DREAMS & THE ENNEAGRAM
AN INSTINCTUAL APPROACH
A Fall Semester Class at The Enneagram School
with Kristen Oberly & Kaisa Jauhiainen
8 Sundays @ 2pm ET on Zoom starting 9/15
UNLOCK THE POWER OF DREAMS
In this class, you will develop a creative and intimate relationship with your unconscious through dreams. We will strongly emphasize creative thinking and co-participation with your imaginal realms. Traditional dream analysis can sometimes feel academic and overwhelming, so we aim to create an environment in which people of all experience levels can work with their dreams in a "hands on" way.
We will provide pre-recorded lectures on central ideas, but the majority of live sessions will be dedicated to discussing the material that arises in participants' dreams. We will be particularly interested in how dreams relate to instincts and Enneagram type. The unconscious "knows" our blind spots and show them to us in dreams, offering ways to be more present, aware, and fluid with ourselves. Ultimately, we aim to help students open a channel to their unconscious, so that they can better understand the hidden realms of their psyche, shift perception of self and others, and open new possibilities in life.
Meet the Teachers
This is a recording of Kristen and Kaisa's 9/1 webinar, where they talked about their work and the structure of their course, which you can also read more about below.
Rigorous Content
Grounded in Jungian analysis and deep, personal Enneagram inner work
Expert Guidance
You're in good hands with the Dream Girls.
Learn in Community
Option to connect with other classmates in self-managed learning pods.
FAQs
What is dream analysis?
Why should I care about dreams?
What do dreams have to do with the Enneagram?
Teachers
Kristen Oberly [SO/SP 9w1] is an artist and dream analyst whose study of Jungian psychology has inspired her for over 10 years. She works 1:1 with clients to interpret dreams and help them apply the lessons of the unconscious to renew their lives. Kristen sees dreamwork as an artistic act that can range from serious and cathartic to playful and enlivening. Combining dreamwork with the Enneagram changed her life, and she has the pleasure of watching it change her clients’ lives as well.
Kaisa Jauhiainen [SX/SO 9w8] has studied psychology and explored various inner work modalities like meditation, Jungian psychology, martial arts, and Taoist philosophy. She is a co-host in Sinsomnia podcast. Kaisa emphasizes a transformative approach and facilitates a process of becoming deeply intimate with one’s depths and the human experience. While she is eager to teach, she also learns from each experience and encounter with endless curiosity.
Praise for Kristen
MR
I don't dream very often, and when I do it's often in very small 'fragments'. Kristen has consistently used her knowledge, intuition, and insight to find depth and meaning in even the shortest dreams. She engages the dreamer on the level of personal and collective symbol, and brings ideas and interpretations to the session that are completely unexpected. With her guidance, I've been able to grow my awareness around shadow elements and sort through the confusing mess going on in my unconscious. A great listener and teacher.
ML
I've been working with Kristen weekly for a few months now, and I’m constantly blown away by her incredible talent and passion for dream interpretation. She engages deeply with my dreams and always brings such insightful perspectives to our sessions. Kristen takes the time to study my dreams before each meeting, which makes our work together feel incredibly rich and meaningful. Her ability to connect with the deepest parts of our psyche—our unconscious—is truly remarkable. Working with her has been transformative, and I can't recommend her highly enough to anyone looking to explore their dreams on a profound level.
KV
There are no words that could possibly convey how thankful I am to Kristen. Our subconscious can weave the most intricate of stories, filled with complexities that I once believed could never be understood. Kristen however has been able to not only interpret my dreams but explain them in ways even my dense self can understand. It feels as though she knows me better than I know myself sometimes! I am never left disappointed with her interpretations as they have always planted seeds of inner growth even when I was not quite ready to hear what my unconscious was trying to relay. My life has truly changed for the better thanks to Kristen!
Praise for Kaisa
Josh Lavine
Kaisa is an epic intellect and a true psychonaut. What I respect most about her is how fully she throws herself into her development. Her courage is rare even in inner work circles. She does not just analyze her dreams, but immerses in them, squeezes out every drop. She has opened every haunted chest that she’s found in her psychological basement, drunk the poison inside, and concocted an antidote in realtime. Given that, her insights are original and based on real experience, and I’m very exited to see Kaisa stepping into the role of facilitator and guide.
Sammy Bernstein
Kaisa is equal parts enchantress and piercing intellectual. Her approach to inner work is gentle yet firm – you will feel supported as you unearth the nuances of your psyche at a pace as unique as your dreams. Through Kaisa, I have learned to embrace life with more depth, openness, and richness than I ever thought possible.
David Gray
I am proud to count Kaisa as one of my few trusted colleagues in the realm of psychology, spirituality, the enneagram, and other esoteric and holistic subjects and modalities. She is an exceptional expert with a profound understanding of dream interpretation, symbols, mythology, Jungian psychology, and more. Kaisa has consistently demonstrated a remarkable ability to accurately pinpoint underlying truths and to navigate the complexities of inner worlds, both her own and those of others.
Kaisa’s innate understanding of Jungian principles and her skillful application of symbolic interpretation make her uniquely adept at uncovering the hidden meanings within dreams and unconscious patterns. Additionally, her comprehensive knowledge of several fields of science and various holistic health practices allows her to offer a well-rounded and integrative approach to mental health and personal growth.
Her compassionate and insightful approach provides a safe and transformative space for personal development and self-discovery. Kaisa seamlessly blends her scientific acumen with holistic techniques, making for a balanced and thorough understanding of psychological landscapes.
Her profound knowledge, empathetic nature, and integrative approach make Kaisa a standout professional in the realm of personal growth and analysis. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking new insights and transformative healing in their psychological exploration.
Program Format
Confidential Group
Participants will be invited to share and contemplate their dreams inside a confidential group container, giving everyone a view into the diverse world of dream symbols.
Small Class Size
We are limiting this program to a maximum of 20 participants.
Lecture & Interaction
Teachers will present enough dream theory to create an intellectual container, but the emphasis will be on creative exercises, personal sharing, and class dialogue.
Online Chat Room
Participants will have access to an exclusive online chatroom where they can share thoughts and message each other between sessions.
Pre-Recorded Lectures
Between classes, you will be asked to watch short, pre-recorded lectures on key terms and ideas. Beyond the "how to" of dreams, this class will focus mainly on ‘capturing’ the instincts in their essence and getting to the root as to why they’ve remained unconscious. The teachers will present philosophies and techniques to help strengthen your connection to your inner life and to process unconscious material behind your Enneagram type and instinctual drives.
Guided Meditations
Since this material can occasionally be difficult to work with, there will also be pre-recorded guided meditations that can be accessed at any time.
Schedule
Fee
The fee for this program is a sliding scale from $350 - 650.
Yes this is a wide range, and yes we will accept any amount in that range. This is a brand new program, and we are giving participants who pioneer it with us the chance to do so at a lower cost than future offerings.
A payment plan is available (pick the Klarna option on the checkout page).
Recording Policy
We will be recording sessions of this class so that participants can review or catch up on missed sessions. However, before we make the recordings available for public purchase, we will ask participants if there are any parts that they would like edited out. We will only release recordings publicly after we cut those parts out.
Note: except the dream catcher symbol, all art on this page was hand painted by Kristen Oberly.
