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NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES

Holden, J. M., & Woollacott, M. (2020). “Reasonable people can disagree:” A response to “Near-Death Experiences: To the Edge of the Universe.” Journal of Consciousness Studies, 27(11-12), 192–206.

Holden, J. M. (2020). Near-death experiences. In V. Zeigler-Hill & T. K. Shackelford (Eds.), Encyclopedia of personality and individual differences. Springer.

Loseu, S., & Holden, J. M. (2017). Impact of an online education program on counselors’ knowledge and attitudes about near-death experiences. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 36, 3–26.

Pace, L., Holden, J. M., Blalock, S., Holliman, R., & Henson, R. K. (2016). Development of the Knowledge and Attitudes About Near-Death Experiences Scale (KANDES). Journal of Near-Death Studies, 34, 173–188.

Holden, J. M., & Loseu, S. (2015). Shedding light on the tunnel and light in near-death experiences: A case study. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 34, 27–43.

Blalock, S., Holden, J. M., & Atwater, P. M. H. (2015). Electromagnetic and other environmental effects following near-death experiences: A primer. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 33, 181-211.

Holden, J. M., Foster, R. D., & Kinsey, L. (2014). Spontaneous mediumship experiences: A neglected aftereffect of near-death experiences. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 33, 69–85.

Holden, J. M., Kinsey, L., & Moore, T. R. (2014). Disclosing near-death experiences to professional healthcare providers and non-professionals. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 1(4), 278–287.

Selected by the Research Network of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education as the January 2015 Article of the Month.

Goza, T., Holden, J. M., & Kinsey, L. (2014). Combat near-death experiences: An exploratory study. Military Medicine, 179(10), 1113–1118.

Loseu, S., Holden, J. M., Kinsey, L., & Christian, R. (2013). The field of near-death studies through 2011: An updated analysis of the scholarly periodical literatur e. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 31, 189–202.

Foster, R. D., & Holden, J. M. (2013). Eternal connection: An exploratory study of the effects of learning about near-death experiences on adult grief. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 19, 1–16.

Christian, R., & Holden, J. M. (2012). "Til death do us part”: The effects on marriage of a near-death experience of one of the marital partners. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 30, 207–231.

Greyson, B., Holden, J. M., & van Lommel, P. (2012). “There Is Nothing Paranormal About Near-Death Experiences” revisited [Letter to the Editor]. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 16(9), 445.

Holden, J. M., Oden, K., Kozlowski, K., & Hayslip, B. (2011). Teaching about near-death experiences: The effectiveness of using The Day I Died. Omega: The Journal of Death and Dying, 63(4), 373–388.

Avramidis, S., Holden, J. M., & Sharp, K. C. (2010). Treating a drowning swimmer with a near-death experience. FEGUI. Revista de Salvamento Acuatico y Primeros Auxilios (Spain; Journal of Aquatic Lifesaving and First Aid), 32(3), 183–186.

Bell, K., Holden, J. M., & Bedwell, J. (2010). How school counselors can assist student near-death experiencers. Professional School Counseling, 14(2), 165–173.

Holden, J. M. (2009). Near-death experiences. In C. Bryant & D. Peck (Eds.), Encyclopedia of death and the human experience (Vol. 2, pp. 773–776). Sage.

Nouri, F. M., & Holden, J. M. (2008). Electromagnetic aftereffects of near-death experiences. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 27, 83–110.

Holden, J. (2007). More things in heaven and earth: A response to “Near-Death Experiences with Hallucinatory Features.” Journal of Near-Death Studies, 26, 33–42.

Long, J., & Holden, J. M. (2007). Does the arousal system contribute to near-death and out-of-body experiences? A summary and response. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 25, 135–169.

Greyson, B., Holden, J. M., & Mounsey, J. P. (2006). Failure to elicit near-death experiences in induced cardiac arrest. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 25, 85–98.

Holden, J. M., Long, J., & MacLurg, J. (2006). Out-of-body experiences: All in the brain? Journal of Near-Death Studies, 25, 99–107.

Holden, J. M., & Christian, R. (2005). The field of near-death studies through 2001: An analysis of the periodical literature. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 24, 21–34.

Holden, J. M. (1996). Effect on emotional wellbeing of hypnotic recall of the positive near-death experience. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 14, 273–280.

Holden, J. M., & MacHovec, F. (1993). Risk management in hypnotic recall of near-death experiences. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 36(1), 38–46.

Holden, J. M., & Guest, C. (1990). Life review in a non-near-death episode: Comparison with near-death experiences. Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, 22(1), 1–16.

Holden, J. M., & Joesten, L. (1990). Near-death veridicality research in the hospital setting. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 9, 45–54.

Holden, J. M. (1989). Unexpected findings in a study of visual perception during the naturalistic near-death-out-of-body experience. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 7, 155–164.

Holden, J. M. (1989). Visual perception during naturalistic near-death out-of body experiences. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 7, 107–120.

Holden, J. M. (1988). Rationale and considerations for proposed near-death research in the hospital setting. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 7, 19–31.

AFTER-DEATH COMMUNICATION (ADC)

Holden, J. M., St-Germain-Sehr, N., Reyes, A., Loseu, S., Schmit, M. K., Laird, A., Weintraub, L, St Germain-Sehr, A., Price, E., Blalock, S., Bevly, C., Lankford, C., & Mandalise, J. (In press). Effect of induced after-death communication on grief. The Australian Journal of Grief and Bereavement.

Holden, J. M., Lankford, C., & Holmes, L. (2019). After-death communication and the biblical fruits of the spirit: An online survey. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 6(1), 15–26.

SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES (STEs)

Blalock, S., & Holden, J. M. (2018). Preparing students to counsel clients with potentially spiritually transformative experiences. Counseling and Values, 63, 31–44.

2019 Certificate of Achievement from John Wiley & Sons: Amongst articles published January 2017 - December 2018, this paper received some of the most downloads in the 12 months following online publication.

Holden, J. M. (2012). After-math: Counting the aftereffects of potentially spiritually transformative experiences. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 31(2), 65–78.

Selected by Audio-Digest for Continuing Medical, Continuing Nursing, and other Continuing Education credit online at the Audio-Digest Foundation: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10791949.htm

Holden, J. M. (2000). Introduction to special section: Clients’ spiritual experiences. Counseling and Values, 44(2), 92–99.

Holden, J. M. (2000). Rachel’s story: A transpersonal experience. Counseling and Values, 44(2), 143–147.

Holden, J. M., VanPelt, P. T., & Warren, S. (1999). Spiritual emergency: An introduction and case example. Counseling and Values, 43, 163–177.

GRIEF

Foster, R. D., & Holden, J. M. (2013). Eternal connection: An exploratory study of the effects of learning about near-death experiences on adult grief. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 19, 1–16.

COUNSELING

Webster, L. C., Holden, J. M., Ray, D. C., Price, E., & Hastings, T. M. (2020). The impact of psychotherapeutic Reiki on anxiety. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 15(3), 311–326.

Blalock, S., & Holden, J. M. (2018). Preparing students to counsel clients with potentially spiritually transformative experiences. Counseling and Values, 63, 31–44.

2019 Certificate of Achievement from John Wiley & Sons: Amongst articles published January 2017 - December 2018, this paper received some of the most downloads in the 12 months following online publication.

Holden, J. M. (2015). Transpersonal psychology: Overview. In E. S. Neukrug (Ed.), Encyclopedia of theory in counseling and psychotherapy (Vol. 2, pp. 1010–1014). Sage.

Holden, J. M., Kinsey, L., & Moore, T. R. (2014). Disclosing near-death experiences to professional healthcare providers and non-professionals. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 1(4), 278–287.

Selected by the Research Network of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education as the January 2015 Article of the Month.

Foster, R. D., & Holden, J. M. (2013). Eternal connection: An exploratory study of the effects of learning about near-death experiences on adult grief. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 19, 1–16.

Bell, K., Holden, J. M., & Bedwell, J. (2010). How school counselors can assist student near-death experiencers. Professional School Counseling, 14(2), 165–173. http://www.jstor.org/stable/42732945

Holden, J. M. (2009). Transpersonal counseling. In The ACA encyclopedia of counseling (pp. 550–551). American Counseling Association.

Holden, J. M. (2004). Integral psychology: My spiritually based guiding metatheory of counseling. Counseling and Values, 48(3), 204–223.

Kan, K., Holden, J. M., & Marquis, A. (2001). Effects of experiential focusing-oriented dream interpretation. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 41(4), 105–123.

Marquis, A., Holden, J. M., & Warren, E. S. (2001). An integral psychology response to Daniel Helminiak’s “Treating Spiritual Issues in Secular Psychotherapy.” Counseling and Values, 45(3), 218–236.

Holden, J. M. (2000). Introduction to special section: Clients’ spiritual experiences. Counseling and Values, 44(2), 92–99.

Holden, J. M. (2000). Rachel’s story: A transpersonal experience. Counseling and Values, 44(2), 143–147.

Holden, J. M., VanPelt, P. T., & Warren, S. (1999). Spiritual emergency: An introduction and case example. Counseling and Values, 43, 163–177.

King, D., & Holden, J. M. (1998). Disclosure of trauma and psychosomatic health: An interview with James W. Pennebaker. Journal of Counseling and Development, 76(3), 358–363.

Holden, J. M. (1993). Invited commentary: Response to "Exploring the religious and spiritual needs of the dying." Counseling and Values, 37(2), 78–83.

Chandler, C. K., Holden, J. M., & Kolander, C. A. (1992). Counseling for spiritual wellness: Theory and practice. Journal of Counseling and Development, 71(2), 168–175.

Holden, J. M. (1993). Transpersonal counseling. Texas Counseling Association Journal, 21(1), 7–23.

EDUCATION

Blalock, S., & Holden, J. M. (2018). Preparing students to counsel clients with potentially spiritually transformative experiences. Counseling and Values, 63, 31–44.

2019 Certificate of Achievement from John Wiley & Sons: Amongst articles published January 2017 - December 2018, this paper received some of the most downloads in the 12 months following online publication.

Loseu, S., & Holden, J. M. (2017). Impact of an online education program on counselors’ knowledge and attitudes about near-death experiences. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 36, 3–26.

REVIEWS

Kinsey, L, & Holden, J. M. (2012). Retrospective book review: Life After Life by Raymond Moody. Journal of Scientific Exploration, 26(1), 199–202.

Holden, J. M. (2010, August). Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences [Book review]. Noetic Now, 1. Petaluma, CA: Institute of Noetic Sciences.

Holden, J. M., MacLurg, J., & James, D. (2006). Media review: The Day I Died: The Mind, the Brain, and Near-Death Experiences. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 25, 121–128.

Holden, J. M. (1998). Book review: A Farther Shore: How Near-Death and Other Extraordinary Experiences Can Change Ordinary Lives by Yvonne Kason and Teri Degler. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 17, 121–125.

Holden, J. M. (1992). Book review: Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss. Journal of Near-Death Studies, 11, 57–61.

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After Death Communication

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Grief

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