Description
Presenter: Elliott Gish, PhD Overview. Lucid dreaming is garnering interest around the world from the general public, academic scholars, and mental health professionals {Saunders et al., 2016), but it is still misunderstood by many. This presentation will define the phenomenon, discuss its prevalence rates, as well as distinguish it from other similar phenomena, such as lucid nightmares (Schredl & Bulkeley, 2020). Studies on the topic indicate potential therapeutic value in applying lucid dream interventions to various mental health issues (Holzinger, Saletu, & Klosch, 2020; Sackwild & Stumbrys, 2021; Yount et al., 2024), and these will be discussed as well. In addition to the potential benefits, the potential risks of lucid dreaming will be outlined and particular populations prone to these risks will be mentioned (Mallett et al., 2022; Soffer-Dudek, 2020). Objectives.
- Define lucid dreaming and discuss its prevalence rates.
- Recognize differences between lucid dreams and lucid nightmares
- Identify three potential applications of lucid dreaming for mental health
- Describe potential risks regarding lucid dreams and their induction
About the Presenter.
Dr. Gish completed a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Integrative Health from Saybrook University, where he focused his research on the induction and applications of lucid dreams. Currently, Dr. Gish is a Research Specialist at the Division of Perceptual Studies in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at University of Virginia’s School of Medicine. He is also a founding member and president of Organization for Lucid Dream Studies, a non-profit dedicated to research and education on lucid dreaming, as well as the lead educator at Lucid Dream Coaching, LLC.
CE Information
1 hour of CE
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