Richard writes…

fascinated by your account of your 'block' dream, and its resolution with analysis; do you mind me asking what kind of analysis you had? I know analysis and therapy quite often doesn't help so anything you'd share as to what made it work would be great, though I'm asking a lot! perhaps just — was it the type of therapy or the rapport with the therapist?

Michelle Replies…

I’m glad you asked that, Richard.  During my writer’s block I had done a lot of reading about the psychology and science of dreaming, and I’d also read the writings of CG Jung.  These really resonated with me, because of his emphasis on the importance of folklore, myth and fairytales.  So when I realised that I needed help, I did some googling and found myself a Jungian analyst (or therapist, if you prefer).  And you’re right, one does of course also have to have a rapport with the therapist in question, which happily I did.  But I also found – and still find – that the Jungian approach works for me.  I hope this helps a bit, and thanks for asking.  With very best wishes, Michelle