Near-Death Experiences
Near-death experiences are profound psychological events that typically occur to individuals who are close to death. The aftereffects of these experiences can result in positive changes for the experiencers, but they can also create profound physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that can disrupt their lives for years thereafter.
Each near-death experience is unique, but as a group they display common features. Some of the features include the perception of seeing one's body from above; rapid movement through darkness; a sense of being in a landscape that may seem like a spiritual realm or world; encounter with deceased loved ones, possibly sacred figures or unrecognized beings; a life review; and sometimes a decision to return to the body.
If you have had a near-death experience and are having trouble integrating it into your life because of challenges such as the following, you may need the assistance of a professional who has a solid grasp of what the experience is about:
My passion to help individuals facing near-death experiences led me to conduct research focused on the effects of a near-death experience on marital adjustment and stability after one of the partners had this experience.
I understand the effects they can have on your life as well as those of your family and friends. I have spoken at numerous national conferences and have written and published articles related to this topic.
Each near-death experience is unique, but as a group they display common features. Some of the features include the perception of seeing one's body from above; rapid movement through darkness; a sense of being in a landscape that may seem like a spiritual realm or world; encounter with deceased loved ones, possibly sacred figures or unrecognized beings; a life review; and sometimes a decision to return to the body.
If you have had a near-death experience and are having trouble integrating it into your life because of challenges such as the following, you may need the assistance of a professional who has a solid grasp of what the experience is about:
- Alienation from others
- Depression
- Changes in how you view yourself and the world
- Value conflicts
- Changes in your religious and/or spiritual beliefs
- Strain on your marital relationship
- Communication problems with your friends and family
- Career challenges
My passion to help individuals facing near-death experiences led me to conduct research focused on the effects of a near-death experience on marital adjustment and stability after one of the partners had this experience.
I understand the effects they can have on your life as well as those of your family and friends. I have spoken at numerous national conferences and have written and published articles related to this topic.