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  • IANDS Glossary

IANDS Glossary: What Is After-Death Communication?

After-death communication is a spontaneous event where a living person communicates with someone who is deceased.

What is after-death communication and just how common is the phenomenon? Let's find out in our latest entry to the IANDS Glossary, discussing "ADCs".

  • Matt Terzi
  • August 27, 2025
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The Coming Home Substack: How to Earn $300 Writing An Essay on NDEs

The coming home substack is looking for essays on ndes and related consciousness phenomena.

The Coming Home Substack is looking for essays on NDEs and related consciousness phenomena. Learn how to submit—and possibly earn $300—here!

  • Matt Terzi
  • August 22, 2025
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IANDS Glossary: Deathbed Visions, and What Expert Research Tells Us

How common are deathbed visions and what happens during them?

What are deathbed visions? And what have we learned from deathbed vision research through the years? Let's explore this fascinating topic in the IANDS glossary.

  • Matt Terzi
  • August 19, 2025
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New Research Grants Available from the John Björkhem Foundation

The john björkhem memorial foundation is offering new research grants for 2025

Researchers: The John Björkhem Memorial Foundation has announced €10,000 in research grants for 2025, with a November 10th application deadline. Read more here!

  • Matt Terzi
  • August 18, 2025
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IANDS Q&A: Do Children Have Near-Death Experiences?

Do children have near-death experiences?

Do children have near-death experiences? And if so, how are they different from adult NDEs? Let's explore childhood NDEs in this, our newest IANDS Q&A.

  • Matt Terzi
  • August 13, 2025
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Near-Death Experience Scientific Research: How to Participate in Studies

Participating in near-death experience scientific research can help not only better understand ndes but improve support for experiencers.

Have you ever considered participating in near-death experience scientific research? Experiencers should take a look at our current list of studies!

  • Matt Terzi
  • August 12, 2025
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What is Dissociation? Learn More In Our New IANDS Glossary Entry

What is dissociation and what does it have to do with near-death experiences?

We often hear the phrase "dissociation" with regards to near-death experiences. But what is dissociation exactly? Let's find out in the IANDS glossary!

  • Matt Terzi
  • August 8, 2025
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IANDS Q&A: What Happens When an Atheist Suddenly has an NDE?

What is an atheist near-death experience like and how does an nde challenge their views?

Has an atheist ever had a near death experience? And does having an NDE change an atheist's views on God, the existence of an afterlife, or the survival of consciousness after bodily death?

  • Matt Terzi
  • August 5, 2025
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Fantastic New Continuing Education Opportunities at IANDS Conference 2025

Attendees at iands conference 2025 can earn continuing education contact hours

Healthcare professionals, counselors, and chaplains can earn up to 16.5 continuing education contact hours by attending IANDS Conference 2025.

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 30, 2025
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