Resistances are unconscious defenses that prevent the patient from becoming aware of certain
thoughts or feelings. Freud even says that producing many dreams can sometimes be a form of
resistance.
David:
Wow, so even dreams can be a way to avoid facing something?
Anna:
Yes! That’s one of the most important ideas. Dreams are not always straightforward; sometimes
they actually delay progress in therapy.
David:
So the analyst has to decide when to interpret a dream?
Anna:
Exactly. Freud emphasizes