FOUNDATIONS II | HYBRID EVENT

Lucid Dreaming Therapy: Case Formulation, Treatment Planning, & Intervention

Part of our Lucid Dreaming Therapy Foundations series, this is an intensive workshop on applying lucid dreaming interventions to nightmares and psychological distress represented in dreams.

What's included?

Date(s)

Live Session July 26, 2025, followed by 30 days to complete forum assignment

Time(s) 

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Pacific Time, includes one 30-min break and two 10-15-min breaks

Format

This is a Hybrid course that includes a synchronous video session using Zoom and a forum discussion component.

7.25 CE

Mental health professionals earn sponsored continuing education (CE) credits
Lucid dreaming therapy (LDT) is a variation of imagery rehearsal therapy that leverages an alternate state of consciousness to target nightmares and psychological distress represented in dream content. LDT is unique in that it involves remembering one is dreaming, which can promote feelings of safety, psychological flexibility, and value driven behavior—key ingredients for therapeutic growth. Additionally, the realistic, creative, and emotional nature of dreams provide a unique context for LDT interventions to improve therapeutic outcomes.

Clinicians can play a critical role in furthering LDT as a science by using case formulations to guide treatment decisions and consider potential mechanisms for LDT outcomes. This live training will guide you in planning, justifying, and implementing LDT interventions using theoretically informed case conceptualizations. The course will begin with a review of proper assessment, case selection, induction protocols, and predominant treatment models that can inform LDT. The majority of the course will focus on real case examples to guide attendees in how to integrate various treatment approaches into LDT, including but not limited to cognitive-affective, dynamic, interpersonal, and neurovisceral approaches.

To receive CE credits, fully attend the live video session and contribute to a group discussion on our community message boards. The group discussion assignment is due 30 days after the live video session.

This is Part II of our three-part Foundations Series on Lucid Dreaming Therapy. Foundations I and III are recommended, but not required to take this course.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the unique features of Lucid Dreaming Therapy that can augment patient outcomes.
  • Explain the advantages of adding a lucid dreaming component to standard Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for nightmares.
  • Practice applying established psychological theories or research to inform your Lucid Dream Therapy interventions using sample vignettes.
  • Describe the pros and cons of incorporating traditional dream interpretation into Lucid Dreaming Therapy.

Target Audience: Psychologists
Level of Activity: Intermediate
Course Code: CE02-2025-H
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Meet the instructor

Kristen LaMarca, PhD, DBSM

Dr. LaMarca is a clinical psychologist board-certfied in behavioral sleep medicine. Her work focuses on integrating the fields of sleep medicine and psychology to enhance well-being across waking, sleeping, and dreaming states. She is particularly focused on adapting psychotherapeutic approaches to address sleep and dream disturbances, with an emphasis on the innovative application of lucid dreaming therapy. Since 2005, she has been collaborating with Lucidity Institute, co-teaching and conducting research on lucid dream induction and applications alongside renowned expert, Stephen LaBerge. Her current position at Lucidity Sleep Psychiatry provides her unique opportunities to refine sleep- and dream-focused interventions with diverse, real-world populations—a role that allows her to translate her experience into practical insights for clinicians seeking to incorporate dream- and sleep-centric therapies into their practices.

Instructor Disclosures: Kristen LaMarca, co-owner of Lucidity Sleep Psychiatry, is not sponsored commercially for this event. Her roles include clinical service, CE administration, and CE committee participation. Additionally, she earns from dream-focused education for the public.
Co-sponsorship Statement
Our educational content is co-sponsored by Mindful Lucid Dreaming, your event host, and Lucidity Sleep Psychiatry, a sponsor accredited to provide continuing education for psychologists. This partnership helps ensure that our programs meet the highest standards. 
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Continuing Education Approval
Lucidity Sleep Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Lucidity Sleep Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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Frequently asked questions

Are CE credits available for this event?

The number of CE credits available are noted in the course description. Check with your state or jurisdiction's licensing board or credentialing body to determine if our CE can be applied to your license renewal period. Lucidity Sleep Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Lucidity Sleep Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

What is your refund and cancellation policy?

Our refund and cancellation policy depends on whether you registered for a live or hybrid event or for an on-demand, home-study course. This is a Hybrid event with live and asynchronous components. Please read our full Refund and Cancellation Policy prior to registering here.

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Are replays available of the event?

Replays will not be available for this course. It is designed for live participation to ensure interactive learning and active engagement, as per requirements of our continuing education committee. We encourage attendees to join us live to fully benefit from the course's interactive elements. However, we may offer this course in an on-demand format in the future. Subscribe to our mailing list to be notified when this option becomes available.
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