The Bedside Guide to Dreams [Paperback]

Stase Michaels M.A. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 27, 1997

Inside dreams are messages of caution and concern, hope and inspiration, that can have a dramatic impact on your life. Psychologist Stase Michaels guides the reader through the inner journey and adventure that begins with a dream and ends in exciting practical and spiritual insights.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

I've had very strong interest in the value and interpretations of dreams for more than ten years, and in that time, I've read a lot of different perspectives on the function of dream life, varying dream interpretations, and the supernatural aspects of dreaming. This book, THE BEDSIDE GUIDE TO DREAMS, is right up my alley! This is an excellent guide for dream interpreters and experiencers to enhance their lives through a better understanding of the dream world. Stase Michaels presents 5 clear steps for dream recovery and categorizes 27 different dream types which include areas of dream life you don't hear about very often like: interdimensional dreams, past life dreams, and dreams that are visits with the deceased. Stase competantly discusses common dreams and their relevance while giving helpful clues as to how you can differentiate between psychologically significant dreams and supernatural dreams. I think this book just about covers it all!
Catherine Elliott
Ballantine Wellspring Editorial

From the Inside Flap

WAKE UP TO A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE
An unanalyzed dream is like an unopened letter from a friend. Inside are messages of caution and concern, hope and inspiration, that can have a dramatic impact on both your everyday life and your lifetime goals. Psychologist Stase Michaels guides you through the inner journey and adventure that begins with a dream and ends in exciting practical and spiritual insights on the road to self-discovery.
With a simple five-step method to dream interpretation, this remarkable book offers specific techniques for drawing on this vital resource of personal growth and empowerment. The author explores twenty-seven dream types and pinpoints how they can expand your horizons and enrich your experience. Listen to your dreams and learn how they can:
* Provide vital keys to your body and health
* Enhance your relationships, including your sex and love life
* Inform your decision making, tap your creativity, and help you meet challenges and goals
Plus a revealing look at nightmares, dreams about past lives, future predictions, and much more. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (August 27, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449001377
• ISBN-13: 978-0449001370
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a terrific book on dreams, the best I've read., March 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bedside Guide to Dreams (Paperback)

This is a terrific book on dreams. I say this from the point of view of being a counselor / therapist who has worked with dreams of others as well as my own for many years. The author's main premise goes beyond the old paradigm that a dream comes with a message; she claims that dreams also come with a purpose or goal which she calls "dream types". Michaels makes a compelling argument for first understanding the dream within the context of the dream type in order to get the message quickly and directly. For example, a dream may show you taking a cruise. One dream type would sugest that taking a vacation would relieve emotional stress (an Emotional Rebalancing dream type). Another would suggest a career change into the travel business (Decision Making dream type). If you understand the goal, the message is easy to get. The book lists 27 such goals or dream types and shows how to recognize each by giving several real life examples and pointing out distinguishing features. No other dream book does this. It also contains a 50 page "How to" section on dream interpretation using a Five Step Method that works superbly for both those new and experienced to dreams. If you are investigating the meaning of your dreams, this book is a must.

40 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to understand your dreams!, September 24, 1999

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Robert W. Smith "Robert Smith, Ph.D." (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bedside Guide to Dreams (Mass Market Paperback)

I knew Stase when she was in grad school. She is a wonderful, warm spiritual person. She presented a program on dreams for our psychology club and then conducted a one day dream seminar for interested club members. I went to both and really enjoyed them. I learned so much from her. When her book came out, I bought it and have used it ever since for interpreting my dreams.

It is useful, practical, and very intuitive. Sometimes dream books are really "out there". But this one works! Stase works with you and your dreams, instead of pushing some wierd pseudo-freudian interpretation on you.

This is the only book you need if you want to interpret your dreams!!

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good start, October 3, 2000

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C.M. (Irving, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bedside Guide to Dreams (Mass Market Paperback)

When I opened up the book and realized that there was no subject index, I was kind of worried about how useful this was going to be. I mean, when you wake up and remember a certain type of dream, you want to look it up. So, then I just started reading it as a book, and I found it very useful. It talks about why we dream and what dreams do for our bodies and our minds. And it also has specific sections on procrastination dreams or worry dreams or life-changing dreams. The more I read it, the more I like it.