Working with the Dreaming Body [Paperback]

Arnold Mindell PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2001

Drawing on a large number of case studies, practical applications of the Dreambody theory are described, instructing how to unfold symptoms and other somatic phenomena to reveal the dreamlike and mythical experiences that we usually discount in everyday life. These symptoms may not be merely sickness in need of treatment, but guides to meaning and fulfillment.

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About the Author

Arnold Mindell, Ph.D., is the founder of a new school of therapy called Process-Oriented Psychology, and is known throughout the world for his innovative synthesis of dreams, bodywork, Jungian therapy, group process, consciousness studies, shamanism, quantum physics, and small and large group conflict resolution.

Product Details

• Paperback: 145 pages
• Publisher: Lao Tse Press (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887078665
• ISBN-13: 978-1887078665
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

See www.aamindell.net to for more about Dr. Arnold Mindell's work in psychology, social and world issues.

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great stuff, April 25, 2003

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This review is from: Working with the Dreaming Body (Arkana) (Paperback)

Dr. Mindell is one of most insightful, innovative, and interesting figures to come from the Jungian community. His understanding of what he calls the Dreaming Body and Process Work addresses, from a unified standpoint, all areas of human experience: dreams, physical symptoms, illnesses, relationship issues, perceptions of reality, the senses, life, death, existence, and you name it. It is difficult to describe Mindell's healing approach in conventional terms because his dreambody work is not therapeutic, as in corrective, but allows for the individuation process to happen freely and naturally. Mindell points to a development of awareness of perception through all channels of experience. Among many other interesting things, he says, "The central message of this book is that the spirit of your body, the dreambody, is a multi-channeled signaller which seeks your attention through your dreams, body symptoms and relationship problems. Moreover, the dreambody is influenced by the world around you and, paradoxically, your dreambody is also the body of the world. Healing now becomes a very comprehensive task, and the term itself can be substituted for integrating dreams, and integrating the projections and problems of the world around you." Anyone who has an interest in psychology, dreams, and body work can only benefit by delving into this, and the other books of Mindell.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, November 26, 2008

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ProDocJazz (West Slope Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Working with the Dreaming Body (Paperback)

Mindell writes well offering a wealth of insightful information that may be applied to oneself or others.