Dream interpretation can be understood as a collaborative process entailing the interactive associative and interpretive involvement of patient and analyst. This

shifts the emphasis in dream interpretation away from discovering the correct interpretation toward developing a more interactive alliance between patient and analyst that emphasizes the process of dream interpretation. Such a shift in focus creates a more cooperative atmosphere in the analysis. This focus on the interactive process can enhance the capacity of both analyst and patient in their efforts to understand dream material. The mutuality involved in this effort can also produce greater personal development for both parties.