Introduction to Dream Tending
A One-Day Workshop with Dr. Stephen Aizenstat & Louise Rosager
Saturday, November 7th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm PST
We invite you to join us LIVE on Zoom for the interactive Introduction to Dream Tending workshop on Saturday, November 7th from 9:00am-12:00pm PST. The online workshop will introduce the resources and methods needed to tend dreams. During the workshop, Dr. Stephen Aizenstat will demonstrate his Dream Tending approach. Dr. Aizenstat will be joined by guest teacher, Louise Rosager, as they offer a morning that will include a live tending of a participant’s dream, an introduction to the methodology of Dream Tending, and time to connect with Dr. Aizenstat, Louise Rosager, and other members of the Dream Tending community.
Workshop participants will learn these skills!
- Learn more about the foundational skills of Dream Tending
- Learn how to begin remembering dreams and how to explore recurring dream themes
- Learn more about somatic resourcing when working with dreams
- Explore how creative expression can be utilized when tending dreams
- Learn more about the three Dream Tending skills of Association, Amplification, and Animation
- Begin to develop a supportive relationship with a dream figure
- Explore how Dream Tending can support your work, personally and professionally
The Dream Tending Method
At the end of the weekend intensive you will walk away with an understanding of the primary underpinnings of Dream Tending’s approach to working with dreams and imagination. This approach evolved out of Freudian and Jungian psychology and continues to be a cutting edge methodology of working with dreams through active imagination and living images. The Dream Tending method differentiates from dream interpretation. Dreams are not just a product of the logical mind and can’t be reduced to a label. The Dream Tending Method identifies dreams as image-based metaphors that require tending and opening in order to tap into your psyche’s innate intelligence.
You will also receive our complimentary Dream Tending Toolkit upon registration.
Questions
Please email Hello@DreamTending.com with any questions, and one of our Program Coordinators will get back to you shortly.
Testimonials
“The Creativity and Imagination workshop with Stephen Aizenstat was beyond my expectations. What I learned from this seminar has had applicable implications to my work as a clinician working with patients. Bringing in the world of the imaginal into the consulting room is a powerful portal in which we both can walk through that brings about a sense of well-being and play!”
– Mai Lai Breech
“Dream Tending is allowing for images to emerge that have as much to do with my inner struggles as with those of the world: the pain over the personal paths not taken as well as the missed opportunities for the healing of the planet. It also points me to unexpected allies – both in the dream group and dream time – that help materialize new strategies for being in, and with, this world.”
– R. Funke, Educator and Accompanist
“I came to Dream Tending in a moment of mid-life identity crisis. Stephen models a way of being with dreams that inspires me to step into my life with greater authenticity and stronger vision.”
– Susanna M, Creator and Mother, MFA, PhD
“The workshop is still resonating in me. Dr. Aizenstat worked on a dream of mine during the workshop and the underlying emotion of guilt that has tinted my days has vanished in response to that work.”
– Susan Walcott, M.A.
“The skills I’m learning in Dream Tending are a great source of healing to me. They help me create a safe container for the ups and downs of my emotional life. Instead of reacting, I’m learning.”
– YP, Writer
“It was a wonderful event. I learned new skills to apply when working with my clients, especially how to be present and allow an imaginary field presence. It challenged my natural inclination to want to offer interpretation and led to deeper understanding of working with the subconscious/ unconscious. It was well organized, and Steve is great.”
– Cindy Chau, LMFT
“I enjoyed the workshop. I am grateful for this live introduction to Steve and am grateful for his scholarship and Dreamwork these many years. I am still looking forward to learning more.”
Daniel Davis, LMFT
“Thank you for this. This was my first ever experience with a community talking about dreams in any way. And, I loved it! I look forward to plugging in more.”
– Joshua Ramsey
“Thank you, Steve, for your presence as well as the many years of study and sharing of your expertise and compassion!”
– Tess Keehn
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Meet Dr. Stephen Aizenstat
Stephen Aizenstat, Ph.D., is the Founder of Dream Tending, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and Academy of Imaginal Arts and Sciences. He is a world-renowned Professor of Depth Psychology, an imagination specialist, and innovator. He has served as an organizational consultant to major companies, institutions, Hollywood films, and has lectured extensively in the U.S., Asia, and Europe. He is affiliated with the Earth Charter International project through the United Nations where he has spoken. He has collaborated with many notable masters in the field including Joseph Campbell, James Hillman, Marion Woodman, and Robert Johnson.
Meet Louise Rosager
Originally from a Shakespeare theater background, Louise has fifteen years of experience in scripted content development. She served as Executive Producer of WILL, a dramatic TV series about the life and times of William Shakespeare, which aired on TNT in 2017. She works with some of the most prominent artists and writers in today’s TV/Film landscape, teaches Shakespeare for actors, and facilitates dream groups for people from all walks of life. Louise originally studied Creative Dream Work with acting coach Kim Gillingham in Los Angeles, CA. She then completed Dream Tending certificate programs 1, 2, and 3, and is a current Mentor in Dream Tending.
General Information
Schedule a Time to Talk
To learn more about the Dream Tending program, please email hello@DreamTending.com.
Disability Support
It is the goal of Dream Tending to make programs and experiences accessible to all members of the community. It is the participant’s responsibility to contact Program@DreamTending.com directly if accommodations are desired. Each person, disability, and situation is unique, so needs will be considered individually.
All reading materials in the Dream Tending Certificate program are formatted to be compatible with read-aloud programs.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
Dream Tending will not discriminate against any individual or group with respect to any service, program or activity based on gender, race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age or other prohibited basis. Dream Tending does not require attendees to adhere to any particular religion or creed in order to participate in its programs.
Grievances
We want to ensure your experience in the Dream Tending Certificate programs is educational and enjoyable. The Dream Tending Program Coordinators will respond to complaints in a reasonable, ethical and timely manner when submitted by program attendees in writing to hello@DreamTending.com or call (805) 680-3774.
