Pre-Intermediate audio -Dr Muller about dreams (3.13)

Patient So what does it mean, doctor?
Psychiatrist Well, first the party. A party is a group of people. This means that you’re going to meet a lot of people. I think you’re going to be very busy.
Patient At work?
Psychiatrist Yes, at work...you work in an office, I think?
Patient Yes, that’s right.
Psychiatrist I think the party means you are going to have a lot of meetings.
Patient What about the champagne?
Psychiatrist Let me look at my notes again. Ah yes, you were drinking champagne. Champagne means a celebration. It’s a symbol of success. So we have a meeting or meetings and then a celebration. Maybe in the future you’ll have a meeting with your boss, about a possible promotion?
Patient Well, it’s possible. I hope so ...What about the garden and the flowers? Do they mean anything?
Psychiatrist Yes. Flowers are a positive symbol. So, the flowers mean that you are feeling positive about the future. So perhaps you already knew about this possible promotion?
Patient No, I didn’t. But it’s true, I am very happy at work and I feel very positive about my future. That’s not where my problems are. My problems are with my love life. Does my dream tell you anything about that?
Psychiatrist Mm, yes it does. You’re single, aren’t you?
Patient Yes, well, divorced.
Psychiatrist Because the violin music tells me you want some romance in your life - you’re looking for a partner perhaps?
Patient Yes, yes, I am. In fact I met a very nice woman last month - I really like her, ... I think I’m in love with her. I’m meeting her tonight...
Psychiatrist In your dream you saw an owl...in a tree?
Patient Yes, an owl...a big owl.
Psychiatrist The owl represents an older person. I think you’ll need to ask this older person for help. Maybe this ‘older person’ is me? Maybe you need my help?
Patient Well, yes, what I really want to know is... Does this person...this woman...love me?
Psychiatrist You remember the end of your dream? You were feeling cold?
Patient Yes, my feet were very cold
Psychiatrist Well... I think perhaps you already know the answer to your question.
Patient You mean she doesn’t love me.
Psychiatrist No, I don’t think so. I think you will need to find another woman. I’m sorry.