Dreams can serve as a form of therapy from "summary" of The Anatomy of Dreams by Chloe Benjamin
Dreams have long been regarded as a window into the unconscious mind, a place where our deepest fears, desires, and memories manifest themselves in strange and sometimes unsettling ways. But what if dreams could also serve a more practical purpose, beyond mere self-reflection or entertainment? What if, as some psychologists and therapists suggest, dreams could actually be a form of therapy, a tool for processing and working through emotional trauma and psychological distress?In "The Anatomy of Dreams," Chloe Benjamin explores this idea through the character of Sylvie Patterson, a young woman who becomes entangled in a complex web of dreams and memories after a tragic accident. As Sylvie delves deeper into her own subconscious, she begins to uncover hidden truths about herself and the events that have shaped her l...
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