Pastoral Psychology

, Volume 26, Issue 1, pp 12–22 | Cite as

Dreaming and bereavement

  • John H. Moody
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Abstract

Bereavement dreams provide an important, though seldom mentioned or recognized, component of the grief process. As the unconscious presses for recognition of the pain and extent of the loss, dream material is presented to help the bereft move to a new and integrative life position. Religious symbols present themselves to give the grieving a new sense of themselves as individuals and an expanding view of the world. Grief therapists have generally ignored this important component of the grief process, and as a result, little significant clinical research has been done. A comprehensive picture of bereavement will not be developed until increased attention is given to this important area.

Keywords

Clinical Research Cross Cultural Psychology Comprehensive Picture Life Position Religious Symbol 
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© Human Sciences Press 1977

Authors and Affiliations

  • John H. Moody
    • 1
  1. 1.Tri-Cities ChaplaincyKennewick

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