Harnessing the power of your daydreams

An experiential seminar

We spend almost half of our waking hours daydreaming – and these wandering thoughts can be helpful or hurtful. While reverie is not meant to be productive, it can be constructive. Find out how in this 50-minute seminar.

Discover the surprising benefits of daydreaming and mind wandering in this experiential seminar. Learn how to harness the power of daydreams to enhance creativity, improve mood and solve problems. This seminar will delve into taming your inner critic, encouraging positive daydreams and gently directing your wandering mind for positive outcomes. Explore the pros and cons of mind wandering, the three types of daydreams, and techniques to foster more helpful internal experiences. Gain practical strategies to observe and direct your thought processes, transforming unhelpful mind wandering into a source of inspiration and personal growth.

Dr. Leslie Ellis is a dream and nightmare expert, and author of A Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy: Demystifying Dreamwork (Routledge, 2025). She has PhD in clinical psychology with a somatic specialization. She teaches online courses in professional dreamwork, focusing and nightmare treatment.