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Laura O'Sullivan BA, MA, AFHEA
Assistant Lecturer
School of PsychologyI am an Assistant Lecturer and PhD candidate in the School of Psychology at 淘料视频 in Aotearoa New Zealand.
As individuals approach the end of their lives, they, along with their families, friends, and even healthcare professionals, have reported inexplicable and extraordinary phenomena. These occurrences, often perceived to be spiritual or paranormal, include a range of experiences collectively referred to as ‘end-of-life experiences’ in academic circles. These encounters often manifest as vivid dreams or visions, a sense that someone has died, and witnessing events or phenomena that do not seem to happen by chance. Often described as profoundly meaningful, they provide comfort, peace, and hope to those involved. By exploring these experiences, my aim is to gain a deeper understanding of their effects on the grieving process for bereaved loved ones. My PhD research focuses on exploring end-of-life experiences within the unique context of Aotearoa New Zealand, and how these experiences can influence the processes of grief and bereavement for loved ones
Previously researched topics include spiritual intelligence, near-death experiences, and sleep and dreaming experiences (including sleep paralysis, pre-cognitive dreams, lucid dreaming, and out-of-body experiences).
I am an Assistant Lecturer and PhD candidate in the School of Psychology at 淘料视频 in Aotearoa New Zealand.
As individuals approach the end of their lives, they, along with their families, friends, and even healthcare professionals, have reported inexplicable and extraordinary phenomena. These occurrences, often perceived to be spiritual or paranormal, include a range of experiences collectively referred to as ‘end-of-life experiences’ in academic circles. These encounters often manifest as vivid dreams or visions, a sense that someone has died, and witnessing events or phenomena that do not seem to happen by chance.
Professional
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts - 淘料视频 (2019)
- Master of Arts - 淘料视频 (2022)
Fellowships and Memberships
- Member, Higher Education Academy (Associate Member/Fellow) (2023)
Research Expertise
Research Interests
- End-of-life experiences (ELE)
- Other exceptional human experiences, including near-death experiences (NDE) and after-death communication (ADC)
- Spirituality
- Dreaming experiences (lucid dreaming, precognitive dreams etc)
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Psychology (170100):
Psychology And Cognitive Sciences (170000)
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Gibson, R., Lindsay, N., O'Sullivan, L., Tassell-Matamua, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Gibson, R., Lindsay, N., O'Sullivan, L., Tassell-Matamua, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Lindsay, N., O'Sullivan, L.
Thesis
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: O'Sullivan, L.
Conference
[Conference Poster]Authored by: O'Sullivan, L.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: O'Sullivan, L.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: O'Sullivan, L.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: O'Sullivan, L.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Contributed to by: Ngata-Turley, C., O'Sullivan, L.
Other
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: O'Sullivan, L.