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title: Blog | Dreams
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## [What Really Happens in Your Brain While You Dream?](https://www.mydream.io/blog/what-really-happens-in-your-brain-while-you-dream)

![Jean Crawford, EdD, LPC/LMFT](https://www.mydream.io/hubfs/jean%20website%20headshot.jpg)

 Posted by [Jean Crawford, EdD, LPC/LMFT](https://www.mydream.io/blog/author/jean-crawford-edd-lpc-lmft)

 When the brain dreams, it becomes highly active - almost as active as when you’re awake - though the way it processes information shifts dramatically. Let’s explore what’s really happening when your mind enters the mysterious world of dreams.

[Read More](https://www.mydream.io/blog/what-really-happens-in-your-brain-while-you-dream)

#### Posts about Dreams

[ 3 min read

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###### What are Dream Symbols and Why Do They Matter?

dream analysis, Symbols, Themes, Dreams

By Jean Crawford, EdD, LPC/LMFT

](https://www.mydream.io/blog/what-are-dream-symbols-and-why-do-they-matter)

# Articles about Dreams

#### [Jan 9, 2026 10:21:23 AM What Really Happens in Your Brain While You Dream?](https://www.mydream.io/blog/what-really-happens-in-your-brain-while-you-dream)

[ Read article ](https://www.mydream.io/blog/what-really-happens-in-your-brain-while-you-dream)

#### [Jan 9, 2026 10:19:49 AM What are Dream Symbols and Why Do They Matter?](https://www.mydream.io/blog/what-are-dream-symbols-and-why-do-they-matter)

[ Read article ](https://www.mydream.io/blog/what-are-dream-symbols-and-why-do-they-matter)