(An Integrative Analysis Based on the USPT Approach and Freud’s Classic Case) Documentation of Source and Purpose This article is based on the classic dream reported by Sigmund Freud in “The Interpretation of Dreams,” as narrated by a young woman: “In the dream, I was climbing stairs when suddenly my foot slipped and I fell…
A Symbolic-Psychological Analysis of a Dream about Hope, Disconnection, and Returning Inward Dream Description In the dream, the dreamer finds themselves in a vast, dry desert—a place with no greenery or sign of life. Sand dunes are scattered around, and the overall atmosphere evokes a sense of emptiness, heat, and absence. Suddenly, in this desert,…
Dream Description The dreamer writes:“I know this sounds silly, but I had a dream where all my friends hated me because I didn’t like the food at a fancy restaurant. These dreams were really stressful, and I’m glad they’re over. Last night, I was so anxious and upset—maybe that’s why it happened.” At first glance,…
Dream DescriptionThe dreamer finds themselves walking through a dark forest in their sleep. The surroundings are slightly dim, and a sense of anxiety begins to form. Suddenly, a snake passes by—it does not attack or harm, it simply moves past. Yet, this single event shakes the core of their experience. A seemingly simple dream, but…
One of the strangest dreams I’ve ever had was about waking up in a massive warehouse with my classmates. None of us had our phones, but we still had our backpacks. The further we went, the weirder and more unsettling the rooms became. One room was circus-themed, filled with eerie clowns that amplified our fear…
Introduction Carl Gustav Jung, the founder of analytical psychology, recounts a memorable dream in which he sits in his office. Outside, it is night. Suddenly, a vertical iron rod, glowing red-hot, appears in the room. Simultaneously, from outside, he hears the chanting screams of “the savages.” Jung is terrified—but then he notices the rod is…
“I saw that the floor of my house was dirty, and I was washing it.” This simple dream image is more than just an everyday scene. In the silence of the night, the dream becomes a cry from the psyche—sometimes clearer than anything we grasp in our waking life. An Inner House That Needs Cleaning…
In the dream, I found myself in the heart of a lush forest. I was there with my father and other family members. Among the trees, one caught my attention the most—a tall, sturdy cherry plum tree, its branches twisting through a narrow path among the other trees. Some of the fruits were ripe, their…
In a simple yet profound dream, the dreamer finds themselves in an old house. They climb the stairs and encounter a wooden ceiling with cracks. At this moment, intense anxiety grips them—they fear the ceiling might collapse. But is this worry merely a natural reaction to danger, or a reflection of a deeper psychological pattern?…
Introduction Irma’s Dream—the first dream Freud fully analyzed—historically marked the genesis of foundational theories on the unconscious, dreams, and psychic structure. Yet, when viewed through a broader lens—not merely as an early dream interpretation but as a living fact of the analyst’s psychological state—it can be reinterpreted via USPT (Universal Symbolic-Psychological Typology). Unlike traditional hermeneutics, USPT examines symbolic…