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We invite you to understand the dreams of future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are invited to Turkey\u2019s First Children\u2019s Dreams Symposium!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dreams are one of the deepest reflections of children’s inner worlds. Organized for the first time in Turkey and with all proceeds donated to institutions supporting children in housing, health, and education, the Children’s Dreams Symposium aims to provide a comprehensive perspective by addressing the typical characteristics of children’s dreams, psychodynamic and cognitive theories’ approaches to these dreams, the relationship between childhood dreams and psychopathology, nightmares, recurring dreams, and sleep processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This symposium, featuring talks by mental health professionals who have completed the Dream Therapy Training prepared by the Dream Institute, holds the distinction of being the first academic event in Turkey to examine children’s dreams from a scientific perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symposium Topics and Speakers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 11:00 \u2013 Children’s Dreams in the Context of Psychodynamic Theories \u2013 \u015eule Nur Elmas Turan<\/strong>
Psychodynamic theories emphasize the relationship between dreams and unconscious processes. This talk will explore children’s dreams from a psychodynamic perspective, examining how they are shaped by defense mechanisms, early childhood traumas, and internal conflicts. The impact of dream content on children’s psychological development will be assessed from a therapeutic viewpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 11:30 \u2013 Sleep Physiology and Sleep Disorders in Children \u2013 Elif Kad\u0131<\/strong>
Children’s sleep patterns are directly related to their developmental processes and psychological states. This presentation will discuss sleep stages, dream processes, and common sleep disorders in childhood. The connection between sleep physiology and developmental issues will be explored, emphasizing the importance of sleep hygiene in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 12:00 \u2013 Examining Children’s Dreams by Age and Gender \u2013 Leyla Bayrav<\/strong>
Children’s dreams vary based on age, gender, and environmental factors. This talk will analyze the dream content, characters, social interactions, and emotional themes observed in boys’ and girls’ dreams. Research findings on gender differences in children’s dreams and age-related variations will be examined in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 12:30 \u2013 Typical Childhood Dreams and Recurring Dreams \u2013 Ezgi Mikyas<\/strong>
This talk will cover the typical characteristics of childhood dreams, their relationship with developmental processes, and common themes in dreams. Additionally, recurring dreams frequently experienced by children will be analyzed, discussing their psychological dynamics and connection to the unconscious. Current approaches to the effects of dreams on emotional regulation, trauma, and cognitive development will be presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 13:30 \u2013 Children’s Dreams According to Cognitive Development Theories \u2013 Ali R\u0131za Duru<\/strong>
Children’s dreams are directly related to their cognitive development. This presentation will examine how dream content is shaped by mental processes in light of Piaget’s cognitive development stages, Vygotsky\u2019s sociocultural theory, and neuroscience findings. The relationship between conceptual development, memory formation, emotional regulation, and dreams will be discussed, exploring the psychological and therapeutic significance of children’s dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 14:00 \u2013 Psychoanalytically Oriented Child Psychopathology and Dreams \u2013 Noa H. Kenar<\/strong>
According to psychoanalytic theory, children’s dreams offer clues about unconscious conflicts, traumatic experiences, and repressed emotions. How do defense mechanisms, transference, impulses, and internal conflicts manifest in dream content? This talk will analyze child psychopathology through dream analysis, evaluating the role of dreams in therapy with clinical examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 14:30 \u2013 The Role of Nightmares in Children’s Dreams \u2013 Z\u00fclal K\u0131l\u0131n\u00e7<\/strong>
Nightmares, which are common in childhood, reflect unconscious fears and anxieties. This talk will examine the psychological and developmental origins of nightmares, discussing common nightmare types and recurring themes. The relationship between nightmares and children’s emotional regulation will be explored, and therapeutic approaches will be evaluated through case studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 15:00 \u2013 Psychological Analysis of Children’s Dreams and Drawings: Integration into the Therapeutic Process \u2013 Fatima Ahmedova<\/strong>
Children\u2019s dreams and drawings serve as two essential windows into their unconscious world. This talk will analyze how dream imagery is reflected in children’s drawings and how traumatic experiences, fears, or imaginative elements are interpreted in the therapeutic process. Through case examples, the role of dreams and drawings in understanding children’s emotional worlds will be discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We invite you to the Children’s Dreams Symposium to explore scientific and therapeutic approaches to children’s dreams and deepen your knowledge with new research!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Date:<\/strong> April 26, 2025 | Time:<\/strong> 11:00 \u2013 15:30 | Online<\/strong>
\ud83d\udcc5 Registration Deadline:<\/strong> April 24, 2025 | 23:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd17 Details and registration:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Replay Dates:<\/strong> May 5-18, 2025
\ud83c\udf93 A Certificate of Participation<\/strong> will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open to anyone aged 20 and above, especially mental health professionals working with children, child development specialists, social workers, educators, children’s literature authors, and parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All presentations in this symposium will be conducted in Turkish.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation Conditions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All proceeds from the symposium will be donated to non-governmental organizations supporting children. To complete your registration, donate a minimum of 500 TL<\/strong> to one of the institutions listed below and upload the receipt or a document showing the donation amount (jpeg or pdf) to the Registration Form. Each institution has different donation procedures, so please check the organization’s website for the necessary information and steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizations to Donate To:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n