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Welcome to the DreamStar Institute course management area. Here you can obtain training and certification in the Five-Star Method––a systematic dream work method based on co-creative dream theory, which has been developed by lucid dream pioneer and psychotherapist, G. Scott Sparrow. 

While the FiveStar Method is easy to learn, it represents an advanced approach, and ideally requires a background in dream theory and analysis. Consequently, I am currently preparing a Pre-Certification Review Module that all of my students have to complete before embarking on the Certification Process. It will be based on the new book Working with Dreams and PTSD Nightmares (which includes a chapter by me on the FiveStar Method), and my paper, "A New Approach to Dream Analysis Congruent with Contemporary Counseling Approaches." In the meantime, please purchase a copy of Working with Dreams and PTSD Nightmares, and read it if you want to pursue certification. It will provide a broad historical context into which my approach will make more sense to you.

If you are only interested in taking a course without pursuing certification, then you won't be expected to complete the Pre-Certification Review Module.

Course Offerings

• Introduction to the FiveStar Method. A self-paced course, unmentored course based on three of the seven modules of the Certification Course. It focuses on helping you acquire the skills to facilitate co-creative dream work through learning the FiveStar Method. The course offers 7 CEs (authorized by the Texas Board of Professional Counselors),  and certificates of completion for each module. Cost: $69

If you are interested in becoming certified by DreamStar Institute, DreamStar Certification requires the satisfactory completion of the following:

• DreamStar Certification Course, consisting of 7 modules of self-paced online study. Each module has its own certificate of completion and CEs (authorized by the Texas Board of Professional Counselors), so you will earn CEs as you go through the course. I provide feedback for your responses to the interactive questions posted on the Course Forum. Cost: $199 and 24 CEs. 

• Mentored Practicum (Prerequisite: Certification Course). During the practicum, you will schedule three Skype sessions with me, submit samples of actual dream work that I will  review with you during our Skype sessions, and participate in personal dream work as a way to develop a hands-on competency with this methodology. The practicum will involve written and verbal feedback from me. Cost: $299 and 9 CEs (Note: Participation in eight sessions of an online dream group will count as a substitute for your mentored practicum.)

• Quantum Dreamwork Practice. This is a one-to-one mentoring experience designed to enhance your capacity to have lucid dreams/out-of-body experiences. This mentoring process is based on the topic of a book that I am currently working on, and which will serve as a manual for the course once published. Prerequisite: Screening Interview via Zoom. 

Upon completion of the Certification Course and Mentored Practicum, you will receive a certificate confirming your DreamStar Certification.

Enrollment Procedures

If you are ready to enroll in a course, you need to open an account first. An email will be sent to you to verify your account. Then you can return here, click on the course link in the Navigational menu at the top of the page, and then you will be taken to Paypal for payment. 

If you have any questions in the mean time, please email me at gscotspar@gmail.com.

Ethics

DreamStar abides by the ethics of the International Association for the Study of Dreams pertaining to dream sharing and dream analysis. Please see the statement below.