Online Dream Cafe

Online Dream Cafe is a weekly online dream-sharing gathering led by Bernard Welt. Participants are invited to share dreams and explore their imagery in a gentle, non-intrusive setting, using a method derived from Dr. Montague Ullman’s approach. The group is intended for appreciation, reflection, and conversation rather than therapy, and participants may share or discuss dreams only as far as they feel comfortable.

The session also offers guidance on remembering and recording dreams. No one is pressured to participate beyond their comfort level, and the group operates within defined boundaries and the Ethics Guidelines of the International Association for the Study of Dreams. Dr. Welt is not a psychotherapist.

When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Showtimes: 8:00 PM–10:00 PM Eastern

Schedule: Held online on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month

Tickets: Free

Donations: Donations are appreciated but not required. All proceeds support Rhizome, and no donation is needed to RSVP or participate.

RSVP: Required to receive the link to join the online meeting

Late arrival: The meeting room closes five minutes after the start time so the dream-sharing session is not interrupted.

Ages: Suitable for people 16 and older. Anyone under 16 should consult a parent or guardian before attending.

Leader: Bernard Welt

Leader background: Welt is Professor Emeritus of Arts and Humanities at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at George Washington University, where he developed interdisciplinary courses on dreaming. He co-authored *Dreaming in the Classroom: Practices, Methods, and Resources in Dream Education*, served on the board of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, and has written extensively about dreaming and the arts, as well as poetry published in journals and anthologies.

Venue: Rhizome DC, online event