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

Schenk, P. W. (1999). The benefits of working with a 'dead' patient: Hypnotically facilitated pseudo near-death experiences. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 42(1) 36-49.

Abstract: The literature on near-death experiences is consistent in describing how such events are typically transformative. Utilizing standard hypnotic techniques, therapists can approximate many of the therapeutic aspects of such experiences, without the life-or-death crisis, to facilitate both first and second order change in psychotherapy. This article explores the use of hypnotically facilitated waking dreams as an interactive projective technique. The focus is on the varied ways that the dream components that correlate with near-death experiences can evoke durable change.

Copyright: The abstract is reprinted with permission of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.

Link: http://asch.net/ajch.htm

Topics:
Dreams and NDEs
Hypnosis and NDEs
Related Experiences—NDE-Like

Lawrence, M. (1995). The unconscious experience. American Journal of Critical Care, 4(3) 227-232.

Abstract: BACKGROUND Although considerable research has been done on pathophysiology, metabolic and physical causes, and prognostic indicators, little is known about unconsciousness or coma from the perspective of the patient.
OBJECTIVE To describe the experiences of patients who were once documented as being unconscious.
METHODS Phenomenologic interviews were conducted with 100 patients whose records indicated that they had been unconscious during hospitalization. Interviews were also attempted with primary family members, significant others, or other external observers. Chart audits documenting the unconscious episode, medications, and diagnoses were also carried out. Data were compared, using van Kaam's method, and contrasted.
RESULTS Patients experienced one or more of five states: unconsciousness, inner consciousness, perceived unconsciousness, distorted consciousness, and paranormal experiences. They described hearing, understanding, and responding emotionally to what was being said when it was assumed they were not aware. In addition, 23 subjects reported near-death experiences or visits, out-of-body experiences, or some other paranormal experience.
CONCLUSION Patients' unconscious experiences can cause long-term effects. Patients often need reassurance that other patients subjected to similar conditions also have these experiences.

Copyright: © 1995. Reprinted with permission of the American Journal of Critical Care.

Link: http://www.aacnjournals.org

Topics:
Accounts of NDEs—Autobiographical
Characteristics of NDEs—Autoscopy, Out-of-Body
Characteristics of NDEs—Light, Mystical
Characteristics of NDEs—Return, Involuntary
Characteristics of NDEs—Sensory, Vision
Characteristics of NDEs—Tunnel Experiences
Circumstances of NDEs—Consciousness and Unconsciousness
Circumstances of NDEs—Hospital
Circumstances of NDEs—Illness
Methodology in NDE Research
Nearing Death and NDEs—Deathbed Visions
Related Experiences NOS

Barnard, P. G. (2005). Panic and other anxiety disorders associated with near-death experiences. American Journal of Forensic Psychology, 23(3) 25-37.

Abstract: Psychologists are at times requested to conduct psychological post-mortems. This article cites one such case. In this instance, a patient had died by drowning, with aspiration of nasal gastric tube-feeding fluid. The research literature that led to the conclusions in this case are [sic] reviewed.

Copyright: © 2005. Reprinted with permission of the American College of Forensic Psychology.

Link: http://www.forensicpsychology.org/journalpg.html

Topics:
Characteristics of NDEs—Emotions, distressing

Hunter, R. C. A. (1967). On the experience of nearly dying. American Journal of Psychiatry, 124(1) 84-88.

Abstract: No abstract.

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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