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Should Dreams Only be Interpreted by Therapists?

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by Richard Wilkerson, Dream Educator

 
Question: My friends and I have a book on dreams and during breaks at the office we interpret each others dreams. A co-worker overheard us and said that dreams should only be interpreted by therapists and doctors. He has really spoiled our fun. Is he right?

I'm sorry your friend has spoiled your fun and next time he interrupts you can tell him he is not only intruding, but wrong.

Therapists do sometimes interpret & work with dreams, but it is for a different reason and involves a different process than when we explore our own dreams.

Everyone has dreams and it is within your rights and choice as an individual to share your experiences with others. Keep up the dream sharing at the water cooler, just don't tell your boss about it!

About the Author:

Richard Wilkerson is general editor for The Internet Dream E-zine, Electric Dreams, and director of DreamGate, the Internet Communications and Dream Education Center. He writes the Cyberphile column for the Association for the Study of Dreams Newsletter.

Originally published 2/19/98
Revised 04/27/2009 by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.

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