"Dream Week" to Feature Experts on Sleep and Dreams
At International ASD Conference


http://www.asdreams.org/2003


BERKELEY, CA - The week of June 27-July 3 has been declared Dream Week by
the mayors of both San Francisco and Berkeley to honor the international
Association for the Study of Dreams which is holding its 20th annual
conference at the new Doubletree Hotel at the Berkeley Marina that
week. The proclamations also recognize the 50th anniversary of the
discovery of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, a breakthrough that proved
that the phenomenon of dreaming is universal. William Dement, M.D., part
of the University of Chicago team who identified this sleep cycle, will
give a keynote presentation on the progress in sleep and dream research
over the past 50 years. Dement was also a founder of the pioneering
Stanford Sleep Disorder clinic.

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERTS TO PRESENT
The ASD conference, entitled Dreaming by the Bay, includes over 100 diverse
presentations by the world's foremost dream researchers, authors, and
clinicians. Included are workshops and seminars that feature
psychological, medical, artistic, anthropological, spiritual, and cinematic
perspectives on dreaming. New findings on the psychology and meaning of
dreams by European, Australian, Asian, and North American researchers will
be presented. Conference Program Chair and past-President of ASD, Alan
Siegel, Ph.D., will conduct a series of Continuing Education presentations
with psychotherapists and researchers on the meaning of dreams and their
use in psychotherapy. This will include a session on cultural and ethical
issues in working with trauma survivors' dreams and nightmares, featuring
vignettes of nightmares of survivors of natural disasters, war, terrorism,
and accidents.

DREAMS, SPIRIT AND RELIGION
The link between dreams, spirit, and religion will be explored in a keynote
address and panel discussions by world renowned comparative religion
scholar, Huston Smith, Ph.D., with Peter Kingsley, Ph.D. and Kelly
Bulkeley, Ph.D. Acclaimed psychologist and parapsychologist, Stanley
Krippner, Ph.D. will participate on a panel about dreams and shamanism, and
present research on paranormal dreaming. Pioneering researcher Stephen
LaBerge, Ph.D., founder of the Lucidity Institute, will talk about current
research on dreaming and consciousness.

DREAMS, CREATIVITY AND THE ARTS
The interface between the world of dreams and visual imagery will be
explored through cinema and art. Two symposia will show the impact and
portrayal of dream in classical and contemporary cinema. There will also
be a juried exhibit of dream-inspired art where artists will be available
to discuss their work, and a slide show of dream-related art. Even Harry
Potter will attend the conference when San Francisco psychotherapist, Gail
Grynbaum, Ph.D., discusses the nightmares of Harry Potter. A series of
expressive arts workshops are also on the program.


ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF DREAMS
The Association for the Study of Dreams is the only organization of its
kind in the world. This non-profit, international, multidisciplinary
organization has a diverse membership representing a variety of
dream-related activities, including academic research, clinical practice,
and individual study.

CONFERENCE AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Members of the public may register for conference activities on a
space-available basis. Reporters are welcome to cover
presentations. Please go to the registration desk and request a press
pass. Media access to workshops is strictly limited; reporters must
receive approval to attend from workshop leaders. For additional
information on ASD and the conference program visit our website,
www.ASDreams.org or call toll-free at 1-866-DREAM12.

MEDIA CONTACTS ARE:
Alan Siegel at (510) 527-7929 or dreamsdr@...
Wendy Pannier at (610) 995-1507 or wpannier@...





























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