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DocumentSensing the presence of the deceased: A narrative review2013

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a
Title:
2008 Grants
Start date: 2009-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-118
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 23/2008
Title:
118 - An interpretative phenomenological analysis of anomalous experience at the end-of-life
Duration: 2009-11 - 2015-09
Researcher(s):
Craig Murray, Joanne Murray
Institution(s): Division of Health Research, Lancaster University (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Article
Unpublished documents
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
Murray, C.
Secondary author(s):
Murray, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Survival after bodily death / Apparitions/haunting / Deathbed phenomena

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-118.04
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 23/2008
Title:
Sensing the presence of the deceased: A narrative review
Publication year: 2013
URL:
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13674676.2012.678987#.Ukk5gV9dYdU
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Researchers have reported that bereaved people often continue to sense the presence of the deceased. A particular collection of such experiences can be identified as instilling a perception that the deceased person is in some manner present in the company of the bereaved person. The aim of the current review was to synthesise the results on this topic to provide a comprehensive over-view for practitioners working with bereaved people who report these experiences. The studies were reviewed in terms of the nature of the experiences described, the provision of explanatory models to understand the significance of these experiences, describing any culturally specific aspects of these experiences, discussion of the personal impact of having the experiences, and for recommendations of how people who have these experiences can be supported.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Keen, C.
Secondary author(s):
Murray, C., Payne, S.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Keen, C., Murray, C,. & Payne, S. (2013). Sensing the presence of the deceased: A narrative review. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 16(4), 384-402. https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2012.678987
2-year Impact Factor: N/A
Times cited: N/A
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: N/A
Keywords: Bereavement / Grief / Sensed presence
DocumentDescription and impact of encounters with deceased partners or spouses2023

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-169
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
169 - Investigation of the phenomenology and impact of spontaneous and direct After-Death Communications (ADCs)
Duration: 2021-01 - 2024-06
Researcher(s):
Callum Cooper
Institution(s): Research Centre for Psychology & Social Sciences, University of Northampton (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Cooper, C.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
After-death / Bereavement / Experiences / Well-being / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-169.04
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Description and impact of encounters with deceased partners or spouses
Publication year: 2023
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228231207900
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
This study investigates perceived interactions with the deceased, a phenomenon reported across societies, with 30-34% of individuals likely experiencing at least one ADC in their lifetime. Despite this prevalence, studies examining the impact of ADCs' on those who have lost partners are limited. We present data from 70 individuals reporting partner ADCs via an online survey. Forty percent reported accelerated recovery and 42.9% confirm the ADCs' significant influence in their grieving, with 61% expressing a desire for continued contact. ADCs, interestingly, didn't worsen their pain. The influence on grief-related sadness varied: 41% noted no change, while 40% reported reduced sadness. Forty-seven percent acknowledged ADCs eased their loss acceptance. The data highlight ADCs' substantial, potentially therapeutic role in grief and healing, despite varying effects on sadness and recovery. This study underscores the ADCs' possible positive influence on bereaved partners, advocating for a deeper understanding of this phenomenon in the grieving process.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Penberthy, J. K.
Secondary author(s):
St Germain-Sehr, N. R., Grams, G., Burns, M., Lorimer, D., Cooper, C. E., Roe, C. A., Morrison, S., Elsaesser, E
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Percentiles:
45.65|0.59
Reference:
Penberthy, J. K., St Germain-Sehr, N. R., Grams, G., Burns, M., Lorimer, D., Cooper, C. E., Roe, C. A., Morrison, S., & Elsaesser, E. (2023). Description and impact of encounters with deceased partners or spouses. OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228231207900
2-year Impact Factor: 1.5|2023
Times cited: 4|2026-02-15
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q3
Keywords: After-death communication / Deceased partner / Bereavement / Grief / Spirituality
DocumentFrom grief to growth: Uniting ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology to probe grief and absorption in the psychomanteum2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-366
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
366 - Transpersonal imagery and bereavement: The psychomanteum and virtual reality
Duration: 2021-05 - 2024-09
Researcher(s):
Marilyn Schlitz, Dorote Lucci, Donna Dulo, Kelly Yi, Lincoln Nguyen
Institution(s): Institute of Transpersonal Psychology Foundation, Palo Alto, California (USA); Sofia University, Palo Alto, California (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress Report
Final Report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Schlitz, M.
Secondary author(s):
Lucci, D., Dulo, D., Yi, K., Nguyen, L.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Virtual reality / Mental health / Embodiment / Psychomantium / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-366.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
From grief to growth: Uniting ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology to probe grief and absorption in the psychomanteum
Publication year: 2025
URL:
https://doi.org/10.51327/UKBH5231
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
This study investigated two strategies to induce after death communications on self-reported grief and absorption. the first involved the psychomanteum, a sensory deprivation chamber. the second involved virtual reality (vr) experiences designed to emulate key elements of the chamber. both interventions involved guided suggestions to experience invisible others, including departed loved ones, spirits, and ghostly sensations. a total of 92 people completed all pre- and post-measures. there were three principal aims for this study. 1) evaluate the impact of the psychomanteum on grief and absorption pre- and post-intervention; 2) examine the correlation of absorption and grief pre- and post-intervention; 3) measure differences in physical chamber and vr on grief and absorption. for aim 1, a paired samples t-test found a significant effect for absorption pre and post assessments at the level of p< .001. no effect was found for grief. aim 2 was assessed with a persons r that showed a significant correlation between grief and absorption (p. 019). for aim 3, no significant effect was seen between the physical chamber and the vr experience. based on a language use analysis, participants exhibited a range of experiences that were characterized as ”authentic” and transformative. this innovative approach bridges ancient and advanced technologies.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Schlitz, M.
Secondary author(s):
Lucci, D., Thompson, J., Tarrant, J., Guem, S., Patel, A., Zvan, P.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Percentiles:
92.29|9.71
Reference:
Schlitz, M., Lucci, D., Thompson, J., Tarrant, J., Guem, S., Patel, A., Zvan, P., & Olmstead, E. (2025). From grief to growth: Uniting ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology to probe grief and absorption in the psychomanteum. Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion, 22(6), 639–666. https://doi.org/10.51327/UKBH5231
2-year Impact Factor: 1.7|2025
Times cited: 1|2026-07-21
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: N/Y
Keywords: Grief / Virtual reality / Consciousness / Psychomanteum / Absorption / Well-being

From grief to growth: Uniting ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology to probe grief and absorption in the psychomanteum

From grief to growth: Uniting ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology to probe grief and absorption in the psychomanteum
File221 - "Are they still with us": Studying the mechanisms of unusual subjective experiences of grief2026-01

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2024
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2024 Grants
Start date: 2025-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2024-221
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
221 - "Are they still with us": Studying the mechanisms of unusual subjective experiences of grief
Duration: 2026-01
Researcher(s):
Olaf Blanke, Courtney Applewhite
Institution(s): The Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne - EPFL (Switzerland)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Language: eng
Notes:
Ongoing project
Author: Blanke, O.
Secondary author(s):
Applewhite, C.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Grief / Bereavement / Hallucinations / Cognitive neuroscience / Parapsychology
DocumentWhat the deceased communicate, what we learn about their state of mind, and how this impacts grief: Mixed methods analysis of a multilingual case collection of spontaneous after-death communications (ADCs)2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2024
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2024 Grants
Start date: 2025-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2024-396
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
396 - Mapping the circumstances, phenomenology and impact of After-Death Communications (ADCs): Analysis of new case collections and extension to other cultures
Duration: 2025-02
Researcher(s):
David Lorimer, Evelyn Elsaesser, Sophie Morrison
Institution(s): The Scientific & Medical Network, London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Language: eng
Notes:
Ongoing project
Author: Lorimer, D.
Secondary author(s):
Elsaesser, E., Morrison, S.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
After-death / Bereavement / Experiences / Well-being / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2024-396.02
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
What the deceased communicate, what we learn about their state of mind, and how this impacts grief: Mixed methods analysis of a multilingual case collection of spontaneous after-death communications (ADCs)
Publication year: 2025
URL:
https://doi.org/10.23793/zfa.2025.242
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
A spontaneous and direct After-Death Communication (ADC) occurs when a person unexpectedly perceives a deceased person. These contacts, which appear to be initiated by the deceased, are perceived through the senses of sight, hearing, touch, or smell. Often, the experient simply senses the presence of the deceased. ADCs occur while awake, asleep or falling asleep (in a hypnagogic state of consciousness) or waking up (in a hypnopompic state of consciousness). Since 2018, the authors have been conducting a long-term international research project on the circumstances, phenomenology and impact of spontaneous and direct ADCs. To date, they have conducted a mixed-methods survey in six languages, which has resulted in 1,311 completed questionnaires. In 2022, the authors published a paper in the Journal of Anomalistics (JAnom), presenting some of the findings from their initial surveys in English, French, and Spanish with 1,004 participants (Elsaesser et al., 2022, pp. 36–71). The current complementary analysis includes data from a German language version of the survey, conducted from August 2022 to March 2023, which produced 235 responses. The current analysis, which combines quantitative and qualitative data, pays particular attention to the state of mind of the deceased as perceived by the participants and the impact of these perceptions on the grieving process. Among the participants who were able to sense the state of mind of the deceased, the vast majority reported positive moods. The contact was centered on them, and the deceased had conveyed their intention to assist and support them. The minority of participants who perceived the deceased’s state of mind as (rather) negative reported that the contact was focused on the deceased and the difficulties they appeared to be facing. These contacts did not seem to serve to comfort the participants. This type of contact is difficult for partners, family and friends and can complicate the grieving process. The positive effects of ADCs on the grieving process are discussed, which can be attributed, among other elements, to: 1) the unexpected and unsolicited perception of the deceased and the experients’ conviction that the experience was real; 2) the resulting belief that the connection to the deceased continues and has survived the death of the body; and 3) the perceived messages.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Elsaesser, E.
Secondary author(s):
Roe, C. A., Cooper, C. E., Morrison, S., Lorimer, D.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Elsaesser, E., Roe, C. A., Cooper, C. E., Morrison, S., & Lorimer, D. (2025). What the deceased communicate, what we learn about their state of mind, and how this impacts grief: Mixed methods analysis of a multilingual case collection of spontaneous after-death communications (ADCs). Journal of Anomalistics, 25(2), 242–281. https://doi.org/10.23793/zfa.2025.242
Indexed document: No
Keywords: After-death communication (ADC) / ADC / Phenomenology / Impact of ADC / Bereavement / Grief / Coping with grief / State of mind of perceived deceased / Emotional state of perceived deceased

What the deceased communicate, what we learn about their state of mind, and how this impacts grief: Mixed methods analysis of a multilingual case collection of spontaneous after-death communications (ADCs)

What the deceased communicate, what we learn about their state of mind, and how this impacts grief: Mixed methods analysis of a multilingual case collection of spontaneous after-death communications (ADCs)
DocumentWhat the deceased communicate, what we learn about their state of mind, and how this impacts grief: Mixed methods analysis of a multilingual case collection of spontaneous after-death communications (ADCs)2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-169
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
169 - Investigation of the phenomenology and impact of spontaneous and direct After-Death Communications (ADCs)
Duration: 2021-01 - 2024-06
Researcher(s):
Callum Cooper
Institution(s): Research Centre for Psychology & Social Sciences, University of Northampton (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Cooper, C.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
After-death / Bereavement / Experiences / Well-being / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-169.07
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
What the deceased communicate, what we learn about their state of mind, and how this impacts grief: Mixed methods analysis of a multilingual case collection of spontaneous after-death communications (ADCs)
Publication year: 2025
URL:
https://doi.org/10.23793/zfa.2025.242
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
A spontaneous and direct After-Death Communication (ADC) occurs when a person unexpectedly perceives a deceased person. These contacts, which appear to be initiated by the deceased, are perceived through the senses of sight, hearing, touch, or smell. Often, the experient simply senses the presence of the deceased. ADCs occur while awake, asleep or falling asleep (in a hypnagogic state of consciousness) or waking up (in a hypnopompic state of consciousness). Since 2018, the authors have been conducting a long-term international research project on the circumstances, phenomenology and impact of spontaneous and direct ADCs. To date, they have conducted a mixed-methods survey in six languages, which has resulted in 1,311 completed questionnaires. In 2022, the authors published a paper in the Journal of Anomalistics (JAnom), presenting some of the findings from their initial surveys in English, French, and Spanish with 1,004 participants (Elsaesser et al., 2022, pp. 36–71). The current complementary analysis includes data from a German language version of the survey, conducted from August 2022 to March 2023, which produced 235 responses. The current analysis, which combines quantitative and qualitative data, pays particular attention to the state of mind of the deceased as perceived by the participants and the impact of these perceptions on the grieving process. Among the participants who were able to sense the state of mind of the deceased, the vast majority reported positive moods. The contact was centered on them, and the deceased had conveyed their intention to assist and support them. The minority of participants who perceived the deceased’s state of mind as (rather) negative reported that the contact was focused on the deceased and the difficulties they appeared to be facing. These contacts did not seem to serve to comfort the participants. This type of contact is difficult for partners, family and friends and can complicate the grieving process. The positive effects of ADCs on the grieving process are discussed, which can be attributed, among other elements, to: 1) the unexpected and unsolicited perception of the deceased and the experients’ conviction that the experience was real; 2) the resulting belief that the connection to the deceased continues and has survived the death of the body; and 3) the perceived messages.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Elsaesser, E.
Secondary author(s):
Roe, C. A., Cooper, C. E., Morrison, S., Lorimer, D.
Document type:
Article-d
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Elsaesser, E., Roe, C. A., Cooper, C. E., Morrison, S., & Lorimer, D. (2025). What the deceased communicate, what we learn about their state of mind, and how this impacts grief: Mixed methods analysis of a multilingual case collection of spontaneous after-death communications (ADCs). Journal of Anomalistics, 25(2), 242–281. https://doi.org/10.23793/zfa.2025.242
Indexed document: No
Keywords: After-death communication (ADC) / ADC / Phenomenology / Impact of ADC / Bereavement / Grief / Coping with grief / State of mind of perceived deceased / Emotional state of perceived deceased

What the deceased communicate, what we learn about their state of mind, and how this impacts grief: Mixed methods analysis of a multilingual case collection of spontaneous after-death communications (ADCs)

What the deceased communicate, what we learn about their state of mind, and how this impacts grief: Mixed methods analysis of a multilingual case collection of spontaneous after-death communications (ADCs)
DocumentWas Verstorbene mitteilen, was wir über ihren Gemütszustand erfahren und wie sich dies auf die Trauer auswirkt: Mixed-Methods-Analyse einer mehrsprachigen Fallsammlung spontaner NachtodKontakte (NTK)2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2024
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2024 Grants
Start date: 2025-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2024-396
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
396 - Mapping the circumstances, phenomenology and impact of After-Death Communications (ADCs): Analysis of new case collections and extension to other cultures
Duration: 2025-02
Researcher(s):
David Lorimer, Evelyn Elsaesser, Sophie Morrison
Institution(s): The Scientific & Medical Network, London (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Language: eng
Notes:
Ongoing project
Author: Lorimer, D.
Secondary author(s):
Elsaesser, E., Morrison, S.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
After-death / Bereavement / Experiences / Well-being / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2024-396.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Was Verstorbene mitteilen, was wir über ihren Gemütszustand erfahren und wie sich dies auf die Trauer auswirkt: Mixed-Methods-Analyse einer mehrsprachigen Fallsammlung spontaner NachtodKontakte (NTK)
Publication year: 2025
URL:
https://doi.org/10.23793/zfa.2025.242de
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Zusammenfassung – Ein spontaner und direkter Nachtod-Kontakt (NTK) tritt auf, wenn eine Person unerwartet einen Verstorbenen1 wahrnimmt. Diese offenbar von den Verstorbenen initiierten Kontakte werden über die Sinnesorgane Sehen, Hören, Riechen oder Tasten wahrgenommen. Oft spürt der Empfänger (die Person, die die Erfahrung macht) einfach nur die Anwesenheit des Verstorbenen. NTK treten während des Wachzustands, im Schlaf oder beim Einschlafen (in einem hypnagogischen Bewusstseinszustand) oder beim Aufwachen (in einem hypnopompischen Bewusstseinszustand) auf. Seit 2018 führen die Autoren ein langfristiges internationales Forschungsprojekt zu den Umständen, der Phänomenologie und den Auswirkungen spontaner und direkter NTK durch. Bislang haben sie eine Umfrage mit gemischten Methoden in sechs Sprachen gemacht, die zu 1.311 ausgefüllten Fragebögen geführt hat. Im Jahr 2022 veröffentlichten die Autoren einen Artikel in der Zeitschrift für Anomalistik (ZfA) (Elsaesser et al., 2022, S. 36–71), in dem sie einige Ergebnisse ihrer ersten Umfragen in englischer, französischer und spanischer Sprache mit 1.004 Teilnehmern vorstellten. Die aktuelle ergänzende Analyse umfasst Daten aus einer deutschen Version der Umfrage, die von August 2022 bis März 2023 durchgeführt wurde und 235 Antworten lieferte. Die aktuelle Analyse, die quantitative und qualitative Daten kombiniert, widmet sich insbesondere der von den Teilnehmern wahrgenommenen Gemütsverfassung der Verstorbenen und den Auswirkungen dieser Wahrnehmungen auf den Trauerprozess. Unter den Teilnehmern, die den Gemütszustand des Verstorbenen wahrnehmen konnten, berichtete die überwiegende Mehrheit von positiven Stimmungen. Der Kontakt konzentrierte sich auf sie, und die Verstorbenen hatten ihre Absicht bekundet, ihnen zu helfen und sie zu unterstützen. Die Minderheit der Teilnehmer, die den Gemütszustand des Verstorbenen als (eher) negativ empfanden, schilderten, dass der Kontakt sich auf den Verstorbenen und die Schwierigkeiten konzentrierte, mit denen dieser offenbar konfrontiert war. Diese Kontakte schienen nicht dazu zu dienen, den Teilnehmern Trost zu spenden. Diese Art von Kontakt ist für Partner, Familie und Freunde schwierig und kann den Trauerprozess erschweren. Es werden die positiven Auswirkungen von NTK auf den Trauerprozess erörtert, die unter anderem auf folgende Faktoren zurückgeführt werden können: 1) die unerwartete und unaufgeforderte Wahrnehmung des Verstorbenen und die Überzeugung der Empfänger, dass die Erfahrung real war; 2) der daraus resultierende Glaube, dass die Verbindung zum Verstorbenen fortbesteht und den Tod des Körpers überdauert hat; und 3) die wahrgenommenen Botschaften.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
ger
Author:
Elsaesser, E.
Secondary author(s):
Roe, C. A., Cooper, C. E., Morrison, S., Lorimer, D.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Elsaesser, E., Roe, C. A., Cooper, C. E., Morrison, S., Lorimer, D. (2025) Was Verstorbene mitteilen, was wir über ihren Gemütszustand erfahren und wie sich dies auf die Trauer auswirkt: Mixed-Methods-Analyse einer mehrsprachigen Fallsammlung spontaner NachtodKontakte (NTK). Zeitschrift für Anomalistik, 25(2). https://doi.org/10.23793/zfa.2025.242de
Indexed document: No
Keywords: After-death communication (ADC) / Phenomenology / Impact of ADC / Bereavement / Grief / Coping with grief / State of mind of perceived deceased / Emotional state of perceived deceased

Was Verstorbene mitteilen, was wir über ihren Gemütszustand erfahren und wie sich dies auf die Trauer auswirkt: Mixed-Methods-Analyse einer mehrsprachigen Fallsammlung spontaner NachtodKontakte (NTK)

Was Verstorbene mitteilen, was wir über ihren Gemütszustand erfahren und wie sich dies auf die Trauer auswirkt: Mixed-Methods-Analyse einer mehrsprachigen Fallsammlung spontaner NachtodKontakte (NTK)
DocumentWas Verstorbene mitteilen, was wir über ihren Gemütszustand erfahren und wie sich dies auf die Trauer auswirkt: Mixed-Methods-Analyse einer mehrsprachigen Fallsammlung spontaner NachtodKontakte (NTK)2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-169
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
169 - Investigation of the phenomenology and impact of spontaneous and direct After-Death Communications (ADCs)
Duration: 2021-01 - 2024-06
Researcher(s):
Callum Cooper
Institution(s): Research Centre for Psychology & Social Sciences, University of Northampton (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Cooper, C.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
After-death / Bereavement / Experiences / Well-being / Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-169.08
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Was Verstorbene mitteilen, was wir über ihren Gemütszustand erfahren und wie sich dies auf die Trauer auswirkt: Mixed-Methods-Analyse einer mehrsprachigen Fallsammlung spontaner NachtodKontakte (NTK)
Publication year: 2025
URL:
https://doi.org/10.23793/zfa.2025.242de
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Zusammenfassung – Ein spontaner und direkter Nachtod-Kontakt (NTK) tritt auf, wenn eine Person unerwartet einen Verstorbenen1 wahrnimmt. Diese offenbar von den Verstorbenen initiierten Kontakte werden über die Sinnesorgane Sehen, Hören, Riechen oder Tasten wahrgenommen. Oft spürt der Empfänger (die Person, die die Erfahrung macht) einfach nur die Anwesenheit des Verstorbenen. NTK treten während des Wachzustands, im Schlaf oder beim Einschlafen (in einem hypnagogischen Bewusstseinszustand) oder beim Aufwachen (in einem hypnopompischen Bewusstseinszustand) auf. Seit 2018 führen die Autoren ein langfristiges internationales Forschungsprojekt zu den Umständen, der Phänomenologie und den Auswirkungen spontaner und direkter NTK durch. Bislang haben sie eine Umfrage mit gemischten Methoden in sechs Sprachen gemacht, die zu 1.311 ausgefüllten Fragebögen geführt hat. Im Jahr 2022 veröffentlichten die Autoren einen Artikel in der Zeitschrift für Anomalistik (ZfA) (Elsaesser et al., 2022, S. 36–71), in dem sie einige Ergebnisse ihrer ersten Umfragen in englischer, französischer und spanischer Sprache mit 1.004 Teilnehmern vorstellten. Die aktuelle ergänzende Analyse umfasst Daten aus einer deutschen Version der Umfrage, die von August 2022 bis März 2023 durchgeführt wurde und 235 Antworten lieferte. Die aktuelle Analyse, die quantitative und qualitative Daten kombiniert, widmet sich insbesondere der von den Teilnehmern wahrgenommenen Gemütsverfassung der Verstorbenen und den Auswirkungen dieser Wahrnehmungen auf den Trauerprozess. Unter den Teilnehmern, die den Gemütszustand des Verstorbenen wahrnehmen konnten, berichtete die überwiegende Mehrheit von positiven Stimmungen. Der Kontakt konzentrierte sich auf sie, und die Verstorbenen hatten ihre Absicht bekundet, ihnen zu helfen und sie zu unterstützen. Die Minderheit der Teilnehmer, die den Gemütszustand des Verstorbenen als (eher) negativ empfanden, schilderten, dass der Kontakt sich auf den Verstorbenen und die Schwierigkeiten konzentrierte, mit denen dieser offenbar konfrontiert war. Diese Kontakte schienen nicht dazu zu dienen, den Teilnehmern Trost zu spenden. Diese Art von Kontakt ist für Partner, Familie und Freunde schwierig und kann den Trauerprozess erschweren. Es werden die positiven Auswirkungen von NTK auf den Trauerprozess erörtert, die unter anderem auf folgende Faktoren zurückgeführt werden können: 1) die unerwartete und unaufgeforderte Wahrnehmung des Verstorbenen und die Überzeugung der Empfänger, dass die Erfahrung real war; 2) der daraus resultierende Glaube, dass die Verbindung zum Verstorbenen fortbesteht und den Tod des Körpers überdauert hat; und 3) die wahrgenommenen Botschaften.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
ger
Author:
Elsaesser, E.
Secondary author(s):
Roe, C. A., Cooper, C. E., Morrison, S., Lorimer, D.
Document type:
Article-d
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Elsaesser, E., Roe, C. A., Cooper, C. E., Morrison, S., Lorimer, D. (2025). Was Verstorbene mitteilen, was wir über ihren Gemütszustand erfahren und wie sich dies auf die Trauer auswirkt: Mixed-Methods-Analyse einer mehrsprachigen Fallsammlung spontaner NachtodKontakte (NTK). Zeitschrift für Anomalistik, 25(2). https://doi.org/10.23793/zfa.2025.242de
Indexed document: No
Keywords: After-death communication (ADC) / ADC / Phenomenology / Impact of ADC / Bereavement / Grief / Coping with grief / State of mind of perceived deceased / Emotional state of perceived deceased

Was Verstorbene mitteilen, was wir über ihren Gemütszustand erfahren und wie sich dies auf die Trauer auswirkt: Mixed-Methods-Analyse einer mehrsprachigen Fallsammlung spontaner NachtodKontakte (NTK)

Was Verstorbene mitteilen, was wir über ihren Gemütszustand erfahren und wie sich dies auf die Trauer auswirkt: Mixed-Methods-Analyse einer mehrsprachigen Fallsammlung spontaner NachtodKontakte (NTK)