When we dream
our whole brain is active. From the brain stem to the cortex, our brains are working hard as we sleep. They store memories and make dreams. But what do we truly know about sleep? We have gathered experts in the field of sleep to answer these very quesions.
Care to uncover the secrets of sleep?
Welcome to
Dream-Con
Dream Con is a conference for sleeping, napping, and dreaming enthusiasts.
Dream-Con has something for everyone, whether your a professional or a hobbyist in the field of sleep or dreams. It will take place September 7th, 2021 at Mt. Washington Conference Center and will feature top researchers and psychologists talking about generic to niche parts of sleep.
Speakers
The 4 Sleep Types
Clinical psychologist and diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Michael J. Breus, talks about our sleeping ‘chronotype’. This refers to our natural cycle of when we’re most awake and most tired within a day. He classifies these chronotypes as the bear, the wolf, the lion, and the dolphin.
Dreaming as Virtual Reality
Solving Problems By Sleeping
Sleep, Gender, and Age
The Nap Stigma – What We Know About Naps
“I hope to go into this field after graduation. I loved the workshops and the chance to ask professionals in this very niche field questions.”
Jordan, Medical Student
Workshops
Achieving Lucid Dreams
Dr. Stephen LaBerge
Psychophysiologist and founder of the Lucidity Institute, Dr. Stephen LaBerge, teaches how to enter a lucid dream state using the MILD technique, and what the benefit of Lucid dreams are.
Interpreting Dreams
Dr. Ian Wallace
Best-selling author and popular broadcaster, Dr. Ian Wallace shows his methodology, the Dream Connection Process, of deciphering the meaning of dreams.
Designing a sleep-friendly Bedroom Environment
Dr. Terry Cralle
Author RN, MS, CPHQ, and certified clinical sleep educator, Dr. Terry Cralle teaches how to decorate and design a bedroom to get the best possible sleep.
“As someone with sleep insomnia, I am very fascinated by sleep. I loved the opportunity to bring my family along and introduce them to the in depth knowledge of sleep.”
Cole, Accountant
Schedule
- 9-9:45am: Overcoming Sleep Problems
- 10-10:45am: Dreaming as Virtual Reality
- 11-11:45am: Achieving Lucid Dreams Workshop
- 12-1:45pm: Lunch
- 2-2:45pm: Solving Problems By Sleeping
- 3-3:45pm: Interpreting Dreams Workshop
- 4-4:45pm: Sleep, Gender, and Age
- 5-5:45pm: The Nap Stigma
- 6-6:45pm: Designing a sleep-friendly Bedroom Environment Workshop
- 7-9pm: After Confrence Dinner
“I am a big supporter of naps and would like to get rid of the bad reputation they have achieved. This conference helped me get more information on that subject to bring up next time I’m discussing the topic.”
Michelle, Nurse and Nap Enthusiest
Packages
Student Package
The Student package contains a general admission pass with a custom Dream-Con lanyard. Only available for students affiliated with approved educational institutions.
General Package
The general package contains a general admissions pass with a custom dream-con lanyard.
Dreamers Package
The dreamers package contains a general admissions pass with custom Dream-Con lanyard, priority seating, and limited edition Dream-Con shirt and sleep-mask.
Location
Mt. Washington Conference Center 5801 Smith Avenue | Baltimore, MD 21209
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