A shift in dreaming patterns from the first to second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic A year and a half ago, as the full …
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New research uncovers a brain-body network that creates our dreams So much of the research into how and why we dream has focused on …
Three kinds of evidence to suggest they do! Everything that makes us what we are, from the structure of our limbs down to the …
When should you be concerned, and what should you do? All of us can clearly recall at least one heart-pounding, fear-inducing nightmare from childhood …
I used to dread going to bed when we lived in my lovely heritage apartment in Vancouver. Every night, about two hours after falling …
A multinational study concludes that dreams are a reflection of massive collective trauma, and that dreams and dream recall must be integrated into approaches …
If you want to effectively treat PTSD, it’s critical to address sleep issues, including nightmares. Currently, there is too little integration of sleep and …
A recent study showed that even one session of nightmare treatment can be enough to significantly reduce the frequency and distress of nightmares. Katharin …
Veterans and dreams: Special considerations for treating moral injury and lucid nightmares By Dr. Leslie Ellis Sometimes, traumatic injury is not just an overwhelming …
Read on to find out how you can help! If you know or work with a deeply troubled teen, you might consider asking them …
For more than 30 years, retired combat Marine veteran Tim Bahr would have his sleep interrupted by a dozen or so nightmares every night. …
We’ve all experienced nights like this: where we toss and turn and worry and plan, and when morning comes, it feels as if we …
Experiential Dreamwork Certification Program Join us for an amazing journey that will bring about insight and growth, both personally and professionally. Now taking applications …
When you end a period of sleep deprivation or substance use, your dreams return, sometimes with a vengeance. Dr. Leslie Ellis explains how to …
Listening is perhaps the greatest gift we can give to each other, especially in this time of social distancing, yet few people really understand …
In a way, we are always dreaming… and this is a good thing. Proponents of mindfulness meditation call it our monkey mind: the crazy, …
Jung wrote vast amounts of material about dreams, so much that to approach the topic can be intimidating. In the first lecture for the …
Dreams have inherent therapeutic value. Why don’t we tap into them more? By Dr. Leslie Ellis Dreaming is therapeutic. Is there a way to …
If you are wrestling with a particularly challenging issue and no amount of effort yields an answer, sometimes ‘sleeping on it’ can bring insight …
Bereavement dreams are common and they help us through the grief process. Surprisingly, dreams following the loss of a beloved person or pet are …
A recent study refutes the research which shows nightmares are indicators of increased risk of suicide. A group of Swedish researchers (Hedström et al., …
Locals will warn you never to sleep on your back in Newfoundland, or risk a visit from the Old Hag. She steals in on …
The surprising thing about nightmares is that there is nothing to fear. This is not to dismiss them. They feel absolutely real, and our …
Have you noticed that your dreams are more dynamic and intense during these uncertain times? You are not alone. Many people are reporting increased …
