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Book SynopsisSelected from more than 1,000 interviews, this book presents edited interviews with individuals who had dreams about dead relatives or friends. Dreams about the Dead presents these interviews and the interviewees'' descriptions of the dreams meaning in an attempt to show the importance of dreams to the grieving process. With extraordinary detail, the book examines these dreams and the impact of various factors-such as the relationship between the dreamer and the deceased, the dreamer''s age and gender, and the cause of death-on the bereaved and their grieving process. Dreams About the Dead is an important study of how we manage grief unconsciously and the importance of our dreams in the healing process.
Trade ReviewDennis Ryan's…work not only gives rare insight into the elements of grief as expressed through dreams, but clearly shows the rich resource for growth and understanding inherent in the dream state. Dr. Ryan's book is a significant contribution to the grief literature and the role of dreams in the resolution of grief. -- Louis E. LaGrand, Ph.D., Loss Education Associates and author of five books on death related topics
Dreams about the Dead [is]…a powerful study [about]… the ways our dreams reflect the grieving process….A wonderful addition to the literature-an extraordinary tool for persons who are grieving and clinicians interested in assisting grieving persons. -- Kenneth J. Doka, Ph.D., Professor at The College of New Rochelle, accomplished author of more than 12 books on grief topics, and Senior Bereavement Cons
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 1. The Study Chapter 3 2. Dreams about Grandparents Chapter 4 3. Dreams about Mothers Chapter 5 4. Dreams about Fathers Chapter 6 5. Dreams about Siblings & Cousins Chapter 7 6. Dreams about Spouses Chapter 8 7. Dreams about Children Chapter 9 8. Dreams about Friends Chapter 10 Afterword Chapter 11 Appendix: Interview Questions Chapter 12 Endnotes Chapter 13 Bibliography Chapter 14 Index
