Afterlife Communication 1st Edition by R Craig Hogan Ph D ISBN, Gary E Schwartz Ph D, Sonia Rinaldi M ISBN 0980211174 9780980211177

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ISBN 10: 0980211174 
ISBN 13: 9780980211177
Author: R Craig Hogan Ph D ISBN, Gary E Schwartz Ph D, Sonia Rinaldi M

Afterlife Communication: 16 Proven Methods, 85 True Accounts contains descriptions of methods people are using today to communicate with loved ones who have passed away. The authors are acknowledged experts in afterlife communications who developed the methods, are using them, and are teaching people how to use them. The book contains actual accounts of people’s connections with their loved ones on the other side using the methods.

The authors are the presenters at the upcoming New Developments in Afterlife Communication conference presented by the Academy for Spiritual and Consciousness Studies in Scottsdale, Arizona, July 11-13, 2014. It is the first conference ever to present all of the cutting-edge methods people are using successfully today to connect with loved ones in the afterlife.

Afterlife Communication 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Laying the Foundation: Understanding Afterlife Communication

Chapter 1: Defining Afterlife Communication: What Is It, and What Is It Not?

• 1.1 Beyond Grief and Imagination: Seeking Evidence of Continued Consciousness
• 1.2 Differentiating Afterlife Communication from Wishful Thinking, Hallucinations, and Psychological Phenomena
• 1.3 A Brief History of Human Attempts to Connect with the Deceased
• 1.4 The Scientific and Spiritual Divide: Bridging Perspectives
• 1.5 Why Afterlife Communication Matters: Healing, Comfort, and a Broader Understanding of Existence

Chapter 2: Historical and Cultural Perspectives on Afterlife Contact

• 2.1 Ancient Beliefs and Practices: From Shamans to Oracles
• 2.2 Spiritism and the Rise of Mediumship in the 19th and 20th Centuries
• 2.3 Indigenous Traditions and Ancestor Veneration
• 2.4 Religious Views on Communication with the Dead
• 2.5 Modern Skepticism and the Decline of Public Acceptance

Part II: Methods and Manifestations of Afterlife Communication

Chapter 3: Mental Mediumship: The Bridge of Consciousness

• 3.1 Types of Mental Mediumship: Trance, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Clairsentience
• 3.2 The Role of the Medium: Channel, Interpreter, or Transmitter?
• 3.3 Historical Accounts and Notable Mediums
• 3.4 Recognizing Genuine Mediumship vs. Fraud and Misinterpretation
• 3.5 Preparing for a Reading: What to Expect and How to Maximize the Experience

Chapter 4: Physical Mediumship and Direct Communication

• 4.1 Historical Context and Evolution of Physical Mediumship
• 4.2 Ectoplasm, Apports, and Materializations: Phenomena and Controversies
• 4.3 Direct Voice and Other Auditory Manifestations
• 4.4 The Challenges of Reproducibility and Skeptical Scrutiny
• 4.5 Ethical Considerations in Physical Mediumship

Chapter 5: Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) and Instrumental Transcommunication (ITC)

• 5.1 The Dawn of ITC: Capturing Voices from the Veil
• 5.2 How EVP Works: Equipment, Techniques, and Interpretation of Recordings
• 5.3 Beyond Voice: Images, Text, and Video in ITC
• 5.4 Research and Development in ITC: Progress and Puzzles
• 5.5 Challenges of Noise, Pareidolia, and Methodological Rigor

Chapter 6: Spontaneous Afterlife Communications

• 6.1 Visitation Dreams: When the Departed Seem to Visit
• 6.2 Shared-Grief Experiences (SGEs): Collective Encounters
• 6.3 Sensory Manifestations: Scents, Sounds, Touches
• 6.4 Apparitions and Visual Experiences
• 6.5 Synchronicity and Meaningful Coincidences
• 6.6 After-Death Communication (ADC) Experiences: A Comprehensive Overview

Chapter 7: Other Forms of Afterlife Communication

• 7.1 Automatic Writing and Drawing: Messages Through the Hand
• 7.2 Table Tilting and Ouija Boards: Controversial Tools
• 7.3 Trans-Dimensional Photography and Other Experimental Methods
• 7.4 The Potential of Emerging Technologies in Future Research

Part III: Evidence, Analysis, and Skepticism

Chapter 8: The Evidence for Afterlife Communication: A Critical Review

• 8.1 Empirical Studies and Research Protocols in Parapsychology
• 8.2 Qualitative Data: Accounts of Verifiable Information
• 8.3 Quantitative Data: Statistical Analyses of Mediumistic Accuracy
• 8.4 Cross-Correspondence and Collective Evidence
• 8.5 The Challenge of Replication and Falsifiability

Chapter 9: Addressing Skepticism and Counterarguments

• 9.1 Cold Reading, Hot Reading, and Fraudulent Practices
• 9.2 Psychological Explanations: Grief-Induced Hallucinations, Confirmation Bias, Wish Fulfillment
• 9.3 Cognitive Biases and Human Perception
• 9.4 The Demand for Proof: Scientific Standards vs. Experiential Reality
• 9.5 Constructive Criticism and the Path to Greater Understanding

Part IV: Implications and Practical Guidance

Chapter 10: The Transformative Impact of Afterlife Communication

• 10.1 Healing from Grief and Loss: Finding Comfort and Closure
• 10.2 Reducing Fear of Death and Embracing a Broader View of Life
• 10.3 Personal Growth and Spiritual Development
• 10.4 The Implications for Philosophy, Psychology, and Science

Chapter 11: Engaging with Afterlife Communication: A Practical Guide

• 11.1 Preparing Yourself: Mindset and Intent
• 11.2 Seeking a Reputable Medium: What to Look For and What to Avoid
• 11.3 Best Practices for Mediumistic Readings and ITC Sessions
• 11.4 Cultivating Personal Experiences: Journaling, Meditation, Intention Setting
• 11.5 Supporting Others Who Have Experiences

Chapter 12: Ethical Considerations and Responsible Practice

• 12.1 Protecting the Vulnerable: Guidelines for Mediums and Practitioners
• 12.2 Avoiding Exploitation and Misleading Claims
• 12.3 The Role of Research Ethics in Afterlife Studies
• 12.4 Balancing Hope with Realistic Expectations
• 12.5 Integrating Afterlife Communication into Grief Counseling and Therapy

Conclusion: The Enduring Mystery and the Call for Continued Exploration

• Summarizing the Evidence and Arguments for Afterlife Communication
• The Potential for a Paradigm Shift in Our Understanding of Consciousness
• Open Questions and Future Directions for Research and Practice
• A Vision for a More Spiritually Informed World

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