After-Death Communication: Issues of Nondisclosure and Implications for Treatment
After-death communication (ADC) is the phenomenon of perceiving spontaneous and direct contact by a deceased loved one. Evidence suggests that ADC is a widespread human experience, particularly for bereaved individuals. Many people who have ADCs report them to be comforting, suggesting therapeutic p...
| Published in: | Religions |
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| Main Authors: | Kathleen C. Pait, Julie J. Exline, Kenneth I. Pargament, Peri Zarrella |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-07-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/8/985 |
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