Making sense of near-death experiences : a handbook for clinicians / edited by Mahendra Perera, Karuppiah Jagadheesan and Anthony Peake ; foreword by Janice Holden.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Perera, Mahendra, 1951-

Jagadheesan, Karuppiah, 1972-

Peake, Anthony.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Near-death experiences.

Near-death experiences--Psychological aspects.

Physical Description:

176 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.

Summary:

A near-death experience (NDE) is a phenomenon whereby powerful physical and emotional sensations and visions are experienced by someone who is either close to death or has been declared clinically dead.

This is an accessible guide to the theory and evidence underlying the phenomenon of NDEs. With contributions from leading international experts in the field, it provides an overview of the research into NDEs, what they are and how they are defined, how they have been experienced around the world, and the physiological, psychological and medical bases of the phenomenon. The book also discusses children's experiences, NDEs from a religious perspective, the role of light, the assessment and management of NDEs, and the future of research into the phenomenon.

This handbook will provide all those who may encounter someone who has had an NDE with the knowledge and understanding they need, including nurses, palliative care workers, counsellors and pastoral workers. Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Near-Death Experiences: An Overview and Early Studies / P.M.H. Atwater, Retired investigative researcher and author author, P.M.H. Atwater, Retired investigative researcher and 17

Chapter 2 A Critical Review of Epidemiological Studies of Near-Death Experiences, 2001-2010 / Mahendra Perera, Albert Road Clinic, Melbourneand Rohan Jayasuriya, University of New South Wales Wales, Mahendra Perera, Albert Road Clinic, Melbourneand Rohan Jayasuriya, University of New South 24

Chapter 3 Phenomenology of Near-Death Experiences / Karuppiah Jagadheesan, North West Area Mental Health Service Service, Karuppiah Jagadheesan, North West Area Mental Health, Victoria John Belanti, North West Area Mental Health Service, Victoria Victoria, Victoria John Belanti, North West Area Mental Health Service, 36

Chapter 4 Dealing with Diversity; Cross-Cultural Aspects of Near-Death Experiences / Ornella Corazza, University of Hertfordshire K.A.L.A. Kuruppuarachchi, University of Kelaniya Kelaniya, Ornella Corazza, University of Hertfordshire K.A.L.A. Kuruppuarachchi, University of 51

Chapter 5 Near-Death Experiences of Children / Cherie Sutherland, researcher, educator and sociologist sociologist, Cherie Sutherland, researcher, educator and 63

Chapter 6 Pathophysiological Aspects of Near-Death Experiences / Pirn van Lommel, Cardiologist, Hospital Rijnstate,Arnhem, The Netherlands 79

Chapter 7 Psychological Aspects of Near-Death Experiences / Satwant K. PasrichaFormer Professor and Chair, National institute of Mental Health and Neorosciences, Department of Clinical Psychology, Bangalore Bangalore, Satwant K. PasrichaFormer Professor and Chair, National institute of Mental Health and Neorosciences, Department of Clinical Psychology, 94

Chapter 8 Light and Near-Death Experiences / Anthony Peake, Giordano Bruno University University, Anthony Peake, Giordano Bruno 103

Chapter 9 Religious Significance of Near-Death Experiences / Paul Badham, Emeritus Professor of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Wales Wales, Paul Badham, Emeritus Professor of Theology and Religious Studies, University of 117

Chapter 10 Assessment and Management of Near Death Experiences / Peter Fenwick, Institute of Psychiatry, London London, Peter Fenwick, Institute of Psychiatry, 122

Chapter 11 Prospecting in the Light: The Future of Near-Death Experiences Research / David J. Wilde, University of Manchester Manchester, David J. Wilde, University of, Craig D. Murray,L ancaster University University, Craig D. Murray,L ancaster 123.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9781849051491

1849051496

OCLC:

726621710