Greg Mahr and Heather Taylor-Zimmerman will present on "Nightmares: Healing Images for Dark Times." Though terrifying, nightmares can allow us to enter the dark aspects of the inner world. Nightmares are part of the psyche's response to trauma. They will introduce a depth psychological model of shadow work for nightmares, applying Jung's "invaluable method" of Active Imagination. Jung (1977) posited that "in everyone some kind of artist is hiding," emphasizing that the "forgotten artist must be fetched up again from the darkness of the subconscious, and a path cleared for the urge for artistic expression" (p. 42). This retrieval and expression are crucial for healing both personal trauma and the psychic disturbances of our era. There will be time for participants to experiment with their own drawing of dream images. You do not need any previous experience or skill to participate. Our nightmare imagery can transform haunting figures into guides and symbols of transformational empowerment. This process not only empowers individuals to transform personal shadows but also deepens our understanding of the collective shadows permeating our times, drawing insights from the personal to the world soul.

Step into the realm of dreams with Heather Taylor-Zimmerman, PhD and Greg Mahr, MD for an inspiring evening designed to awaken your inner dreamer. Dreams aren’t just random stories — they are profound teachers, healers, and guides. Learn to listen to the unique language of your dreams and discover how to use them as a source of creativity, wisdom, and transformation. This immersive event blends education, discussion, and experiential practice. You’ll explore ways to interpret dream messages, engage in creative dreamwork, and even make dream art (no artistic experience required — only your curiosity!). Think of dreams as free, natural, and legal psychedelic journeys offered to you every single night. ✨ Special Gift: Each participant will receive a newly published set of the Dream Oracle Cards & Guidebook by Heather and Greg. You’ll learn how to use these cards to stimulate dreaming, spark intuition, and deepen your connection to the dream experience. 🌟 About Your Hosts Greg Mahr, MDGreg is a physician, psychiatrist, and internationally published dream researcher from Detroit. His work has been featured in leading journals and conferences, and he brings decades of experience in weaving together psychology, healing, and dream exploration. His passion lies in showing people how the inner landscape of dreams can transform mental health, spiritual growth, and creativity. Heather Taylor-Zimmerman, PhDHeather is a visionary artist, dream scholar, and educator based near Seattle. With a doctorate in Transformative Studies, her work bridges art, psychology, and spirituality. Through her paintings, teachings, and workshops, Heather helps individuals bring the symbolic imagery of their dreams into waking life, where creativity and healing can flourish. Together, Greg and Heather are dynamic speakers and facilitators who have guided countless individuals in unlocking the hidden wisdom of their dream life. Expand your mind. Heal your soul. Awaken your creativity.Dreams are waiting to guide you — are you ready to listen? For more information visit: soulofcreativity.com

Have you ever wanted to understand your dreams on a deeper level? Are you interested in dream interpretation? Join us in Ann Arbor for a conversation with the creators of Dream Wisdom Oracle: 46 Cards and Guidebook! We love seeing who is planning to join us! Your RSVP helps us prepare to host you. About the Book: A hands-on tool to explore the inner world of dreams • Includes 46 full-color cards that explore common dream plots, settings, feelings, and figures as well as guidance on remembering dreams and interacting with them, inducing lucid dreams, and the wisdom of nightmares • Gain insight to better interpret your dreams, incubate a specific dream topic, and understand your psychological state • Features evocative art and psychotherapeutic insights to activate the unconscious and merge idea and image Created by a psychologist-artist and a psychiatrist, this oracle deck will help you harness your dreams for personal growth and healing as well as understand the language of the soul as it appears in your dreams. Designed for dream contemplation, the 46 full-color cards feature evocative art and therapeutic guidance to help engage all parts the brain. The cards explore common dream plots, settings, feelings, and figures as well as feature a group of teaching cards with recommendations for remembering dreams, inducing lucid dreams, and keeping healthy sleep routines. The deck can be used to incubate a specific dream topic, gain insight into your current psychological state, and better understand and interpret your dreams. For therapists and healers, the cards can also help you work with clients’ dreams and can be used to activate the unconscious. About the Authors: This set of dream cards and book of “contemplations” represents a collaboration between a visual artist and a psychiatrist. Both have academic and clinical experience with dreams. The visual artist, Heather Taylor-Zimmerman is a PhD psychologist trained at Pacifica, a Jungian program in California. Greg Mahr, an analytically oriented psychiatrist, is actively involved in teaching and research on acute trauma and nightmares. He has experience as a writer; his recent book on dreams published by Routledge and a chapbook of his poetry is being published by Celery City Press.