Why are dreams so difficult to understand? How could our lives be different if we could read our dreams?
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
Zoom Meeting
$25 (plus fees)
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This workshop begins with the fundamentals of dream interpretation before posing a profound question: What does it mean when cities, landscapes, familiar neighborhoods, and even the Earth itself appear in our dreams? Could our dream life actually be laying the foundation for a deep, imaginal connection to nature, place, and the wider world?
While most approaches view dream symbols as mere reflections of the dreamer’s own psyche, this workshop offers a different lens. We will explore how dreams can shift our focus from "inside" to "outside"—personifying the unseen qualities of the places where we live and drawing parallels between environmental and internal events. By alerting us to ecologically troubled landscapes, these dreams help reconnect our human psyche with the living presence of nature and the Earth.
We will also look at how "dream people"—often interpreted as aspects of ourselves—can actually represent specific locales, earthly forces demanding our attention, and the rising movements of our collective consciousness.
What We’ll Explore
Learning goals in this session will be to:
- Interpret with Purpose: Experiment with dream interpretation to access hidden sides of yourself.
- Reconnect with Your World: Identify three specific ways dreams can bridge the gap between you and your surroundings.
- Explore Synchronicity: Practice three techniques for interpreting meaningful coincidences in your daily life.
- Find Collective Healing: Discover why tracing dream symbols to larger, collective events can be a powerful path to healing.
Presenter
Craig Chalquist, PhD, PhD
Presenter, Author, Workshop Leader, and Founder of Lampcove.
Craig Chalquist, Ph.D., Ph.D. is program director of Consciousness, Psychology, and Transformation at National University and a former associate provost and several other administrative and leadership roles. His background includes public presentations, group counseling, depth psychology, dream studies, mythology, ecopsychology, terrapsychology, and philosophy and wisdom studies. He presents, publishes, and teaches at the intersection of psyche, story, nature, reenchantment, and imagination.
He has published more than twenty books, including Terrapsychological Inquiry, Ecotherapy (with Linda Buzzell), and the hopeful Lamplighter Trilogy. His motto is: “Converse with everything!”
Although some of my training and background came out of the Human Potential Movement, including reflective techniques, somatics, and dream studies, my work pushes beyond the individualistic paradigm. In workshops, trainings, presentations, and my Assembling Terrania Cycle of near-future fiction, I ask: How can we use all this great stuff to change culture? To dream into being the kinds of humane, just, inclusive, and Earth-honoring community we so truly desire? How can we light our lamps? -Craig
See Craig's works at Chalquist.com.
This event will be held via Zoom Meeting from 7-9 pm ET. A replay will be provided to each registered participant within 48 hours of the original broadcast
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Commonly Asked Questions
Do I need to have a dream to share or analyze to participate? While having a recent dream can enhance your experience during the "Practical Dreamwork" portion of the session, the workshop is designed to teach you a new way of looking at dreams. Dr. Chalquist will provide examples and techniques that you can apply to any future dreams or even past ones you still remember.
I usually forget my dreams. Will I still get value from this workshop? Absolutely. Many people find that once they understand the "imaginal connection" between their inner lives and the world around them, their dreams become more vivid and easier to recall. We will discuss how to invite these connections and what to do if you aren't currently remembering your dreams.
How is "Terrapsychology" different from traditional dream analysis? Traditional dream analysis often focuses purely on the "internal"—what a dream says about your personal psyche or past. Terrapsychology (the study of how our souls and the world are intertwined) looks "outside" as well. It explores how your dreams might be personifying the spirit of the place where you live, environmental changes, or collective movements in the world.
Will this session be recorded if I can’t make it live? Yes. OMA typically records its virtual lectures and workshops. All registered attendees will receive a link to the recording after the event, allowing you to review the techniques and insights at your own pace.
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