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ACCESSING TRANSGENERATIONAL THEMES THROUGH DREAMWORK
Author(s) -
Andrews Jennifer,
Clark David J.,
Zinker Joseph C.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of marital and family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.868
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1752-0606
pISSN - 0194-472X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.1988.tb01646.x
Subject(s) - transgenerational epigenetics , dramatization , experiential learning , gestalt psychology , psychology , psychotherapist , gestalt therapy , perception , pedagogy , art , visual arts , pregnancy , genetics , neuroscience , offspring , biology
This paper proposes the use of “dreamwork” to evoke historical patterns or transgenerational themes. A new variant of dreamwork is described. This work is systemic as well as symbolic, combining aspects of both Gestalt and Family System therapies. Two examples present this experiential exploration of recursive historical themes. The integration of these approaches is demonstrated. Implications of this therapeutic dramatization for couple therapy are suggested.