My experience is that if you accept the dreams as working on a deeper level they will transform, in time. It's hard to have stressful dreams so during the day try to be kind to yourself. I have had stressful dreams where I feel disempowered. I just observe and detach. But as I feel more empowered in waking life my dreams change, and those people who once had control over my emotions end up showing up in dreams as weak and ineffectual. Give it time. Good luck.