Goodnight, Nightmares: Understanding and Managing Disturbing Dreams

What do your nightmares really mean? Are they random, or is there more to the story? In this illuminating talk, a celebrated clinical psychologist and director of a leading university behavioral medicine clinic dives into the fascinating world of nightmares. You’ll discover what sets nightmares apart from those bizarre but harmless dreams, why our minds conjure these vivid nighttime terrors, and how they might serve a deeper psychological purpose.

But it doesn’t stop there—this isn’t just theory. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to prevent nightmares and manage their impact, helping you reclaim peaceful nights of sleep. Whether you’re curious about your own dreams or looking to better understand this universal yet mysterious experience, this talk promises insights and tools to put your restless nights to rest.

Christina Pierpaoli Parker, PhD, DBSM is an assistant professor of clinical psychology and a board-certified behavioral sleep medicine doctor in UAB’s Department of Psychiatry and…