The Royal Road: Freud, Dreams, and the Mind at Night
About This Seminar
We spend nearly a third of our lives asleep, slipping every night into a world of bizarre narratives, forgotten memories, and intense emotion. But how does the unconscious actually build a dream, what are dreams really about, and how do contemporary psychoanalysts understand them today?
Join us on Zoom for an engaging 90-minute interactive class demystifying the architecture of nighttime mind work. We’ll trace the journey from Freud’s foundational breakthrough—the idea that dreams are disguised fulfillment of repressed wishes—to contemporary psychoanalytic views that treat dreaming as an ongoing, creative process of emotional processing and self-experience.
Whether you’re curious about your own nightly imagery, interested in psychoanalytic theory, or looking to understand how the unconscious operates in everyday life, this beginner-friendly seminar offers an accessible entry point. No prior background in psychoanalysis or psychology is required—just bring your curiosity.
What We’ll Cover
The Mechanics of the Unconscious
How the mind builds a dream in the first place, and what’s actually happening behind the images.
Freud’s Classic View
The foundational idea that dreams are the disguised fulfillment of repressed wishes.
Contemporary Perspectives
How today’s analysts understand dreaming as an ongoing, creative process of emotional processing.
Expect short teaching segments in plain language, practical ways to reflect on your own dream patterns, and an open Q&A on working with dream material without literal decoding.
Investment
Pricing is pay-what-you-can: the suggested price is shown at checkout, and you can name your own.
$10–$45
Accessible / Student Rate. For students, candidates, trainees, or those experiencing financial constraints.
$35
Standard Rate. For general attendees and working professionals.
$75+
Supporter Rate. For established clinicians, senior tech professionals, or organizations supporting accessible community entry.
Join us on November 14
Bring your curiosity, and a dream or two.
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