ACCESSING TRANSGENERATIONAL THEMES THROUGH DREAMWORK |
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| Authors: | Jennifer Andrews David J Clark Joseph C Zinker |
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| Institution: | Gestalt Integrated Family Therapy Training Institute Chicago;Gestalt Institute of Cleveland;Joseph C. Zinker, PhD, is Co-Director, Center for the Study of Intimate Systems, the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, 1588 Hazel Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106. |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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