May 2012 Calendar of Events
Dreams of the Great Turning
"Fire On the Mountain"
Cats in Dreams
Monthly Dinners
How to Register
General Information
IASD Conference
Dreams of the Great Turning
Saturdays 10am–1pm
May 12 July 14 Sept 15 Nov 10
$35 per session /$125 for the series
The year 2012 may be pivotal in the historic process known as the Great Turning, a transition from the ethos of conquest and domination to one of cooperative interdependence. Please join us in exploring this epochal moment using the lens of Culture Dreaming,SM which is like a group shamanic journey or active imagination, conducted in mild trance. Individual night dreams are woven into a new big dream, which participants then explore together. Sessions include a dream re-entry that will enable participants to ask for guidance on questions of personal meaning. Though you may attend a single session, we prefer that people sign up for the entire series so that a cohesive group process in working with dreams can develop.
Facilitated by:
Meredith Sabini, PhD, is a licensed psychologist
and founder-director of The Dream Institute.
Richard Russo, MA, is past president of the IASD and dream educator with over thirty years’ experience.
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“Fire on the Mountain”
Saturday May 19 7–9 pm $20
This spectacular documentary chronicles a unique ten-day gathering of indigenous elders and medicine people held in the spirit of world peace at a Buddhist monastery in the Swiss Alps. The gathering was initiated by the monastery’s Lama Teundrup after meeting a Chuar elder from the Amazon. You will hear representatives from every continent in their own language—including Apache, Aboriginal, Buryiat, Rendile, Tuva, Toltec, Tlingit, Voodoo—as they tell their own stories and prophecies and then perform sacred ceremonies around a hearthstone set by the Dalai Lama. A Mohawk grandmother calls the gathering “a miracle.” Film runs 100 minutes; discussion follows.
Film by David Cherniack. Mystic Fire Video, New York.
We have seating for 25. You must call ahead two days to reserve a place. We expect this event to fill and may not be able to accommodate drop-ins. We will show this film again.
Cats in Dreams
with Meredith Sabini
Wednesday May 23 7–9 pm $20
A common motif in women’s dreams, cats signify our instincts for self-reliance, introversion, sensuality. This talk will cover cultural myths about felines and the varied roles they play in dreams, with examples of the lost, injured, hungry, trapped cat; and those that guide, accompany, and talk with us.
Monthly Dinners
Wednesdays 6–8 pm
May 30 Discussion of 2012 dreams
June 27 Report on IASD conference
$20 / $10 students & seniors
Open to anyone, these informal dinners are an opportunity to meet kindred folks, share dreams, and hear about recent events of interest. Delicious food from Poulet includes vegan, vegetarian, and poultry selections. Seating for 15. Call the office one day ahead so we can order enough.
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TO REGISTER:Phone the office and leave your name and number or register via e-mail.
Our rent has increased considerably; prices are also higher. 20% discount for students and seniors.
Please send us your e-mail address so we can notify you of special events and updates.
ATTEND FREE: Two volunteers needed to monitor programs: arrive early to set up, collect fees, sign people in, close up after. Call the office 2 weeks prior to the event you’d like to attend to receive training.
SPACE FOR RENT: Our beautiful historic landmark, Fox Commons, is available for meetings, ongoing classes, special events, or private parties. Contact our office to discuss rental fees and dates.
LIBRARY: The Dream Institute has a comprehensive library of books and articles on all aspects of dreams and dreaming. It is open for on-site use; call a week ahead if you’d like to visit.
REFERRALS: The Dream Institute is not a psychotherapy clinic but we do offer Professional Dream Consultation as well as referrals for therapy or analysis.
PROGRAM PROPOSALS: If you have a suggestion for a presenter, or a proposal of a program you’d like to offer, please send a one-page description along with relevant bio to our office.
OUR NONPROFIT STATUS: The Dream Institute has the fiscal sponsorship of InquiringSystems, Inc. (ISI), which allows us to accept tax-deductible contributions, essential to our survival.
We welcome donations of goods, services, or funds.
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The Dream Institute of Northern California
1672 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94703 510-845-1767
dreaminstituteca@gmail.com Use for registering only.
For all other communication, please telephone or write the office.
IASD Conference in Berkeley, June 2012
The International Association for the Study of Dreams, whose headquarters is in our building, will host their 29th annual conference at the Doubletree Hotel at the Berkeley Marina, June 22–26. This event brings together writers, researchers, academics, artists, therapists, and laypeople to share and celebrate dreams. Please visit www.iasdreams.org for more information.
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The Dream Institute of Northern California
1672 University Ave. Berkeley 510-845-1767
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