COURSE INFO:

This course explores the technique of dream analysis through the lens of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive training in depth psychology and through a real time real analysis. Learn about how clinicians can identify and intervene with multiple techniques, including dream analysis, as a way to connect with a clients' unconscious self.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Explain Jung's theory of the unconscious mind and how dreams serve as messages from the unconscious attempting to bring material into consciousness

2. Describe the dream analysis process, including techniques for eliciting associations and identifying patterns across dream images

3. Recognize how dream analysis can reveal repressed aspects of self and the importance of client-led interpretation over imposed meanings

AUDIENCE: Graduate-level psychotherapists

DELIVERY METHOD: Online and non-interactive asynchronous, including a 30 minute audio recording and a 3,000 word written packet

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of podcast, packet, evaluation, and obtain a passing score of 70% or higher on the post-test will immediately issue a Certificate of Completion through the Learning Management System. Post-test can be re-taken a maximum of 3 times.

NUMBER OF HOURS: 1

INSTRUCTOR: Katie Gillin, PhD, LMFT

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Katie Gillin, PhD, LMFT holds graduate degrees in both counseling and depth psychology, and specializes in working with individuals who are interested in exploring the inner self through connecting with their unconscious minds. Katie has advanced graduate-level training in dream analysis and owns a private practice in which she incorporates this into her clinical work regularly. 

FEES/ CANCELLATIONS: There is no charge for any "Save the Therapist" course, therefore fees, refunds, and cancellations do not apply. 

CONTACT: For any questions, complaints, feedback, disputes, or requests for additional accommodations, reach out to info@savethetherapist.com. All disputes, accommodation requests, or other inquiries requiring response will be responded to within 2 weeks from time of inquiry.

DATE OF CREATION/ MODIFICATION: 02/03/2025

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFO:

Save the Therapist has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7676. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Save the Therapist is solely responsible for all aspects of programs.

Save the Therapist, #2288, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 01/20/2026–01/20/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 1 general continuing education credit.