Dreams, Creative writing--Psychological aspects 

Being a really good writer involves looking deep into our selves as well as others in order to understand human nature, our challenges and what motivates us. Often, we work out our own problems through the stories we tell. Our dreams provide essential clues to our deeper selves. Nelson's soulful dream-writing practice teaches readers how to catch their dreams and turn them into a treasure-trove for personal growth as well as an endless source of writing material. Beginning with information about the different kinds of dreams we have, she offers a unique perspective on how to correlate our chakra issues with our dreams. She, also, shows readers how to recognize personal, mythic and transpersonal themes in dreams. Nelson introduces the Jungian technique of active imagination - drawing the dream material out in fantasy - to flesh out the dream and get more insight from it. Throughout the book, she provides writing exercises and helpful advice on the craft of writing, along with information on how other writers have used their dreams in their work. Editorial Reviews Review Gifted, passionate, a heroine's journey. . . . -- Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., author of Shaman, Healer, Sage. I was moved by the author's openness and courage to share with others from her authentic self. -- David H. Rosen, M.D., author of Transforming Depression and The Tao of Jung. Sally Nelson has done for dreams what Joseph Campbell did for myth. -- Jonathan Young, Ph.D., Founding Curator, Joseph Campbell Archives Through her many fine writing exercises and examples she helps us become midwives for the birth of our own souls. -- Vic Mansfield, author of Synchronicity, Science, and Soul-Making and Head and Heart. About the Author Nelson has her doctorate in clinical psychology and master's degree in humanistic and Jungian psychology. She is a licensed clincial psychologist and family therapist, and is certified in biofeedback and hypnotherapy.