Monthly Intention Setting

Month/Year:

Current Life Theme or Challenge:

What I hope to learn from my dreams this month:

Areas of my body that feel tense or hold energy:

One somatic practice I commit to this month:

Examples: daily breathing exercises, body scans, movement practices, etc.

Daily Dream Entry Template

Date:

Dream Recording

Dream Title:

Main Dream Narrative:

Write 3-5 sentences capturing the essence of your dream

Key Dream Elements:

Primary setting:

Main characters:

Central conflict/challenge:

Dominant emotion in dream:

Vivid symbols or images that stand out:

1. 2. 3.

Somatic Dream Integration

Body sensations while dreaming (if remembered):

Body sensations while recalling the dream:

Head/Face:

Throat/Neck:

Chest/Heart:

Stomach/Solar Plexus:

Pelvis/Hips:

Arms/Hands:

Legs/Feet:

Which body area feels most activated by this dream?

If this body sensation could speak, what would it say?

What does your body need right now in response to this dream?

Movement

Rest

Breathing work

Grounding

Touch/comfort

Creative expression

Connection with others

Time in nature

Other:

Archetypal Awareness

Which archetype feels most present in this dream?

The Hero/Heroine

Journey, courage, overcoming challenges

The Shadow

Hidden aspects, fears, integration

The Wise Old Woman/Man

Guidance, wisdom, knowing

The Anima/Animus

Inner masculine/feminine, creativity, soul

The Great Mother/Father

Nurturing, protection, unconditional love

The Trickster

Change, humor, breaking patterns

How does this archetype express through my body?

What is this archetype inviting me to explore or heal?

Personal Associations

This dream reminds me of:

Current life situations, relationships, challenges

The feeling of this dream is similar to:

Past experiences, other dreams

If this dream were a message from my unconscious, it would be saying:

Integration Practice

One small action I can take today to honor this dream's wisdom:

Somatic practice for today (based on dream's body message):

5-minute breathing exercise focused on

Gentle movement/stretching for

Body scan meditation emphasizing

Walking meditation while contemplating

Creative expression through

Other:

Weekly Dream Pattern Review

Week of:

Recurring themes this week:

Most common body sensations in dreams:

Dominant archetypes appearing:

How my dreams reflected my waking life:

What my body seems to be processing through dreams:

Insights gained through somatic dream work:

Patterns I notice between my dreams and my nervous system:

Monthly Integration Reflection

Month:

Dream Themes Overview

Most frequent dream settings:

Recurring characters or figures:

Common challenges or conflicts in dreams:

How dreams resolved (or didn't resolve):

Somatic Patterns

Body areas most activated in dreams this month:

Connection between dream content and body sensations:

How my nervous system responded to different dream themes:

Somatic practices that felt most helpful:

Archetypal Journey

Dominant archetype(s) this month:

How this archetype relates to my current life phase:

What this archetype is teaching me:

Integration and Growth

Key insights from dream-body integration work:

How my relationship with my body has shifted:

Changes I've noticed in daily life from this practice:

Areas for continued exploration:

Intention for Next Month

Based on this month's dreams and body wisdom, I want to focus on:

Somatic practices to continue or try:

Questions I'm holding for my unconscious:

Resources for Continued Practice

Somatic Practices to Try

Breathing into dream sensations: Focus breath on body areas activated by dreams
Dream movement: Let your body move in response to dream images
Body dialogue: Have conversations with body parts that feel activated by dreams
Grounding after intense dreams: Feel feet on earth, hold grounding objects
Creative expression: Draw, dance, or write from the body's dream experience

Questions for Deeper Inquiry

How does this dream live in my body right now?
What is my nervous system trying to process through this dream?
If my body could respond to this dream symbol, how would it move?
What would it feel like to embody the energy of this dream archetype?
How can I honor both the dream's wisdom and my body's needs?

When to Seek Support

Consider working with a Jungian analyst or somatic therapist if:

Dreams consistently leave you feeling overwhelmed or re-traumatized
You notice concerning patterns you can't understand alone
You want to deepen your practice with professional guidance
Physical symptoms seem connected to dream content

Dream-Somatic Reflection Journal