Dreams are an integral part of who we are and carry valuable messages. They can reveal our true selves, unmasking our fears, hostilities, hidden talents and desires. Enabling us to explore and learn from hidden aspects of the psyche, dreams can teach you a lot about yourself and others, helping you with problems and guiding you throughout your life. This book gives advice and guidance on exploring and interpreting your dreams, and using them for personal and creative development. It includes: - The place of dreams in human culture - How to prepare for, and how to record your dreams - Dream analysis, including common dream types and the strange but powerful world of symbolism - Advanced dream exploration, including joining a dream group and working with others.Contents: Illustrations and tables; Preface; Exploring your dreams; 1. Learning about dreams; 2. Preparing for dreams; 3. Analysing your dream; 4. Exploring dream symbolism; 5. Seeing your dream as a mirror; 6. Using your dream for healing; 7. Creating a dream dictionary; 8. Exploring some common dream types; 9. Expanding your dreams; 10. Working with other people; A short dream dictionary; Glossary; Further reading; Index.