| Robert L. Van de Castle, PhD |
| OUR DREAMING MIND |
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The International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD)
| Website designed by Bobbie Ann Pimm. (c) 2010 RL Van de Castle |
The International Association for the Study of Dreams is a non-profit,
international, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the pure and
applied investigation of dreams and dreaming. Its purposes are to
promote an awareness and appreciation of dreams in both professional
and public arenas; to encourage research into the nature, function, and
significance of dreaming; to advance the application of the study of
exchange of ideas and information.
Abbreviated Ethical Statement
value and importance of the study of dreams and recognizes the The
International Association for the Study of Dreams acknowledges the
responsibility inherent in such study and its consequent applications.
The Association encourages its members to exemplify the highest
standards of ethical behavior in whatever involvement they may have
with dreams. Members are thus encouraged to do their utmost to respect
the rights and dignity of other persons; to be honest, accurate and
open-minded in the presentation of information and ideas; to insure
privacy and confidentiality in dealing with clients, research subjects or
members of the general public; and to prevent and avoid any situation
where a conflict of interest may compromise the capacity for making
prudent and objective decisions and responses.
IASD Dreamwork Ethics Statement
IASD celebrates the many benefits of dreamwork, yet recognizes that
there are potential risks. IASD supports an approach to dreamwork and
dream sharing that respects the dreamer's dignity and integrity, and
which recognizes the dreamer as the decision-maker regarding the
significance of the dream. Systems of dreamwork that assign authority or
knowledge of the dream's meanings to someone other than the dreamer
can be misleading, incorrect, and harmful. Ethical dreamwork helps the
dreamer work with his/her own dream images, feelings, and associations,
and guides the dreamer to more fully experience, appreciate, and
understand the dream. Every dream may have multiple meanings, and
different techniques may be reasonably employed to touch these multiple
layers of significance.
A dreamer's decision to share or discontinue sharing a dream should
always be respected and honored. The dreamer should be forewarned
that unexpected issues or emotions may arise in the course of the
dreamwork. Information and mutual agreement about the degree of
privacy and confidentiality are essential ingredients in creating a safe
atmosphere for dream sharing.
Dreamwork outside a clinical setting is not a substitute for
psychotherapy, or other professional treatment, and should not be used
as such.
IASD recognizes and respects that there are many valid and
time-honored dreamwork traditions. We invite and welcome the
participation of dreamers from all cultures. There are social, cultural, and
transpersonal aspects to dream experience. In this statement we do not
mean to imply that the only valid approach to dreamwork focuses on the
dreamer's personal life. Our purpose is to honor and respect the person
of the dreamer as well as the dream itself, regardless of how the
relationship between the two may be understood.
Join Us!
| for the Study of Dreams 29th Annual Conference |
