PSMB089 Working with dreams in group

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Alena Jůzová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor), PhDr. Zuzana Slováčková, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Alena Jůzová, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jarmila Valchářová
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
A prerequisite for participation in the seminar is motivation for self-discovery, individual and group work with dreams, and openness within the group. The motivation of the students will be assessed on the basis of the motivational letter that the students provide with the application for course enrollment. A letter of motivation with a maximum length of 1 standard page should take the form of an essay in which the student describes his/her reasons for being interested in the seminar and his/her expectations related to it.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 14 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/14, only registered: 0/14
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The subject is aimed at gaining personal experience and theoretical knowledge about working with dreams from the point of view of psychotherapeutic directions (Gestalt therapy). The goal is to expand self-knowledge through working with dreams and the ability to share your experiences in front of a group.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will: -be able to better understand the meaning of sleep and dreaming in mental health, -have the experience of own self-discovery, -be able to use practical tools for individual work with dreams, or group work with dreams, - be able to better understand group dynamics and his/her role in it, - be able to use specific materials for further self-development, - be able to use current literature in the given area
Syllabus
  • Sleeping and dreaming. The role of sleep and dreaming in mental health. A historical and contemporary view of dreams. Working with dreams in psychotherapy (mainly Gestalt therapy). Principles of working with a group. Group boundaries and group safety. Working with dreams - specific techniques for individuals. Working with dreams – specific techniques for group work. Art therapy techniques when working with dreams. Movement therapy techniques for working with dreams. Drama therapy for working with dreams. Imagination.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • VYBÍRAL, Zbyněk and Jan ROUBAL. Současná psychoterapie (Current Psychotherapy). 1st ed. Praha: Portál, 2010, 744 pp. 615.8 – Psychoterapie. ISBN 978-80-7367-682-7. info
  • PERLS, Frederick S. Gestalt terapie doslova. Translated by Petr Jochmann. Vydání druhé, upravené,. Praha: Portál, 2022, 343 stran. ISBN 9788026218616. info
  • VYMĚTAL, Jan. Obecná psychoterapie. 2. vyd., rozš. a přeprac. Praha: Grada, 2004, 339 s. ISBN 9788024707235. info
  • LEUNER, Hanscarl and Eberhard WILKE. Katatymně imaginativní psychoterapie. Translated by Lucie Pelková. Vydání první. Praha: Portál, 2007, 247 stran. ISBN 9788073672485. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation, individual and group practical activities.
Assessment methods
At least 80% participation in classes, active participation in the program, short essay at the end.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught each semester.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: zaslat motivační dopis spolu se žádostí o zápis do předmětu
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