Deep Dreamwork
"Dreams show us how to find meaning in our lives, how to fulfil our own destiny, and how to realize the greater potential of life within us."
— Marie-Louise von Franz
Do you seek a life that is more vibrant, inspired, and authentic?
Do you long for an inner source of guidance as you navigate the complexities of life?
Deep Dreamwork is an invitation to embrace the generative depths of the Psyche by tending to the dreamworld. Working with dreams supports you to know yourself more fully while connecting you with inner wisdom.
In Jungian terms, the unconscious is everything that resides below conscious awareness. The personal or individual unconscious includes the parts of yourself that have been deemed unacceptable, unloveable, or unworthy as well as parts that have been deemed too big, too grand, or otherwise too much.
Dreamwork supports you to get to know these parts—including the gifts they bring and the challenges they pose—by inviting them into the light of awareness. Through this process, your consciousness expands. You become more of a participant in your life and less of a victim of fate.
Although dreams are generally disregarded in modern western culture—as though they were wacky or slightly disturbing episodes of a nighttime TV show—they have provided essential guidance to individuals and cultures for millennia. Dreams offer hints about the direction in which life is calling you, especially if you’re feeling stuck, anxious, uncertain about a big decision, or just plain lost. However, making sense of dreams can require a bit of work. That’s where Deep Dreamwork comes in.
Deep Dreamwork involves two complementary approaches:
Exploring the symbology of dream images. In this approach, which is also referred to as dream interpretation, you develop a rational understanding of the meaning(s) of your dream by exploring your symbolic associations. We don’t use dream dictionaries to figure out the meaning of the dream, although we may look for certain archetypal patterns or energies that are transpersonal and thus shared by many people.
Awakening the imagination to engage with the dream. In this approach, the dream images are met as living presences with whom you relate. Through the power of the imagination, you are guided to interact with these presences in their full reality, on their own terms, as if you were encountering someone at your front door who is in need of attention. The objective is not to rationalize the dream but to allow it to do its work on you.
Although both of these approaches may be used in a dreamwork session, the second approach—awakening the imagination to engage with the dream—often tends to be more impactful because it enables you to get out of your head and into the fullness of your experience. As such, this is the primary approach used in Deep Dreamwork.
Quotes from Past Dreamwork Clients
“Rather than just interpret dreams, Ezekiel skillfully guides us to walk with them as friends; to turn and be turned by them. Bringing the dream world to meet with waking life in this way has helped me to travel deeper along the threads of emotion and meaning towards the sweet molten center of my subconscious.”
— Emma W.
“When it comes to dreamwork, Ezekiel offers much more than analysis and interpretation. In our work, he invited me back into the dream, which offered the possibility of developing a relationship with the numinous dimensions of myself that make themselves available in the dreamworld. With deep care and a soft touch, Ezekiel helped me tap into mysterious realms of knowing and revelation. I am so grateful for his support.”
— Chris W.
“The dreamwork I experienced with Ezekiel was remarkable for several reasons. Firstly, it has been enduring. Secondly, it seemed to access parts of my subconscious mind I didn't know were there and bridge them with my present reality. I left the experience realizing that very often the answers I seek are right in front of me. I just need a gifted person (like Ezekiel) to help me see them.”
— Gigi A.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is dreamwork different from dream interpretation?
Dreamwork and dream interpretation are different but complementary practices. The main objective with Deep Dreamwork is not to “figure out” a dream or extract a meaning from it, but to enter into a living relationship with the dream images, while also paying attention to the symbolic resonances.
Can I work with a nightmare?
Absolutely. Nightmares can disturb us in meaningful ways, essentially waking us up to something urgent. However, some nightmares, especially repetitive nightmares, may be indicative of trauma. In this case, you are encouraged to seek professional therapeutic support.
What should I do to prepare for my dreamwork session?
If you don’t already, start by writing down your dreams. Write them when you first wake up in the morning—before you get out of bed—or even during the night. Write the dream in the present tense, as though it is still happening, and capture as much detail as you can. Keep a pen and paper by your bed. Another option is to use your phone to record yourself speaking the dream aloud. Alternatively, you may choose to draw or paint your dream images. Revisit dream images—particularly those that feel charged—throughout the day.
What if I don’t remember my dreams?
If you struggle to remember your dreams, set an intention to remember your dreams before you go to bed. You can tell yourself something along the lines of, “I will remember my dreams tonight. When I wake up, I will remember my dreams. I will remember my dreams and write them down.”
You can also make a request to Psyche (or God or the mystery or the dream-maker or the higher power or whatever name you choose) to deliver a dream; just be sure that the request is sincere!
How long does a dreamwork session last?
Dreamwork sessions typically last for one hour, although more time may be necessary to work through a dream. You should also plan to take some time directly after the session to digest and integrate the material that arises. Dreamwork can put you into a slightly altered state, so you are encouraged to be extra gentle with yourself after your session.
How many dreamwork sessions should I do?
This is entirely up to you. Some folks derive tremendous benefit from a single session and choose to stop there. Others engage in the work on an ongoing basis. You may want to try at least a few sessions when you begin to see how the process unfolds over time.
How much does dreamwork cost?
Deep Dreamwork is offered on a sliding-scale basis, ranging from $75-150 per session.
As with our other programs, if this range is not possible for you, but you are called to participate in Deep Dreamwork, please reach out! We will find a way to make it work.
A word of caution.
The conversations and understandings that emerge through the dreamwork process will likely ask you to make concrete and often surprising changes in your life. Therefore, dreamwork is primarily recommended for those who are ready to participate in their own transformation.
Please note, Ezekiel is the only guide who offers dreamwork.