The Inner Voice in Dreams: Reply to Dr. Brent Willock

ABSTRACT

In this response to the comprehensive commentary of my paper by Dr. Willock (this issue), I underscore the complexity of the multiple self-state interactions that appear to be managed by an “Executive Director.” Within this framework, I emphasize the inner voice in dreams as a fundamental element in the dream process. I describe the role of the inner voice in dreams as assisting the dreamer in dissection of inner conflicts. Whenever possible in analysis, I recommend including the inner voice in dreams as a facilitator for exploration and understanding of various matters related to the dreamer’s interpersonal relationships.

This article responds to:

Multiple Selves and the Nature of Dreaming

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Zvi Steve Yadin

Zvi Steve Yadin, Ph.D., Ph.D., PMHNP, is in private practice in psychiatry and psychoanalysis on Long Island, New York. He holds Doctorates in Clinical Psychology and Hebrew Literature, and a Post Doc. Diploma in Psychoanalysis. He was a professor at Adelphi University and Long Island University, and a clinical instructor in psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at Stony Brook University, NY.