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New Thinking Allowed Audio Podcast

Induced After-Death Communication with Janice Miner Holden

Feb 12, 2025
Janice Miner Holden, president of the International Association for Near-Death Studies, discusses the innovative counseling technique of Induced After-Death Communication (IADC). She explains how IADC helps individuals grieving the loss of loved ones connect with them, contrasting it with traditional grief counseling. Personal narratives highlight its effectiveness, revealing the profound healing potential these connections offer. Holden also emphasizes the importance of intention in these communications and the rising interest in training mental health professionals in this transformative approach.
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  • Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) is a structured counseling technique facilitating connections with deceased loved ones to aid grieving individuals.
  • Research shows that IADC significantly outperforms traditional grief counseling, offering transformative emotional relief and fostering ongoing bonds with the deceased.

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Induced After-Death Communication Explained

Induced after-death communication (IADC) is a counseling technique designed to aid individuals in grief by facilitating personal experiences of connecting with deceased loved ones. It differs from spontaneous after-death communications, which occur unexpectedly, by being a structured approach primarily used in therapeutic settings. The method was pioneered by psychologist Alan Botkin, who demonstrated its effectiveness through clinical practice and research. The technique enhances the grieving process as it allows individuals to connect meaningfully with those they've lost, reducing painful grief symptoms.

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