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Holden, J. M., & MacHovec, F. (1993). Risk management in hypnotic recall of near-death experiences. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 36(1) 38-46.

Holden, J. M., & MacHovec, F. (1993). Risk management in hypnotic recall of near-death experiences. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 36(1) 38-46.
Abstract: A substantial number of people facing physical and/or psychological crisis report having a near-death experience (NDE) involving a subjectively real experience of an alternate reality. Where NDE content is associated with positive emotions, benefit might be gained by hypnotic recall of the NDE, yet such recall might involve possible risk in the form of reactivation of the original crisis. In this article we describe a study involving hypnotic recall of positive NDEs by one male and five female subjects. We describe in detail some procedures to minimize risk, including a hypnosis protocol.
Copyright: The abstract is reprinted with permission of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
Link: http://asch.net/ajch.htm
Topics:
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Adults
Characteristics of NDErs—Gender
Characteristics of NDErs—Psychological Profile
Characteristics of NDErs NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Counseling NDErs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Hypnosis and NDEs
Methodology in NDE Research
Related Experiences NOS
Hunter, R. C. A. (1967). On the experience of nearly dying. American Journal of Psychiatry, 124(1) 84-88.

Hunter, R. C. A. (1967). On the experience of nearly dying. American Journal of Psychiatry, 124(1) 84-88.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright:
Link: http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/
Topics:
Characteristics of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Adults
Characteristics of NDErs—Education Level
Characteristics of NDErs—Marital Status
Characteristics of NDErs—Occupation
Characteristics of NDErs—Psychological Profile
Characteristics of NDErs—Socioeconomic Status
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Vision
Circumstances of NDEs—Induced Chemically
Counseling NDErs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Psychopathology and NDEs—Hallucinations
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Noble, K. D. (1987). Psychological health and the experience of transcendence. Counseling Psychologist, 15(4) 601-614.

Noble, K. D. (1987). Psychological health and the experience of transcendence. Counseling Psychologist, 15(4) 601-614.
Abstract: Transcendent experience is generally viewed by mental health professionals as a rare occurrence and symptomatic of psychopathology. A growing body of research, however, suggests that it is more common and more productive of psychological health than was previously believed. This article reviews the recent literature and its implications for psychologists whose clients have had transcendent experience of some kind, and who need support in the adjustment period that follows. It reviews common characteristics of the experience, incidence, catalysts, and relationship to mental health. It also offers treatment guidelines for adjustment reactions and suggests directions for future research.
Copyright: © 1987. Reprinted with permission of SAGE Publications, Inc.
Link: http://tcp.sagepub.com/
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Education about NDEs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Olson, M., & Dulaney, P. (1993). Life satisfaction, life review, and near-death experiences in the elderly. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 11(4) 368-382.

Olson, M., & Dulaney, P. (1993). Life satisfaction, life review, and near-death experiences in the elderly. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 11(4) 368-382.
Abstract: When 145 senior citizens living independently in the community were surveyed for incidence of near-death experiences (NDEs), 46 of the seniors believed they had had a 'close call' with death. Twelve of those reported that they had had an unusual experience during their close call and were subsequently interviewed. Their stories were evaluated using research criteria to document sufficient number of characteristics of an NDE for inclusion in research data and if that set of characteristics of the NDE included a life review component. They were also compared to a non-NDE group on the Life Satisfaction Index, to determine if life review in the context of an NDE helped older people feel more satisfied with life. There was no correlation, because surprisingly, although older people do have NDEs at least as often as other groups, the life review does not seem to be a part of it. So the reasons for scores on the LSI-A are not attributable to the life review. Reasons for this finding are discussed.
Copyright: © 1993. Reprinted with permission of SAGE Publications, Inc.
Link: http://jhn.sagepub.com/
Topics:
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Adults
Characteristics of NDErs—Gender
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Methodology in NDE Research
Hoffman, E. (1998). Peak experiences in childhood: An exploratory study Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 38(1) 109-120.

Hoffman, E. (1998). Peak experiences in childhood: An exploratory study Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 38(1) 109-120.
Abstract: This study investigated the extent and types of altered beliefs, attitudes, and values of 53 subjects who reported having had a near-death experience (NDE). A control group was composed of 27 individuals who reported having had similar life-threatening incidents but without a corresponding NDE. In addition, 45 significant others in the lives of the participants in these groups rated the extent and types of changes as a means of obtaining outside corroboration regarding the changes. The results indicated that the NDE group went through a significantly greater number of changes than persons who went through similar life-threatening situations but without having had a corresponding NDE. In addition, the extent and types of changes were mostly corroborated by significant others. Specific areas of change included increased concern for others, reduced death anxiety with a strengthened belief in an afterlife, increased transcendental experience, reduced interest in material possessions, increased self-worth, increased appreciation for natural phenomenon, and an enhanced awareness of paranormal phenomenon. Analysis of the depth of the experience indicated that the depth and the extent of change were positively correlated. Collectively, this information strongly suggests that it is the actual NDE itself, rather than some other factor such as merely being exposed to a life-threatening situation, that is crucial in facilitating change.
Copyright: © 1998. Reprinted with permission of SAGE Publications, Inc.
Link: http://jhp.sagepub.com/
Topics:
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Aftereffects of NDEs—Religion
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Afterlife, Belief in
Counseling NDErs
Methodology in NDE Research
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Veridical Perception during NDEs
Groth-Marnat, G., & Summers, R. (1998). Altered beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors following near-death experiences. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 38(3) 110-125.

Groth-Marnat, G., & Summers, R. (1998). Altered beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors following near-death experiences. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 38(3) 110-125.
Abstract: This study investigated the extent and types of altered beliefs, attitudes, and values of 53 subjects who reported having had a near-death experience (NDE). A control group was composed of 27 individuals who reported having had similar life-threatening incidents but without a corresponding NDE. In addition, 45 significant others in the lives of the participants in these groups rated the extent and types of changes as a means of obtaining outside corroboration regarding the changes. The results indicated that the NDE group went through a significantly greater number of changes than persons who went through similar life-threatening situations but without having had a corresponding NDE. In addition, the extent and types of changes were mostly corroborated by significant others. Specific areas of change included increased concern for others, reduced death anxiety with a strengthened belief in an afterlife, increased transcendental experience, reduced interest in material possessions, increased self-worth, increased appreciation for natural phenomenon, and an enhanced awareness of paranormal phenomenon. Analysis of the depth of the experience indicated that the depth and the extent of change were positively correlated. Collectively, this information strongly suggests that it is the actual NDE itself, rather than some other factor such as merely being exposed to a life-threatening situation, that is crucial in facilitating change.
Copyright: © 1998. Reprinted with permission of SAGE Publications, Inc.
Link: http://jhp.sagepub.com/
Topics:
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Aftereffects of NDEs—Religion
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Afterlife, Belief in
Counseling NDErs
Methodology in NDE Research
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Veridical Perception during NDEs
Twemlow, S. W. (1989). Clinical approaches to the out-of-body experience. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 8(1) 29-43.

Twemlow, S. W. (1989). Clinical approaches to the out-of-body experience. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 8(1) 29-43.
Abstract: The author reviews aspects of the out-of-body experience (OBE) related to psychic experiences and personality traits, and describes a continuum of experiences of altered mind/body perception, from the prototypical OBE on the healthy end to schizophrenia and organic brain syndromes on the other end. The impact of the OBE on the individual’s life is described, with suggestions for a psychoeducational approach to the clinical management of the patient with an OBE to allow maximum growth from the consciousness-expanding effects of the experience.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Altered States and NDEs
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena NOS
Counseling NDErs
Explanations of NDEs—Parapsychological
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological NOS
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Barnett, L. (1991). Hospice nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward the near-death experience. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 9(4) 225-232.

Barnett, L. (1991). Hospice nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward the near-death experience. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 9(4) 225-232.
Abstract: I surveyed 60 hospice nurses regarding their knowledge and attitudes toward the near-death experience (NDE), using Thornburg’s Near-Death Phenomena Knowledge and Attitudes Questionnaire. Most hospice nurses had previous work experience with an NDEr. Approximately half the nurses were knowledgeable about the NDE. All participants had a positive attitude toward near-death phenomena and toward caring for an NDEr. Recommendations include near-death phenomena in-service education for hospice nurses and inclusion of NDE content in nursing education programs.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Education about NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Methodology in NDE Research
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Spirituality and NDEs
Bechtel, L. J., Chen, A., Pierce, R. A., & Walker, B. A. (1992). Assessment of clergy knowledge and attitudes toward near-death experiences. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 10(3) 161-170.

Bechtel, L. J., Chen, A., Pierce, R. A., & Walker, B. A. (1992). Assessment of clergy knowledge and attitudes toward near-death experiences. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 10(3) 161-170.
Abstract: The results of a questionnaire distributed to 2,722 clergy from Pennsylvania and Illinois (320 usable questionnaires returned) showed the respondents had limited knowledge of the near-death experience (NDE) but had a moderately positive attitude toward the subject. Using Nina Thornburg’s (1988) Near-Death Phenomena Knowledge and Attitudes Questionnaire, respondents’ mean score for knowledge questions was 7.8 out of 18, and mean score for attitudes questions was 49 out of 85. Approximately 98% of the clergy had heard of NDEs; 85% of the clergy had counseled parishioners who had had NDEs; nearly 40% had had personal contact with an experiencer; and 10% reported having had NDEs themselves. Respondents were most familiar with the near-death element of “peace,” and with experiencers’ greater appreciation for life and belief in an afterlife.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Characteristics of NDErs—Occupation
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Methodology in NDE Research
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Jones, F. C. (1994). Misidentified flying objects? A critique. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 12(4) 235-243.

Jones, F. C. (1994). Misidentified flying objects? A critique. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 12(4) 235-243.
Abstract: This critique reviews Stuart Twemlow’s excellent paper and presents some evidence-not proof-for the existence of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). My differences with Twemlow concern primarily his view of the psychological and social characteristics of UFO abductees and near-death experiencers (NDErs). I review the evidence for the “fantasy-prone personality,” report personal anecdotes with patients who believe they are UFO experiencers, and briefly discuss the psychoanalytic hypothesis that NDEs can be accounted for by a defense mechanism.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Related Experiences—UFO
Veridical Perception during NDEs
Atwater, P. M. H. (1996). Children and the near-death phenomenon: Another viewpoint. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 15(1) 5-16.

Atwater, P. M. H. (1996). Children and the near-death phenomenon: Another viewpoint. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 15(1) 5-16.
Abstract: Children who brush death, nearly die, or who are pronounced clinically dead but later revive have a much higher incidence of near-death experiences (NDEs) than do adults. Although excellent research now exists on children’s cases, there have been discrepancies. I suggest that we need to broaden the range of observations on children’s NDEs and reconsider what is known about children and the near-death phenomenon.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Cognitive
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Aftereffects of NDEs—Physical Changes
Aftereffects of NDEs—Religion
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Animals and NDEs
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Characteristics of NDErs—Occupation
Characteristics of NDErs—Trauma and Abuse
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Otherworldly Environments
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena, ESP
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena, Precognition
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Return NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Kinesthetic
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Hearing
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Music
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Non-NDErs' Attitude Change after Learning about NDEs
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Veridical Perception during NDEs
Bache, C. M. (1996). Expanding Grof's concept of the perinatal: Deepening the inquiry into frightening near-death experiences. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 15(2) 115-139.

Bache, C. M. (1996). Expanding Grof's concept of the perinatal: Deepening the inquiry into frightening near-death experiences. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 15(2) 115-139.
Abstract: This study suggests that in order to explain the phenomenology of perinatal experience, as described in the work of Stanislav Grof, we must hypothesize that the patient in these instances has expanded beyond the individual subject. Rupert Sheldrake’s concept of morphic fields is incorporated to suggest that the patient in these sessions might best be conceptualized as the species itself, or the morphic field of the species mind. Possible explanations for Grof’s tilt toward personal psychology in his presentation of perinatal dynamics are explored. The implications of this expansion of perinatal theory for understanding frightening near-death experiences are summarized.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Altered States and NDEs
Birth Trauma and NDEs
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs NOS
Circumstances of NDEs—Induced Chemically
Counseling NDErs
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Mental Processes and NDEs
Related Experiences—NDE-Like
Theories, NDE-Related, Psychological—Grof
Green, J. T. (2001). The near-death experience as a Shamanic initiation: A case study. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 19(4) 209-225.

Green, J. T. (2001). The near-death experience as a Shamanic initiation: A case study. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 19(4) 209-225.
Abstract: The field of near-death studies shares a number of interesting, often compelling, similarities with the ancient spiritual tradition known as shamanism. Not least among these similarities is the fact that a near-death experience (NDE) is a time-honored form of shamanic initiation. I present a case example illustrating how a deep NDE can propel a person who had no prior knowledge or interest in shamanism into spontaneous, often classic, shamanic experiences, while living an apparently normal life in the midst of modern Western society.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Out-of-Body Experiences
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Aftereffects of NDEs—Physical Changes
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Altered States and NDEs
Animals and NDEs
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Adults
Characteristics of NDErs—Gender
Characteristics of NDErs—Marital Status
Characteristics of NDErs—Occupation
Characteristics of NDErs—Religious Affiliations
Characteristics of NDErs NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena, Precognition
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Music
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Vision
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Characteristics of NDEs NOS
Circumstances of NDEs—Accident
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Dreams and NDEs
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Shamanism and NDEs
Spiritualism and NDEs
Bonenfant, R. J. (2001). A child's encounter with the devil: An unusual near-death experience and both blissful and frightening elements. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 20(2) 87-100.

Bonenfant, R. J. (2001). A child's encounter with the devil: An unusual near-death experience and both blissful and frightening elements. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 20(2) 87-100.
Abstract: I describe the near-death experience (NDE) of a 6-year-old boy who encountered both the devil and God following a near-fatal car accident, and compare recent recollections of the event with those made four years earlier. I discuss the aftereffects of this experience, and review the findings of earlier studies of frightening NDEs.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Religion
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Characteristics of NDErs—Gender
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Otherworldly Environments
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena, ESP
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Kinesthetic
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Circumstances of NDEs—Accident
Circumstances of NDEs—Consciousness and Unconsciousness
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Murphy, T. (2001). The structure and function of near-death experiences: An algorithmic reincarnation hypothesis. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 20(2) 101-118.

Murphy, T. (2001). The structure and function of near-death experiences: An algorithmic reincarnation hypothesis. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 20(2) 101-118.
Abstract: Hypothesizes that a near-death experience (NDE) is the subjective experience of having the state of consciousness in which a person experiences the last moment of his or her life being turned, in stages, into the state of consciousness experienced as the “point of no return.” The life review this, as is interpreted as a review of the states of consciousness experienced during our lives. Our responses to reviewing our own behaviors while in specific states reinforces and classifies them into those to repeat in future lives and those to avoid. We examine a modification of the traditional doctrine of reincarnation that takes into account biological and cultural evolution. This allows an understanding of how the attributes of NDEs could have undergone selection even though all opportunities for mating have already passed at the time of death.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Altered States and NDEs
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Counseling NDErs
Cross-Cultural NDEs
Cultural, Social Influences on NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Healing and NDEs—Physical
Reincarnation and NDEs
Religion and NDEs—Buddhism
Bush, N. E. (2002). Afterward: Making meaning after a frightening near-death experience. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 21(2) 99-133.

Bush, N. E. (2002). Afterward: Making meaning after a frightening near-death experience. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 21(2) 99-133.
Abstract: The routes by which individuals attribute meaning to a near-death experience (NDE) appear to be similar, whether the experience was radiant or terrifying. This article explores three such avenues in relation to frightening experiences. I argue that resisting a terrifying NDE is likely to intensify fearfulness in an individual, and also that a similar effect occurs within society when this type of experience is resisted and misunderstood. The article concludes with an approach to synthesis and suggested techniques that may be useful in integrating the experience.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Religion
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Counseling NDErs
Cultural, Social Influences on NDEs
Disclosure of NDEs
Dreams and NDEs
Education about NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological NOS
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Explanations of NDEs NOS
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Interpretations of NDEs
Language and NDEs
Literature, Fictional
Mental Processes and NDEs
Religion and NDEs—Christianity
Religion and NDEs NOS
Science and NDEs
Spirituality and NDEs
Theories, NDE-Related, Psychological—Jung
Royse, D. (1985). The near-death experience: A survey of clergy's attitudes and knowledge. Journal of Pastoral Care, 39(1) 31-42.

Royse, D. (1985). The near-death experience: A survey of clergy's attitudes and knowledge. Journal of Pastoral Care, 39(1) 31-42.
Abstract: Reports on a questionnaire survey of 174 clergy in an attempt to discover their attitudes and knowledge of the near-death experience. Concludes that it is not rare for near death accounts to be reported to clergy, that such reports are hardly ever 'hellish'. in tone, and that near-death experiencers tend to become more religious and their fear of dying lessened. Notes implications for pastoral counselors and speculates as to the reasons pastoral counselors may hesitate to introduce the topic of near-death experiences into their counseling.
Copyright: © 1985. Reprinted with permission of the Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling.
Link: http://www.jpcp.org/
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Methodology in NDE Research
Non-NDErs' Attitude Change after Learning about NDEs
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Religion and NDEs—Christianity
Palmer, G., & Braud, W. (2002). Exceptional human experiences, disclosure, and a more inclusive view of physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, 34(1) 29-61.

Palmer, G., & Braud, W. (2002). Exceptional human experiences, disclosure, and a more inclusive view of physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, 34(1) 29-61.
Abstract: The nature, accompaniments, and life impacts of 5 types of exceptional human experiences (EHEs: mystical, psychic, unusual death-related, encounter, and exceptional normal) were explored, using correlational and qualitative analyses. An experimental design and standardized assessments were used to explore possible beneficial outcomes of working with and disclosing EHEs, individually or in psychoeducational groups. EHEs occurred frequently, were perceived as meaningful and important, and their disclosure was perceived as beneficial. Correlational results indicated that frequent and/or profound EHEs were positively and significantly related to high levels of meaning and purpose in life, high levels of spirituality, ‘‘thin’’ or permeable boundaries, and a tendency toward transformative life changes. Disclosure was positively and significantly associated with meaning and purpose in life, positive psychological attitudes and well-being, and reduced stress-related symptoms. Qualitative analyses revealed that EHEs and their disclosure were accompanied by themes of well-being, meaning, openness, spirituality, need satisfaction, and transformative change.
Copyright: © 2002. Reprinted by permission of the author and the Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.
Link: http://www.integral-inquiry.com/cybrary.html#exceptional
Topics:
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Methodology in NDE Research
Related Experiences—NDE-Like
Related Experiences NOS
Milne, C. T. (1995). Cardiac electrophysiology studies and the near-death experience. Official Journal of the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses, 6(1) 16-19.

Milne, C. T. (1995). Cardiac electrophysiology studies and the near-death experience. Official Journal of the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses, 6(1) 16-19.
Abstract: This study was undertaken to identify the number of patients who undergo cardiac electrophysiology studies (EPS) who report the perception of a near-death experience (NDE) during the procedure.
Method: A control group of patients who did not experience hemodynamic instability during EPS were compared to subjects who did. All patients completed the Near-Death Experience Scale to identify positive NDE perceptions within four days after EPS completion.
Sample: A convenience sample of 86 patients undergoing EPS in two Connecticut hospitals over a period of one year.
Findings: Forty-two patients experienced hemodynamic instability during EPS, Thirty-three and one-third per cent (n=6) of the 20 patients who lost consciousness perceived the NDE.
Conclusion: Perception of the NDE occurred in EPS patients who lost consciousness during the procedure. The incidence of NDE perception in this study is similar to previous NDE research.
Copyright: © 1995. Reprinted by permission of the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Link: http://www.caccn.ca
Topics:
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Adults
Characteristics of NDErs—Education Level
Characteristics of NDErs—Gender
Characteristics of NDErs—Marital Status
Characteristics of NDErs—Occupation
Characteristics of NDErs—Religious Affiliations
Characteristics of NDErs NOS
Circumstances of NDEs—Consciousness and Unconsciousness
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Methodology in NDE Research
MacHovec, F. (1994). Near-death experiences: Psychotherapeutic aspects. Psychotherapy in Private Practice, 13(3) 99-105.

MacHovec, F. (1994). Near-death experiences: Psychotherapeutic aspects. Psychotherapy in Private Practice, 13(3) 99-105.
Abstract: It is estimated 8 million persons have had near-death experiences which produced an altered state or [sic] consciousness and vivid visual imagery. The common precipitant has been life threatening medical or psychological crisis. The vast majority report that an NDE is associated with or produces positive emotions. This article describes NDEs, possible etiology, and suggestions for therapists who may be involved with those who have experienced this unique state.
Copyright: © 1994. Reprinted with permission of Blackwell Publishing.
Link: http://www.haworthpressinc.com
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Axelroad, B. (1978). Pastoral implications of 'life after life'. Soul Searcher , 1(3) 11-14.

Axelroad, B. (1978). Pastoral implications of 'life after life'. Soul Searcher , 1(3) 11-14.
Abstract:
Copyright:
Link:
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Return NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Hearing
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Vision
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Characteristics of NDEs NOS
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Religion and NDEs—Christianity
Religion and NDEs NOS
Hayes, E. R., Hardie, T., Bucher, L., & Wimbush, F. (1998). Near death back from beyond. RN, 61(1) 54-59.

Hayes, E. R., Hardie, T., Bucher, L., & Wimbush, F. (1998). Near death back from beyond. RN, 61(1) 54-59.
Abstract:
Copyright:
Link:
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Physical Changes
Characteristics of NDErs—Education Level
Characteristics of NDErs—Psychological Profile
Characteristics of NDErs—Socioeconomic Status
Characteristics of NDErs NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Circumstances of NDEs—Accident
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Circumstances of NDEs—Suicide
Circumstances of NDEs NOS
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Anoxia
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Psychopharmacology and NDEs—Anesthesia
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Lee, A. (1978). The Lazarus syndrome: Caring for patients who've 'returned from the dead'. RN, 41(6) 53-64.

Lee, A. (1978). The Lazarus syndrome: Caring for patients who've 'returned from the dead'. RN, 41(6) 53-64.
Abstract:
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Link:
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Otherworldly Environments
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Kinesthetic
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Circumstances of NDEs—Accident
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Veridical Perception during NDEs
Trevelyan, J. (1989). Near death experiences. Nursing Times, 85(2) 39-41.

Trevelyan, J. (1989). Near death experiences. Nursing Times, 85(2) 39-41.
Abstract:
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Topics:
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Bush, N. E. (1983). The near-death experience in children: Shades of the prison-house reopening. Anabiosis - The Journal for Near-Death Studies, 3(2) 177-193.

Bush, N. E. (1983). The near-death experience in children: Shades of the prison-house reopening. Anabiosis - The Journal for Near-Death Studies, 3(2) 177-193.
Abstract: Some critics have argued that the near-death experience (NDE) is merely a culturally conditioned response to a life crisis, a reflection of expectations engendered by education, religious training, social mores, and family traditions. A review of seventeen accounts of NDEs in children, including two youngsters still in childhood, indicates that NDEs that occur at early ages appear to be substantially similar in content to adult experiences. These accounts suggest that cultural conditioning is not a primary determinant of NDE contents.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena, ESP
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Voluntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Kinesthetic
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Vision
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Characteristics of NDEs NOS
Circumstances of NDEs—Accident
Circumstances of NDEs—Induced Chemically
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Counseling NDErs
Cultural, Social Influences on NDEs
Disclosure of NDEs
Hypnosis and NDEs
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Byl, P. (1988). The near-death experience--moving toward enlightenment. Kansas Nurse, 63() 8.

Byl, P. (1988). The near-death experience--moving toward enlightenment. Kansas Nurse, 63() 8.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Characteristics of NDEs NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Otherworldly Environments
Characteristics of NDEs—Return NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Kinesthetic
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Music
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Media Treatment of NDEs
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Clark, K. (1987). Response to 'Adjustment and the near-death experience'. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 20-23.

Clark, K. (1987). Response to 'Adjustment and the near-death experience'. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 20-23.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Cultural, Social Influences on NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Sociological
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Cole, E. J. (1993). The near-death experience. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 9(3) 157-161.

Cole, E. J. (1993). The near-death experience. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 9(3) 157-161.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Link:
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Education about NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Corcoran, D. K. (1988). Helping patients who've had near-death experiences. Nursing, 18() 34-39.

Corcoran, D. K. (1988). Helping patients who've had near-death experiences. Nursing, 18() 34-39.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright:
Link:
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Adults
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Characteristics of NDErs—Gender
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Increased Knowledge, Thoughts
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena, Precognition
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena, ESP
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Return NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Voluntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Kinesthetic
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Music
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Circumstances of NDEs—Accident
Circumstances of NDEs—Suicide
Counseling NDErs
Cultural, Social Influences on NDEs
Definition of NDEs
Disclosure of NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Non-NDErs' Attitude Change after Learning about NDEs
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Psychopathology and NDEs—Hallucinations
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Fremit, M. (1989). Near-death experiences: A new understanding. Physician Assistant, 13(8) 42-50.

Fremit, M. (1989). Near-death experiences: A new understanding. Physician Assistant, 13(8) 42-50.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Topics:
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Counseling NDErs
Definition of NDEs
Disclosure of NDEs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Historical Perspectives on NDEs
Interpretations of NDEs
Related Experiences—NDE-Like
Furn, B. G. (1987). Adjustment and the near-death experience: A conceptual and therapeutic model. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 4-19.

Furn, B. G. (1987). Adjustment and the near-death experience: A conceptual and therapeutic model. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 4-19.
Abstract: Most mental health practitioner’s, and counseling psychologists in particular, possess skills for helping near-death experiencers. What is needed is a conceptual framework that is both familiar to practitioners and highly relevant to that client group. Cross-cultural counseling in general, and the consideration of world views more specifically, are suggested. Using that framework, the world view assimilated during the near-death experience (NDE) is viewed as being in contrast to that of the “old self,” significant others, and the majority culture. The difficulties reported by NDErs are considered analogous to those associated with culture shock. The world views of the practitioner, NDEr, and relevant others should be taken into account in the formulation of psycho-educational and therapeutic interventions.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Aftereffects of NDEs—Religion
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Afterlife, Belief in
Counseling NDErs
Cultural, Social Influences on NDEs
Disclosure of NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Philosophical
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Methodology in NDE Research
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Furn, B. G. (1987). Cross-cultural counseling and the near-death experience: Some elaborations. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 37-40.

Furn, B. G. (1987). Cross-cultural counseling and the near-death experience: Some elaborations. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 37-40.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Cross-Cultural NDEs
Cultural, Social Influences on NDEs
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Geraci, J. (1987). Comments on Bette Furn's 'Adjustment and the near-death experience'. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 28-29.

Geraci, J. (1987). Comments on Bette Furn's 'Adjustment and the near-death experience'. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 28-29.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Cultural, Social Influences on NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Greyson, B. (1983). The psychodynamics of near-death experiences. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 171(6) 376-381.

Greyson, B. (1983). The psychodynamics of near-death experiences. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 171(6) 376-381.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Link: http://www.jonmd.com/
Topics:
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Altered States and NDEs
Birth Trauma and NDEs
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Counseling NDErs
Cross-Cultural NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Psychopathology and NDEs—Depersonalization
Psychopathology and NDEs—Hallucinations
Greyson, B. (1997). The near-death experience as a focus of clinical attention. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 185(5) 327-334.

Greyson, B. (1997). The near-death experience as a focus of clinical attention. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 185(5) 327-334.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Link: http://www.jonmd.com/
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Aftereffects of NDEs—Religion
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Adults
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Increased Knowledge, Thoughts
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena, Precognition
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Circumstances of NDEs—Accident
Circumstances of NDEs—Consciousness and Unconsciousness
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Language and NDEs
Media Treatment of NDEs
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Psychopathology and NDEs—Hallucinations
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Psychopharmacology and NDEs NOS
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Spirituality and NDEs
Greyson, B., & Harris, B. (1987). Clinical approaches to the near-death experiencer. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 41-52.

Greyson, B., & Harris, B. (1987). Clinical approaches to the near-death experiencer. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 41-52.
Abstract: The literature on near-death experiences (NDEs) and their aftereffects has focused on the positive personality transformations and spiritual development that often follow an NDE, while it has neglected the emotional and interpersonal problems sometimes precipitated by the experience. We report general guidelines and specific interventions, developed at an interdisciplinary conference, to assist NDErs in coping with psychological difficulties following their experiences.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Aftereffects of NDEs—Physical Changes
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Methodology in NDE Research
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Hackett, T. (1972). The Lazarus complex revisited. Annals of Internal Medicine, 76(1) 135-137.

Hackett, T. (1972). The Lazarus complex revisited. Annals of Internal Medicine, 76(1) 135-137.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Link: http://www.annals.org/
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Nearing Death and NDEs NOS
Holden, J. M. (1993). Response to 'Exploring the religious-spiritual needs of the dying'. Counseling and Values, 37() 78-83.

Holden, J. M. (1993). Response to 'Exploring the religious-spiritual needs of the dying'. Counseling and Values, 37() 78-83.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Link:
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Nearing Death and NDEs NOS
Non-NDErs' Attitude Change after Learning about NDEs
Spirituality and NDEs
Thanatology and NDEs
Loader, S. (1990). Heaven can wait: Near death experiences. Professional Nurse, 5(9) 458-463.

Loader, S. (1990). Heaven can wait: Near death experiences. Professional Nurse, 5(9) 458-463.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright:
Link:
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Aftereffects of NDEs—Cognitive
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Return NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Hearing
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological NOS
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Interpretations of NDEs
Lukoff, D., Lu, F., & Turner, R. (1992). Toward a more culturally sensitive DSM-IV: Psychoreligious and psychospiritual problems. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 180(1) 673-682.

Lukoff, D., Lu, F., & Turner, R. (1992). Toward a more culturally sensitive DSM-IV: Psychoreligious and psychospiritual problems. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 180(1) 673-682.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright:
Link: http://www.jonmd.com/
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Religion and NDEs NOS
Spirituality and NDEs
Manley, L. K. (1996). Enchanting journeys: Near-death experiences and the emergency nurse. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 22(4) 311-316.

Manley, L. K. (1996). Enchanting journeys: Near-death experiences and the emergency nurse. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 22(4) 311-316.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright:
Link:
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Characteristics of NDEs NOS
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Psychopharmacology and NDEs NOS
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Veridical Perception during NDEs
McDonagh, J. (1987). Review of Bette Furn's 'Adjustment and the near-death experience'. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 24-27.

McDonagh, J. (1987). Review of Bette Furn's 'Adjustment and the near-death experience'. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 24-27.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Cultural, Social Influences on NDEs
Disclosure of NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Philosophical
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Miller, J. (1987). A counseling approach to assist near-death experiencers: A response to Bette Furn's paper. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 30-36.

Miller, J. (1987). A counseling approach to assist near-death experiencers: A response to Bette Furn's paper. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(1) 30-36.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Cultural, Social Influences on NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Morse, M. (1983). A near-death experience in a 7-year-old child. American Journal of Diseases of Children, 137(1) 959-961.

Morse, M. (1983). A near-death experience in a 7-year-old child. American Journal of Diseases of Children, 137(1) 959-961.
Abstract:
Copyright:
Link:
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Afterlife, Belief in
Afterlife, NDErs’ Descriptions of
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Characteristics of NDErs—Religious Affiliations
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Otherworldly Environments
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Voluntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Return NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Circumstances of NDEs—Accident
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Morse, M. L. (1994). Near death experiences and death-related visions in children: Implications for the clinician. Current Problems in Pediatrics, 24() 55-83.

Morse, M. L. (1994). Near death experiences and death-related visions in children: Implications for the clinician. Current Problems in Pediatrics, 24() 55-83.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright:
Link:
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Afterlife, Belief in
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Otherworldly Environments
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Voluntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Hearing
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Vision
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Circumstances of NDEs—Accident
Circumstances of NDEs—Consciousness and Unconsciousness
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Counseling NDErs
Cross-Cultural NDEs
Disclosure of NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Parapsychological
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Methodology in NDE Research
Nearing Death and NDEs—Deathbed Visions
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Related Experiences—NDE-Like
Science and NDEs
Spirituality and NDEs
Thanatology and NDEs
Oakes, A. R. (1981). Near-death events and critical care nursing. Topics in Clinical Nursing, 3(3) 61-78.

Oakes, A. R. (1981). Near-death events and critical care nursing. Topics in Clinical Nursing, 3(3) 61-78.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright:
Link:
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Altered States and NDEs
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Adults
Characteristics of NDErs—Education Level
Characteristics of NDErs—Gender
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Otherworldly Environments
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena, ESP
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Return NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Kinesthetic
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Characteristics of NDEs NOS
Counseling NDErs
Cultural, Social Influences on NDEs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Anoxia
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Language and NDEs
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Religion and NDEs NOS
Science and NDEs
Orne, R. M. (1986). Nurses' views of NDEs. American Journal of Nursing, 86(4) 419-420.

Orne, R. M. (1986). Nurses' views of NDEs. American Journal of Nursing, 86(4) 419-420.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Parapsychological
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological NOS
Explanations of NDEs—Psychological
Explanations of NDEs NOS
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Media Treatment of NDEs
Methodology in NDE Research
Non-NDErs' Attitude Change after Learning about NDEs
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Papowitz, L. (1986). Life death life. American Journal of Nursing, 86(4) 416-418.

Papowitz, L. (1986). Life death life. American Journal of Nursing, 86(4) 416-418.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Topics:
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Punzak, D. (1989). The use of near-death phenomena in therapy. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 7(3) 173-182.

Punzak, D. (1989). The use of near-death phenomena in therapy. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 7(3) 173-182.
Abstract: Though near-death studies have yielded few practical applications, some psychotherapists have used insights from near-death experiences (NDEs) to treat a variety of problems. Using hypnosis, relaxation methods, or electric shock to initiate a conversation with a purported spirit “possessing” the patient, the therapist persuades the spirit to join others in a land of ethereal beauty and light similar to the transcendental realm of an NDE, or simply to go directly into the light. Such techniques are treated as a culmination of the spirit’s NDE; that is, the purported possessing spirits had their original death experiences terminated prior to entering the transcendental stage, but instead of returning to their own bodies, they appear to have invaded the bodies of others. Some persons may leave themselves open to invasion through substance abuse or occult practices.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Afterlife, Belief in
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena NOS
Characteristics of NDEs NOS
Counseling NDErs
Spiritualism and NDEs
Raft, D., & Andresen, J. J. (1986). Transformations in self-understanding after near-death experiences. Contemporary Psychoanalysis, 22(3) 319-346.

Raft, D., & Andresen, J. J. (1986). Transformations in self-understanding after near-death experiences. Contemporary Psychoanalysis, 22(3) 319-346.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Cognitive
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Physical Changes
Aftereffects of NDEs—Religion
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Afterlife, Belief in
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Adults
Characteristics of NDErs—Education Level
Characteristics of NDErs—Gender
Characteristics of NDErs—Marital Status
Characteristics of NDErs—Occupation
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Hearing
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Music
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Dreams and NDEs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Interpretations of NDEs
Mental Processes and NDEs
Schoenbeck, S. B. (1993). Exploring the mystery of near-death experiences. American Journal of Nursing, 93(5) 42-46.

Schoenbeck, S. B. (1993). Exploring the mystery of near-death experiences. American Journal of Nursing, 93(5) 42-46.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Afterlife, Belief in
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Spiritual
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Nearing Death and NDEs—Deathbed Visions
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Serdahely, W., Drenk, A., & Serdahely, J. J. (1988). What carers need to understand about the near-death experience. Geriatric Nursing, 9(4) 238-241.

Serdahely, W., Drenk, A., & Serdahely, J. J. (1988). What carers need to understand about the near-death experience. Geriatric Nursing, 9(4) 238-241.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Adults
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena, ESP
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Voluntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Return NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Kinesthetic
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Hearing
Circumstances of NDEs—Accident
Circumstances of NDEs—Consciousness and Unconsciousness
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological NOS
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Sommers, M. S. (1994). The near-death experience following multiple trauma. Critical Care Nurse, 14(2) 62-66.

Sommers, M. S. (1994). The near-death experience following multiple trauma. Critical Care Nurse, 14(2) 62-66.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Adults
Characteristics of NDErs—Trauma and Abuse
Circumstances of NDEs—Accident
Counseling NDErs
Definition of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Strom-Paikin, J. (1986). Studying the NDE phenomenon. American Journal of Nursing, 86(4) 420-421.

Strom-Paikin, J. (1986). Studying the NDE phenomenon. American Journal of Nursing, 86(4) 420-421.
Abstract: No abstract.
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Topics:
Aftereffects of NDEs—Cognitive
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Out-of-Body Experiences
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Afterlife, Belief in
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Counseling NDErs
Definition of NDEs
Disclosure of NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Vinter, M. (1994). An insight into the afterlife: Informing patients about near death experiences. Professional Nurse, 10(3) 171-173.

Vinter, M. (1994). An insight into the afterlife: Informing patients about near death experiences. Professional Nurse, 10(3) 171-173.
Abstract: No abstract.
Copyright:
Link:
Topics:
Aftereffects of NDEs—Cognitive
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Afterlife, Belief in
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Increased Knowledge, Thoughts
Characteristics of NDEs—Life Review
Characteristics of NDEs—Otherworldly Environments
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Return NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Kinesthetic
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Hearing
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Language and NDEs
Walker, B. A. (1989). Health care professionals and the near-death experience. Death Studies, 13() 63-71.

Walker, B. A. (1989). Health care professionals and the near-death experience. Death Studies, 13() 63-71.
Abstract: It is estimated that 8 million people have undergone a near-death experience (NDE) within the United States today (1). Clinical documentation of this phenomenon has been reported by physicians and nurses, mostly in the area of critical care. Some psychologists have also noted patient reporting of NDEs while under care. Taking into account the improved medical interventions used in bringing people back .from states of clinical death, the potential for professional exposure among health care professional£ is high. If denied a chance to share their experience with others who might assist in' 'normalizing', their near-death event, individuals who have undergone an NDE may become severely depressed. It is evident that this is an area of clinical concern that should want educational involvement within the fields of health education, psychology, and related human service professions so as to meet better the-emotional needs of near-death clients. Some suggestions for meeting these needs are also included.
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Link: http://www.informaworld.com
Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Non-NDErs' Attitudes toward NDEs
Yensen, R. (1988). Helping at the edges of life: Perspectives of a psychedelic therapist. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(3) 149-161.

Yensen, R. (1988). Helping at the edges of life: Perspectives of a psychedelic therapist. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 6(3) 149-161.
Abstract: A case history is presented of a 70 year old man treated with psychedelic psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, and pain associated with terminal cancer. Interpersonal and intrapersonal aspects of treatment following a single 90 mg dose of dipropyltryptamine (DPT) are described. Comparisons are made between transpersonal, mystical, and religious elements in psychedelic drug experiences and near-death experiences.
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Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Altered States and NDEs
Circumstances of NDEs—Induced Chemically
Counseling NDErs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Nearing Death and NDEs NOS
Colli, J. E., & Beck, T. E. (2003). Recovery from bulimia nervosa through near-death experience: A case study. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 22(1) 33-55.

Colli, J. E., & Beck, T. E. (2003). Recovery from bulimia nervosa through near-death experience: A case study. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 22(1) 33-55.
Abstract: We present one woman’s story as a paradigmatic healing process that illustrates an attempted suicide, her near-death experience (NDE), and subsequent recovery from bulimia nervosa. Complex posttraumatic stress disorder resulting from childhood sexual abuse provides the most cogent framework for understanding her initial shattering loss of “self,” and her subsequent attempts to re-invent herself and to regulate feeling states through bulimia. Her recall of her NDE through regressive hypnosis adds another dimension to her recovery process, and highlights the single most important factor that helped her heal. We see her NDE’s teaching about the freedom and responsibility of choice as crucial to her recovery, and we make a case for increased awareness and study of NDEs occurring in the context of eating disorders. Finally, we give consideration to problems inherent in retrospective recollections and recovered memories through hypnotic regression.
Copyright: © 2008 International Association for Near-Death Studies
Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Altered States and NDEs
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Characteristics of NDErs—Psychological Profile
Characteristics of NDErs—Trauma and Abuse
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Otherworldly Environments
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Kinesthetic
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Sound, Hearing
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Circumstances of NDEs—Suicide
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Hypnosis and NDEs
Language and NDEs
Mental Processes and NDEs
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Spirituality and NDEs
Enright, R. (2004). Silent journey: The discovery of the near-death experience of a nonverbal adolescent. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 22(3) 195-208.

Enright, R. (2004). Silent journey: The discovery of the near-death experience of a nonverbal adolescent. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 22(3) 195-208.
Abstract: This article relates the story of a boy who had a near-death experience at the age of 8, but who, because brain trauma left him quadriplegic and nonverbal, was unable to talk about his experience until I discovered it serendipitously 6 years later. Being able to tell his story and have his experience validated brought about significant changes in his emotional state, helped return personal control over his life, and ultimately led to his peaceful and fulfilling death.
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Link: http://www.iands.org
Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Aftereffects of NDEs—Cognitive
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Out-of-Body Experiences
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Aftereffects of NDEs—Physical Changes
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children and Adolescents
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Encountering Beings, Deceased or Living
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena, ESP
Characteristics of NDEs—Parapsychological Phenomena, Precognition
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Characteristics of NDEs NOS
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Counseling NDErs
Disabilities and NDEs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Non-NDErs' Attitude Change after Learning about NDEs
Bell, K. E., Holden, J. M., & Bedwell, J. (2010). How school counselors can assist student near-death experiencers Professional School Counseling, 14(2) 165-173.

Bell, K. E., Holden, J. M., & Bedwell, J. (2010). How school counselors can assist student near-death experiencers Professional School Counseling, 14(2) 165-173.
Abstract: This article provides a thorough, literature-based review of the impact of near-death experiences on children and adolescents in the areas of social and academic functioning in school. Gleaned from the published literature about how various non-school health professionals can most effectively assist near-death experiencers, practical suggestions and interventions are recommended for school counselors to effectively assist student near-death experiencers.
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Topics:
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Relationships (familial, social)
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children-Adolescents
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Greyson, B. (2007). Near-death experience: Clinical implications Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica, 34(Suppl. 1) 116-125.

Greyson, B. (2007). Near-death experience: Clinical implications Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica, 34(Suppl. 1) 116-125.
Abstract: Background: When some people come close to death, they report a profound experience of transcending the physical world that often leads to spiritual transformation. These “near-death experiences” (NDEs) are relevant to clinicians because they lead to changes in beliefs, attitudes, and values; they may be mistaken for psychopathological states, although producing different sequelae requiring different therapeutic approaches; and because they may enhance our understanding of consciousness. Objectives: This literature review examined the evidences regarding explanations proposed to explain NDEs, including expectation, birth memories, altered blood gases, toxic or metabolic hallucinations, and neurochemical and neuroanatomical models. Methods: The literature on NDEs of the past 30 years was examined comprehensively, including medical, nursing, psychological, and sociological databases. Results: NDEs typically produce positive changes in attitudes, beliefs, and values, but may also lead to interpersonal and intrapsychic problems. These problems have been compared to various mental disorders, but are distinguishable from them. Various therapeutic strategies have been proposed to help experiencers with problematic aftereffects, but have not been tested yet. Conclusions: The mystical consciousness and higher mental activity during NDEs, when the brain is severely impaired, challenge current models of brain/mind interaction and may occasionally lead to more complete models for the understanding of consciousness.
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Topics:
Altered States and NDEs
Counseling NDErs
Education about NDEs
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Explanations of NDEs NOS
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Social Workers
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Spiritual (chaplains, clergy)
Science and NDEs
Griffith, L. J. (2009). Near-death experiences and psychotherapy Psychiatry, 6(10) 35-42.

Griffith, L. J. (2009). Near-death experiences and psychotherapy Psychiatry, 6(10) 35-42.
Abstract: Psychiatrists are likely to come into contact with patients who have had near-death experiences, who may have a variety of reactions to the experience, and who may benefit from psychotherapy. We may also have opportunities to work with individuals who are reacting to others who have had such experiences. There is much a psychiatrist can offer to these people, including listening respectfully, being nonjudgemental, normalizing the experience, providing education, and assisting with integrating the experience into their lives to develop or maintain the best possible functioning.
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Topics:
Counseling NDErs
Disclosure of NDEs
Education about NDEs
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Medical
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Social Workers
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Spiritual (chaplains, clergy)
Interpretations of NDEs
Psychopathology and NDEs NOS
Reactions to NDEr—by Family, Spouse
Rominger, R. A. (2009). Exploring the Integration of Near-Death Experience Aftereffects: Summary of Findings Journal of Near-Death Studies, 28(1) 3-34.

Rominger, R. A. (2009). Exploring the Integration of Near-Death Experience Aftereffects: Summary of Findings Journal of Near-Death Studies, 28(1) 3-34.
Abstract: Preliminary evidence suggests that both near-death experiencers (NDErs) and nonexperiencers who learn about near-death experiences (NDEs) show beneficial aftereffects. In this article I summarize the findings of an exploratory study to examine a small group process utilizing spiritual guidance and expressive arts for integrating NDE aftereffects. Eleven adult participants – four NDErs and seven non-NDErs – completed a pretest, initial posttest, and longitudinal posttest consisting of a revised version of the Omega Life Change Questionnaire (Rominger-LCQ) and the Human Spirituality Scale, as well as semistructured individual and group interviews. I also collected the expressive art participants created during sessions, photographed it, and used it to identify pictorial themes. Quantitative results included some significant differences and some nonsignificant trends indicating greater spirituality and life changes among NDErs compared to non-NDErs and, for all participants, from pre- to posttest. Qualitative interview material revealed participants had learned material on a number of topics including a broader understanding of, and ability to communicate about, the NDE. Qualitative pictorial data revealed themes suggesting that both NDErs and non-NDErs had integrated positive aftereffects. The process described herein may benefit spiritual guides and directors, expressive art therapists, and therapists working with individuals who have had an NDE or other spiritually transformative experience. I also discuss methodological benefits of using artistic inquiry.
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Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Accounts of NDEs—Biographical, Cases
Aftereffects of NDEs—Cognitive
Aftereffects of NDEs—Emotional
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Death
Aftereffects of NDEs—Orientation to Life
Aftereffects of NDEs—Paranormal Phenomena
Aftereffects of NDEs—Physical Changes
Aftereffects of NDEs—Religion
Aftereffects of NDEs—Relationships (familial, social)
Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Afterlife, Belief in
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Adults
Characteristics of NDErs—Age, Children-Adolescents
Characteristics of NDErs—Education Level
Characteristics of NDErs—Gender
Characteristics of NDErs—Religious Affiliations
Characteristics of NDErs NOS
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Distressing
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, Pleasurable
Counseling NDErs
Education about NDEs
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Psychological
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Social Workers
Health Care Professionals and NDEs—Spiritual (chaplains, clergy)
Interpretations of NDEs
Mental Processes and NDEs
Methodology in NDE Research
Non-NDErs’ Attitude Change after Learning about NDEs
Theories, NDE-Related, Psychological NOS
Strubelt, S., & Maas, U. (2008). The near-death experience: A cerebellar method to protect body and soul - Lessons from the Iboga healing ceremony in Gabon Alternative Therapies, 14(1) 30-34.

Strubelt, S., & Maas, U. (2008). The near-death experience: A cerebellar method to protect body and soul - Lessons from the Iboga healing ceremony in Gabon Alternative Therapies, 14(1) 30-34.
Abstract: The root bark of the Iboga shrub (Tabernanthe iboga) is used in Gabon, Africa, to induce a near-death experience for spiritual and psychological purposes. The pharmacology of ibogaine, a psychoactive indole alkaloid extracted from the bark, has been investigated extensively because of its putative qualities to treat addiction. This review of these studies and neuroscientific approaches to the near-death experience compared with field studies of traditional African rituals has generated new insights into the neurological correlates and the psychological effects and after-effects of the near-death experience. Ibogaine stimulates the cerebellar fastigial nucleus in the same manner as ischemia and leads to a medium-term protection of the brain against glutamate-induced neurotoxicity. At the same time, it induces changes in the autonomic nervous and the cardiovascular systems, which aid in the survival of ischemia: iboga intake and ischemia both lead to slowing of electroencephalogram (EEG) activity (dominance of theta and delta waves), a stimulation of the limbic system, and a dominance of a phylogenetically older branch of the vagus nerve, originating in the dorsal motor nucleus, which lowers the metabolic rate of the body. In conclusion, the near-death experience seems to be the result of a dominance of phylogenetically and ontogenetically old neurological structures and brain waves, which are allowed to show their (para)psychological abilities in the absence of cortical dominance. If parts of the neocortex are still active and permit observation and memory performance, the experience can be integrated within the personality. The newly learned peaceful state of vagal and subcortical dominance can be actively self-induced. Implications of this model for alternative healing are discussed.
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Aftereffects of NDEs—Sense of Self, Psychological and Physical
Aftereffects of NDEs NOS
Counseling NDErs
Cross-Cultural NDEs (outside the U.S.)—non-Western
Explanations of NDEs—Physiological, Neurological, Brain
Healing and NDEs—Psychological
Psychopharmacology and NDEs NOS
Spirituality and NDEs

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Index to the Periodical Literature through 2011