The Power of Dream Work with Dr. Leslie Ellis

In This Body

Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Leslie Ellis for In This Body's third episode. In this episode, Ailey and Dr Ellis discuss focusing-oriented therapy, the transformative power of dream work, and how dreams serve as profound access points to the unconscious. Dr. Ellis shares her journey from journalism to psychology, her experiences working with trauma, and the importance of embodiment in addressing unfelt experiences. Together they also explore the relationship between dream work and trauma, the often misunderstood nature of nightmares, and their potential for profound healing.We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

• 01:04 Meet Dr. Leslie Ellis: Expert in Somatic Therapy and Dream Work
• 03:20 Leslie's Journey into Depth Psychology and Somatics
• 06:09 Integrating Focusing and Dream Work in Therapy
• 08:04 Challenges and Adaptations in Early Practice
• 09:03 The Unconscious in the Body: Insights from Pacifica
• 15:13 Focusing-Oriented Therapy vs. Traditional Therapy
• 19:17 Creating Safe Spaces for Trauma Healing
• 24:21 The Power of Focusing in Trauma Therapy
• 32:57 Dream Work: A Gateway to the Unconscious
• 36:11 The Nature of Dream Processing
• 36:43 Emotional Significance of Dreams
• 37:22 Dreams as a Therapeutic Tool
• 39:05 Bias Against Dreamwork
• 40:32 The Unconscious and Felt Sense
• 42:56 Understanding Nightmares
• 45:58 Case Study: Transformative Nightmare
• 51:20 The Value of Nightmares
• 56:40 Dreams and Embodiment
• 01:04:13 Resources for Therapists

You can read the show transcript here: https://share.descript.com/view/I6hvkLLAvCZ

To find out more about Dr Leslie Ellis:

• Find: Website
• Follow: Instagram
• Explore: A Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy
• Experience: Solving the Nightmare Mystery

Learn more about Ailey Jolie:

• Find: Website
• Follow: Instagram
• Explore: Substack
• Experience: Online Course
• Email: [e-mail]

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