On the topic of the dreams of trauma survivors, I saw another great talk in Montreal by Ann Goelitz, a clinical social worker from New York. In a nutshell, Goelitz's work compares the emotional content of dreams of trauma survivors to the general … [Read more...] about Dreams of Trauma Survivors – a Clinical Perspective
An Evolutionary Theory of Dreaming
Thinking about thinking is hard, and thinking about dreaming is harder. Believe it or not, there is only one evolutionary theory of dreaming seriously at work these days in academia. Indeed, a theory supporting the biological function of dreams has … [Read more...] about An Evolutionary Theory of Dreaming
Meditating Slows Down HIV Virus
In case you missed it, Science Daily reports that mindfulness meditation slows immune degradation in AIDS patients by lowering stress. "Mindfulness meditation is the practice of bringing an open and receptive awareness of the present moment to … [Read more...] about Meditating Slows Down HIV Virus
Techno-Intermission
Wow, I just upgraded my blog and it was completely painless thanks to Keith Dsouza's plug-in that automotically does all the techno-gobbly-goop that makes me want to give up and take a nap. Highly recommended if you use the wordpress platform for … [Read more...] about Techno-Intermission
The Logos of Dreaming
What is the logic behind dreams? Is dreaming only a pale imitation of our waking abilities, as some say, or does it represent an entirely different ability? This question has forever shadowed the scientific exploration of dreams. The question can … [Read more...] about The Logos of Dreaming
Head Shrinking and the Power of Dreaming
To start off my review of this year's International Dreams conference in Montreal, here's a fun factoid: head shrinking in the Amazon is alive and well. Know to the West since the 1940s, head shrinking is an important ritual for the Indigenous … [Read more...] about Head Shrinking and the Power of Dreaming