I think all the characters in the dream story all reveal different aspects of our own selves, rather than being a straightforward narrative or secret wish.
So it's interesting to re-tell the dream in the first person, from the perspective of another character or object in the story.
For example, I dreamed I left DD outside Sainsburys and forgot all about her until I got home with my shopping. Luckily a passer-by had found her and brought her back soon afterwards. Obviously what came up for me at first was guilt at doing such a terrible thing, fear of other people's reactions, self-hatred, and other negative stuff. I also feared that deep down I felt incapable of looking after her and that she was a burden.
When I sat in a different chair (this is important) and told the story from DD's perspective, however, I was surprised about what 'she' felt. Confidence, love, the ability to look after herself, and communicate that she needed help. It helped me to think of my strengths (and hers) a bit more.
Sitting in yet another place to tell the story from the passer-by's perspective, I realised just how alone I had been feeling with DD and how much I needed to trust the professionals around her to do their jobs well.
Well, it worked for me (you lot are probably thinking Arabica's avoiding work again--and you're right!)