ABSTRACT
This chapter comes from a research-based presentation on the impact of traumatic and sudden death on the dream life of the individual who has experienced such a loss. In addition to research, samples of dream/ nightmare journal entries from individuals who experienced trauma due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), sudden unexpected death syndrome (SUDS), homicide, suicide, September 11th and the shootings at Columbine were provided. This has its roots in the author’s early exposure to sudden death and her ongoing work in the eld of thanatology.
