Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Leslie Ellis for In This Body's third episode. In this episode, Ailey and Dr Ellis discuss focusing-oriented therapy, the transformative power of dream work, and how dreams serve as profound access points to the unconscious. Dr. Ellis shares her journey from journalism to psychology, her experiences working with trauma, and the importance of embodiment in addressing unfelt experiences. Together they  also explore the relationship between dream work and trauma, the often misunderstood nature of nightmares, and their potential for profound healing.We hope you enjoy the episode. In this episode: 01:04 Meet Dr. Leslie Ellis: Expert in Somatic Therapy and Dream Work03:20 Leslie's Journey into Depth Psychology and Somatics06:09 Integrating Focusing and Dream Work in Therapy08:04 Challenges and Adaptations in Early Practice09:03 The Unconscious in the Body: Insights from Pacifica15:13 Focusing-Oriented Therapy vs. Traditional Therapy19:17 Creating Safe Spaces for Trauma Healing24:21 The Power of Focusing in Trauma Therapy32:57 Dream Work: A Gateway to the Unconscious36:11 The Nature of Dream Processing36:43 Emotional Significance of Dreams37:22 Dreams as a Therapeutic Tool39:05 Bias Against Dreamwork40:32 The Unconscious and Felt Sense42:56 Understanding Nightmares45:58 Case Study: Transformative Nightmare51:20 The Value of Nightmares56:40 Dreams and Embodiment01:04:13 Resources for TherapistsYou can read the show transcript here: https://share.descript.com/view/I6hvkLLAvCZTo find out more about Dr Leslie Ellis:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: A Clinician’s Guide to Dream TherapyExperience: Solving the Nightmare Mystery Learn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Online CourseEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: Instagram Find: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]

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