Research reveals that the vast majority of those who experience After-Death Communication (ADC) describe its beneficial therapeutic nature.
The therapeutic after effects of experiencing ADC include reduced feelings of loss, grief, guilt, and sadness; as well as changes in values; a strengthened belief in life after death; and decreased death anxiety.
In 2009, research was carried out into the effect of ADC on participants who were interviewed about the meaning and impact of the experience. Emotions the participants expressed were largely positive and associated with love, connectedness, and comfort.
Many participants also felt they had received a specific and meaningful message from the deceased, which often involved reassurance the deceased was fine and that the deceased loved and (when appropriate) forgave participants.
Participants also reported life changes and personal growth following their ADCs, describing themselves as more compassionate toward and connected to others.
Further research in 2011 showed that 100% of 12 participants understood their ADCs to be indicative of life after death and had reason to hope they would one day be reunited with their loved ones. Participants also reported a reduced fear of death and increased spiritual meaning.
References:
A full list of references is available in the Reference Material section.
- Kellehear, A. (2020). Visitors at the End of Life: Finding Meaning and Purpose in Near-Death Phenomena. New York: Columbia University Press.
- McCormick, B. and Tassell-Matamua, N. (2016). After-Death Communication: A Typology of Therapeutic Benefits. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 34(3).
- Mendoza, M. (2008). We Do Not Die Alone: Jesus is Coming to Get Me in a White Pickup Truck. Georgia: ICAN Publishing.
