Effects of experiential focusing-oriented dream interpretation

This two-part study investigated the effects of a particular approach to dr eam interpretation. In the first part, the Dream Interpretation Effects Que stionnaire (DIEQ) was developed to assess both quantitatively and qualitati vely seven specific effects of Experiential Focusing-oriented dream interpr etation. In the second part, the DIEQ was used along with a structured inte rview in a pretest-posttest control group design to examine the effects of Experiential Focusing-oriented dream interpretation. The results were, firs t, that the DIEQ proved to be highly reliable and, second, that Experientia l Focusing-oriented dream interpretation demonstrated significant results. This study offers support for Gendlin's assertion that an Experiential Focu sing approach to dream interpretation facilitates constructive psychologica l change for the dreamer.