often hidden from the main stream, but which are scientifically well accepted. She teaches this knowledge, not only to her students, but also reaches a wider audience in Germany with her various publications.

In her books, she writes about subjects, the positive effects of which are widely unknown and on which she can pass on her own experiences. All of her publications are based on indisputable scientific facts, while also encompassing her own very personal experiences and knowledge.

 

Grab one of these books today and discover...

• ... what dreams really are ...
• ... and how they can help you to understand yourself better.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Expertengruppe Verlag
• Release date: Jul 9, 2022
• ISBN: 9783968976044

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Interpreting Dreams – An Introduction

Why we dream, the meaning of dreams and understanding the symbolism of dream

©2021, Evelyn Schneider-Mark

Expertengruppe Verlag

The contents of this book have been compiled with the greatest care. However, no guarantee can be provided for its accuracy, completeness and topicality. The contents of this book are a representation of the author's personal experiences and opinions.

No responsibility or liability is accepted for counter-productive exercise of the recommendations or mistakes made by the reader. No guarantee of success is implied. The author does not accept responsibility for the success or otherwise of the methods described in this book. All the content presented here is exclusively intended to be neutral information and in no way meant to be recommendations or advertisements of the methods described or mentioned within. This book does not claim to be complete, nor can the topicality or accuracy of the information offered be guaranteed. The author and the publisher are not liable for any inconvenience or damages resulting from use of this book.

Interpreting Dreams – An Introduction

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Why we dream, the meaning of dreams and understanding the symbolism of dream

Expertengruppe Verlag

CONTENTS

About the Author

Preface

Dreams

What are dreams?

Understanding sleep

The sleep phases

The sleep cycles

Different types of dream

Nightmare

Erotic dreams

Interaction with people/animals

Active / passive dreams

Lucid dreams

Daydreaming

REM-dreams

Non-REM dreams

Going to sleep dreams

Pavor nocturnus – Parasomnia

Sleepwalking

Post-traumatic repetition

What happens in our brains when we dream?

Dreaming before and after birth

Pre-birth dreaming

Sleep and dreams in babies or childhood

How do you know that a baby is dreaming?

The purpose of dreaming

Psychological balance

Learning during sleep

Processing traumatic experiences

Access to the subconscious

Dreams and mental disorders

Depression

Bipolar affective disorders

Addiction, alcoholism

Eating disorders

Multiple personality disorder

What influences our dreams?

Introduction to dream interpretation

What is dream interpretation?

The history of dream analysis.

The history of dream interpretation in different cultures

Dreams of the ancient Egyptians

The dream book of Assurbanipal

The dreams of the Greeks

Dream interpretations of the prophet Mohammed

Indian, african and australian cultures

Psychoanalysis in modern times

Famous dream interpreters and their concepts

Sigmund Freud

Carl Gustav Jung

Calvin Hall

Ann Faraday

Mark Solms

Michael Schredl

Analysing your own dreams

What is the use of dream interpretation?

How does dream interpretation work?

Important questions about dream interpretation

Dream diary

Nightmares

What are nightmares?

Different kinds of nightmares

Why do we have nightmares?

Conquering your nightmares

Recognising and solving conflicts

Confronting the content of your nightmares

Changing the content of your dreams: Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT)

Sleep better, dream better

Sufficient sleep

Getting the light right

Avoid alcohol

Feeding the subconscious

Dream symbols and their meanings

5 of the most typical symbols in nightmares and their meanings

Falling

Being followed

Paralysis

Unpunctuality

Loss

The 4 elements in a dream and their meanings

Earth

Fire

Air

Water

The 10 most common symbols and their meanings

Ex-Partners

Flying

Unfaithfulness

Losing your hair

Dog

Cats

Nakedness

Snakes

Swimming

Tooth Loss

Summary

Did you enjoy my book?

Book recommendations

List of references

Disclaimer

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About the Author

Evelyn Schneider-Mark lives with her husband Lutz in an old farmhouse in beautiful Rhineland.

During her studies to be a Naturopath and the subsequent study of psychology, over 30 years ago, she has been interested in marginal medical, psychological, spiritual and esoteric themes, which are often hidden from the main stream, but which are scientifically well accepted. She teaches this know­ledge, not only to her students, but also reaches a wider audience in Germany with her various publications.

In her books, she writes about subjects, the positive effects of which are widely unknown and on which she can pass on her own experiences. All of her publi­cations, therefore, are based on indisputable scientific facts, but also encompass her own very personal experiences and knowledge This way, the reader not only receives factual information about the subject but also a practical guide with a wide range of knowledge and useful tips, which are easy to under­stand and put into practice.

Evelyn Schneider-Mark’s easy to read work puts the reader into a relaxed and pleasant ambience, while gaining insight into a subject which few know anything about but which everyone could profit from.

Preface

Every night we dream for about 1.5 hours. It always seems much longer and we have the feeling that we have been dreaming for hours. In reality, we have only experienced a dream sequence lasting a few minutes.

Do you think you are someone who does not dream? Wrong! Everyone dreams, even you. Normally, you could even dream anywhere from 4 to 6 complex dream stories and several short dream scenes every night. Many people have the feeling that they do not dream. This is because they cannot remember their dreams. It is not surprising, considering that we have already forgotten what we dreamed one or two minutes after waking up. If we go straight back to sleep, we can probably not remember anything about having dreamed at all.

If you have not been able to remember very much about any of your dreams up to now, that does not mean that it has to stay like that. It is not a genetic characteristic but is achievable through practice and in getting enough restful sleep.

I have always been fascinated about understanding my dreams but was seldom able to interpret my own as I could not remember very much about them. I asked myself how I could train my dream memory. I began to write a dream diary, as formal analyses have shown that keeping regular documentation of your dreams helps you to remember your dreams more clearly and more often. At the beginning, I did not have much success and was feeling despondent that I could not fill my dream diary. However, after a while I was able to remember key words and today, I am able to fill pages with my stories, using the key words as reminders of what had happened in my dreams. Do not be disheartened if you are not able to remember your dreams at the beginning: Practice makes perfect! After two or three weeks you too will be able to remember your dreams much more clearly.

The main reasons why you cannot remember your dreams are too little sleep and