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Butterflies symbolize many of the elements of near-death experiences including growth, rebirth, and transformation

IANDS — Helping the world understand near-death experiences

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

IANDS Glossary: What Is After-Death Communication?

Posted on: August 27, 2025 Last updated on: August 27, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
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”.
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The coming home substack is looking for essays on ndes and related consciousness phenomena.

The Coming Home Substack: How to Earn $300 Writing An Essay on NDEs

Posted on: August 22, 2025 Last updated on: August 22, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
The Coming Home Substack is looking for essays on NDEs and related consciousness phenomena. Learn how to submit—and possibly earn $300—here!
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How common are deathbed visions and what happens during them?

IANDS Glossary: Deathbed Visions, and What Expert Research Tells Us

Posted on: August 19, 2025 Last updated on: August 19, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
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.
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The john björkhem memorial foundation is offering new research grants for 2025

New Research Grants Available from the John Björkhem Foundation

Posted on: August 18, 2025 Last updated on: August 18, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Researchers: The John Björkhem Memorial Foundation has announced €10,000 in research grants for 2025, with a November 10th application deadline. Read more here!
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Do children have near-death experiences?

IANDS Q&A: Do Children Have Near-Death Experiences?

Posted on: August 13, 2025 Last updated on: August 13, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
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.
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Participating in near-death experience scientific research can help not only better understand ndes but improve support for experiencers.

Near-Death Experience Scientific Research: How to Participate in Studies

Posted on: August 12, 2025 Last updated on: August 12, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Have you ever considered participating in near-death experience scientific research? Experiencers should take a look at our current list of studies!
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What is dissociation and what does it have to do with near-death experiences?

What is Dissociation? Learn More In Our New IANDS Glossary Entry

Posted on: August 8, 2025 Last updated on: August 8, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
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!
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What is an atheist near-death experience like and how does an nde challenge their views?

IANDS Q&A: What Happens When an Atheist Suddenly has an NDE?

Posted on: August 5, 2025 Last updated on: August 5, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
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?
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Attendees at iands conference 2025 can earn continuing education contact hours

Fantastic New Continuing Education Opportunities at IANDS Conference 2025

Posted on: July 30, 2025 Last updated on: July 30, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Healthcare professionals, counselors, and chaplains can earn up to 16.5 continuing education contact hours by attending IANDS Conference 2025.
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