Using Control-Mastery and Jungian Theories to Treat Nightmare Disorder: A Case from Thailand
Tinakon Wongpakaran, Kelly J. Elsegood, Nahathai Wongpakaran, Kamonporn Wannarit, Pimporn Promkumtan
Journal of Mental Health Counseling July 1, 2014 DOI: 10.17744/mehc.36.3.p707175681j17232 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA case example demonstrates how Control-Mastery Theory and Jungian dream theory were combined to interpret the dreams of a Thai woman and treat her nightmare disorder. Therapy helped the client identify and challenge unconscious beliefs that had kept her from pursuing romantic relationships and life goals. Dream interpretation served as a psychotherapeutic tool, and cultural context was essential for understanding the client's dreams and waking-life beliefs, feelings, and behaviors. The case's quality and rigor were strengthened by the Messer (2007) Pragmatic Case method.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A Thai woman with nightmare disorder |
| Key finding | Combining Control-Mastery Theory and Jungian dream theory to interpret dreams helped a Thai woman challenge unconscious beliefs and pursue romantic relationships and life goals. |
Abstract
This case example describes the use of Control-Mastery Theory and Jungian dream theory to interpret a Thai woman’s dreams and treat her nightmare disorder. We posit that therapy enabled the client to identify and challenge unconscious beliefs that had been preventing her from pursuing romantic relationships and ultimately life goals. The case illustrates dream interpretation as a psychotherapeutic tool and highlights the importance of considering cultural context to help make sense of a client’s dreams and waking-life beliefs, feelings, and behaviors. The quality and rigor of the case example were enhanced by the use of the Messer (2007) Pragmatic Case method.