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Welcome to DreamStar Institute!
The Home of the FiveStar Method of Dream Analysistm


DreamStar Institutetm offers training in an innovative and highly effective approach to dream work based on co-creative dream theory—the idea that dreams are co-created through the interaction between the dreamer and the emergent dream content.
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Co-creative dream theory views the dream—whether lucid or non-lucid—as an unfolding relational process, rather than only a static set of images or symbols to be analyzed.

Because of its emphasis on dreamer choice and responsibility, the DreamStar dreamwork approach—called The FiveStar Method—is wholly congruent with the goals of life coaching, spiritual mentoring, and contemporary psychotherapy. It is fairly easy to learn and highly adaptable to one-on-one and group settings.

There are several ways to benefit from the services of DreamStar Institute:

  • You can join the new DreamStar Community.
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  • You can peruse a sampling of resources on our Featured page.
  • You can peruse dozens of articles included here.
  • You can take courses on the FiveStar Method, available online.
  • You can can pursue DS Certification after taking our two courses on the FiveStar Method, and completing a Practicum.
  • You can have individual dream consultation sessions with Scott or Kim via videoconferencing.
  • You can obtain mentoring in dream analysis via one-on-one sessions, focusing on the analysis of client dreams, and/or your own dreams, using the FSM.

We look forward to hearing from you! Please contact us to let us know about your interests.

G. Scott Sparrow. EdD, LPC-S
Founder, DreamStar Institute
Co-Host,
DreamStar Community

Kim Phetteplace, MA
Principal Trainer, DreamStar Institute
Co-Host, DreamStar Community