COURSE NUMBER: PP 8671

COURSE NAME: Clinical Use of Dreams

TERM: Spring 2008

INSTRUCTOR:

Kaveh Zamanian, Ph.D.

PHONE:

312-777-7683

EMAIL:


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REQUIRED TEXTS:

Title / Interpretation of Dreams
Author(s) / Freud, S.
Copyright / (1900)
Publisher
ISBN / ISBN-10: 1595479368 ISBN-13: 978-1595479365
Edition
Title / Jungian dream interpretation, a handbook of theory and practice
Author(s) / Hall, J. A.
Copyright / (1983)
Publisher / Toronto, Canada: Inner City Books
ISBN / 0-919123-12-0
Edition
Title / Essential Papers on Dreams
Author(s) / M. R. Lansky (Ed.)
Copyright
Publisher / New York: New York University Press
ISBN / 0-8147-5062-1
Edition

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COURSE SYLLABUS

Clinical Use of Dreams

PP 8671

Faculty Information

Faculty Name: Kaveh Zamanian, Ph.D.

Campus:Chicago

Contact Information:312-777-7683

Office Hours:Mondays 8-10

Course description and Objective:

This is an advance interactive course designed to review psychoanalytic theories of dreams and dream analysis. Other theoretical schools such as analytic (Jungian) and existential will also be represented. The objectives are to review theories of dreams and dream interpretation; to apply ideas from various theories to dreaming with emphasis on psychoanalytic theories; to explore ways of thinking about and using dreams in clinical work and to think about the use of dream in gaining personal understanding.

Course Pre-requisites: None

Required Textbook:

Books:

Freud, S. (1900). Interpretation of Dreams ISBN-10: 1595479368 ISBN-13: 978-1595479365

Hall, J. A. (1983). Jungian dream interpretation, a handbook of theory and practice. Toronto, Canada: Inner City Books. ISBN 0-919123-12-0

M. R. Lansky (Ed.), Essential Papers on Dreams. New York: New York University Press.ISBN 0-8147-5062-1

The following articles are required for the class and available through the library database PEP:

Blum, H. (1976). The changing use of dreams in psychoanalytic practice-Dreams and free association. The International Journal of Psychoanalysis. 57:315-324. (Available on PEP Database)

Khan, M. (1976). The changing use of dreams in psychoanalytic practice-In search of the dreaming experience. The International Journal of Psychoanalysis. 57:325-330. (Available on PEP Database)

Stewart, H. (1981). The technical use, and experiencing, of dreams. The International Journal of Psychoanalysis, 62:301-306 (Available on PEP Database)

Bonime, W. (1969). The use of dreams in the therapeutic engagement of patients. Contemporary Psychoanalysis, 6:13-30 (Available on PEP Database)

Merlino, J. (2002). A royal road from homelessness: The clinical use of dreams. The Journal of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry, 30:583-594. (Available on PEP Database)

Maduro, R.J. (1982). Working with Latinos and the use of dream analysis. The Journal of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry, 10:609-628. (Available on PEP Database)

Karush, R.K. (1998). The use of dream analysis in the treatment of a nine-year old obsessional boy. The Psychoanalytic Study of the Child, 53:199-211. (Available on PEP Database)

Woltmann, A. (1965). A contribution to the symbolic use of color in dreams. The Psychoanalytic Review, 52:94-105. (Instructor Copy)

Montrelay, M. (1984). On folding and unfolding: An example of dream interpretation in analysis. Psychoanalytic Inquiry, 4:193-219. (Available on PEP Database)

Watson, R.I (1994). The clinical use of the analyst’s dreams of the patient. Contemporary Psychoanalysis, 30:510-521. (Available on PEP Database)

Course length: 15 Weeks

Credit Value: 1.5

Program Outcomes: The Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at Argosy University Chicago Campus is an APA accredited program (APA, 750 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20002, 202-336-5500). This program is designed to educate and train students so that they may eventually be able to function effectively as clinical psychologists. To ensure that students are prepared adequately, the curriculum provides for the meaningful integration of theory, training and practice. The Clinical Psychology program at Argosy University Chicago Campus emphasizes the development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills essential in the formation of professional psychologists who are committed to the ethical provision of quality services. Specific objectives of the program include the following:

  • Goal 1: Prepare professional psychologists to accurately, effectively, and ethically select, administer, score, interpret, and communicate findings of appropriate assessment methods informed by accepted psychometric standards and sensitive to the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.
  • Objective 1a: Accurately and ethically administer and score various psychodiagnostic instruments.
  • Objective 1b: Accurately interpret and synthesize assessment data in the context of diversity factors, referral questions, and specific objectives of the assessment, and organize and communicate results in writing and orally.
  • Objective 1c: Examine psychometric properties of psychological assessment instruments, and use that knowledge to evaluate, select, administer, and interpret psychological tests and measures appropriate for the client, the referral question, and the objectives of the assessment.
  • Goal 2: Prepare professional psychologists to select, implement, and evaluate psychological interventions consistent with current ethical, evidence-based, and professional standards, within a theoretical framework, and with sensitivity to the interpersonal processes of the therapeutic relationship and the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.
  • Objective 2a: Synthesize the foundations of clinical psychology, including psychopathology, human development, diagnosis, diversity, ethics, and various therapeutic models in clinical applications.
  • Objective 2b: Select, plan, and implement ethical and evidence-based interventions with sensitivity to the diverse characteristics and needs of clients.
  • Objective 2c: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to effectively implement and participate in psychological consultation and supervision.
    Objective 2d: Demonstrate personal development and self-reflective capacity, including growth of interpersonal skills, and therapeutic relationships.
  • Goal 3: Prepare professional psychologists to analyze the complexity and multidimensionality of human diversity, and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to understand diverse worldviews and the potential meaning of social, cultural, and individual differences for professional psychological services.
  • Goal 4: Prepare professional psychologists to examine the historical context and the current body of knowledge of biological, cognitive, affective, developmental, and social bases of human functioning.
  • Goal 5: Prepare professional psychologists to critically evaluate the current and evolving body of scholarly literature in psychology to inform professional practice.

Assignment Table

Class Assignments:

For the first day of class please arrive having read chapter one inM. R. Lansky (Ed.), Essential Papers on Dreams and watched David Lynch’s Blue Velvet and be prepared to discuss

First Assignment:

Each student will present one dream (or series of 2-3 dreams that occurred in one night) in class. This dream preferably will be a personal dream or a dream of a friend or a patient. Those who present should bring a typed copy of the dream for each member of the class along with brief typed background information on the dreamer. The class presentation of the dream is to include additional but brief relevant background information on the dreamer and the dreamer’s associations to the dream. This should include such information on the dreamer’s age, gender, racial and cultural background, current marital status, current living arrangements, other important and/or relevant data on past and current life, and possible trigger or triggers to the dream. The trigger or triggers may be people, events and experiences that occurred on the day or two before the dream or that is anticipated shortly after the dream occurs.

Second Assignment:

Each student is to select a dream image from a personal dream and write an amplification journal based on guidelines provided by the instructor in class.

Course Evaluation:

This course is graded as pass or fail. As mentioned above, each student will present a dream or dreams in class, providing each member of the class on the day of the presentation with a typed copy of the dream(s) and brief background information on the dreamer. Each student will also complete an amplification journal that is due on the last day of class. There will be no exams or additional papers. You will receive a pass grade if you attend class regularly, present and lead a discussion on a dream or dreams, complete an amplification journal, participate in class discussions, and use your understanding of the reading material and class discussions to enhance your contributions to the class.

Grading Criteria

This course is graded as pass or fail.

Library Resources

Argosy University’s core online collection features more than 21,000 full-text journals, 23,000 electronic books and other content covering all academic subject areas including Business & Economics, Career & General Education, Computers, Engineering & Applied Science, Humanities, Science, Medicine & Allied Health, and Social & Behavior Sciences.All electronic resources can be accessed through the library’s website at User IDs and passwords are distributed during orientation, but can also be obtained at the circulation desk, calling 312-777-7653, or by e-mail at .

In addition to online resources, Argosy University’s onsite collections contain a wealth of subject-specific research materials searchable in the Library Online Catalog. Catalog searching is easily limited to individual campus collections.Alternatively, students can search combined collections of all Argosy University Libraries. Students are encouraged to seek research and reference assistance from campus librarians.

Information Literacy: Argosy University’s Information Literacy Tutorial was developed to teach fundamental and transferable research skills, including selecting sources appropriate for academic-level research, searching periodical indexes and search engines, and evaluating and citing information. In the tutorial, students study concepts and practice them through interactions. At the conclusion of each module, they can test their comprehension and receive immediate feedback. Each module takes less than 20 minutes to complete. Please view the tutorial at

Academic Policies

Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism: In an effort to foster a spirit of honesty and integrity during the learning process, Argosy University requires that the submission of all course assignments represent the original work produced by that student. All sources must be documented through normal scholarly references/citations and all work must be submitted using the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th Edition (2001). Washington DC: American Psychological Association (APA) format. Please refer to Appendix A in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th Edition for thesis and paper format. Students are encouraged to purchase this manual (required in some courses) and become familiar with its content as well as consult the Argosy University catalog for further information regarding academic dishonesty and plagiarism.

Scholarly writing: The faculty at Argosy University is dedicated to providing a learning environment that supports scholarly and ethical writing, free from academic dishonesty and plagiarism. This includes the proper and appropriate referencing of all sources. You may be asked to submit your course assignments through “Turnitin,” ( an online resource established to help educators develop writing/research skills and detect potential cases of academic dishonesty. Turnitin compares submitted papers to billions of pages of content and provides a comparison report to your instructor. This comparison detects papers that share common information and duplicative language.

Americans with Disabilities Act Policy

It is the policy of Argosy University to make reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If a student with disabilities needs accommodations, the student must notify the Director of Student Services. Procedures for documenting student disability and the development of reasonable accommodations will be provided to the student upon request.

Students will be notified by the Director of Student Services when each request for accommodation is approved or denied in writing via a designated form. To receive accommodation in class, it is the student’s responsibility to present the form (at his or her discretion) to the instructor. In an effort to protect student privacy, the Department of Student Services will not discuss the accommodation needs of any student with instructors. Faculty may not make accommodations for individuals who have not been approved in this manner.

The Argosy University Statement Regarding Diversity

Argosy University prepares students to serve populations with diverse social, ethnic, economic, and educational experiences. Both the academic and training curricula are designed to provide an environment in which students can develop the skills and attitudes essential to working with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

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