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Fabry (1989:70-78) is ofthe opinion thatthe same way repressedtraumas can cause
neuroses, so ignored meanings can cause emptiness, frustration, value conflicts and
depressions. He saysthatthe human unconscious is part ofthe psycheand spirit in
that it contains both an instinctual part into whichpeoplerepress emotions they do
not wishto face and a spiritual part into whichpeoplerepress their will to meaning.
In logotherapeutic interpretation dreams presentvalue choices before the dreamer.
Theyalso presentwarnings fromthe unconscious and searchfor meaning through
religious channels, mostly in non-religious persons. Dreams can originate in anyone
of the three dimensions ofa human being. According to Fabry (1989:70-78), the
onlypersonwho has actually published something on this methodwithin logothe­
rapeutic circles, dreams offer solutions to conflicts and bringcomfortin suffering.
Theyare also excellent storytellers.
The Socratic dialogue is sometimes requiredto unscramble the symbolism ofthe
dream.. At othertimes the explanation is so simple thatthere is no need to use it to
understand it. Dreams can also serve as aids in raisinga patient's/client's low self­
esteem. Fabry (1989:70-78) said: "Dreams can help the patientlyingon the couch
in psychoanalysis; they canalso help the clientsittingon a chair in the Socraticdia­
logue."
In a logotherapeutic dreamanalysis the therapist lets the seeker find meaningin his!
her dreams and guides himlher toward positivedirections especially ifthe seeker
lacks self-esteem. Logotherapists are encouraged to explorethe opportunities inhe­
rent in dreams. The idea is thatthe therapistnot only will assist the patient/client to
findmeaning in hislherdreams, but actually to help them to find meaning in such a
way thathe/she cancontinue witha meaningful life and/orlifestyle.
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