Continuing Bonds Through After-Death Spiritual Experiences in Individuals Bereaved by Suicide

• Published in: Journal of spirituality in mental health Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 311 - 324
• Main Authors: Jahn, Danielle R., Spencer-Thomas, Sally
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 02.10.2014; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: after-death communication; bereavement; continuing bonds; Correlation analysis; Grief; postvention; Spirituality; Suicides & suicide attempts

Bereaved persons sometimes report after-death spiritual experiences with loved ones who have died, which may represent continuing bonds, though little research exists regarding this phenomenon among those bereaved by suicide. This study sought to examine the frequency and correlates of these experie...