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Induced After Death Communication (IADC)
Induced After Death Communication (IADC) is an approach rooted in EMDR therapy that uses similar techniques to support the bereavement process. The primary aim of IADC is to help you navigate grief by addressing core sadness and reducing its intensity, while still preserving the love and cherished memories of the deceased.
After an IADC session, many clients report feeling a newfound sense of peace regarding their loss and its circumstances. Some may also experience an After Death Communication (ADC)—a natural, scientifically documented experience of sensing the presence of the deceased. This communication can manifest through one or more of the five senses or simply as an awareness of their presence.
While an ADC may occur in about 75% of IADC sessions, it is not guaranteed. For those in the 25% who do not experience an ADC, the session can still provide significant relief from grief by addressing and processing deep emotions.
It’s important to note that the core sadness associated with grief should be fully experienced before undergoing IADC, which is why it’s typically recommended to wait at least six months after a loss. This allows your system time to process the initial grief. However, IADC can be effective even if many years have passed, as long as you can still connect to the sadness of the loss. A close personal relationship with the deceased is not required, but the connection should be meaningful, such as witnessing the death of a stranger or being involved in an accidental death.
As IADC involves EMDR-related techniques, trauma may surface during a session. If this happens, your therapist may choose to shift the session’s focus to process the trauma using EMDR or help you manage it before continuing with IADC.
Sessions that work with intense emotions may leave you feeling activated afterward. It’s advisable to plan for some downtime post-session, such as avoiding immediate commitments or having a support person available. While emotional responses during IADC are normal, persistent distress afterward may indicate unresolved trauma that needs to be processed, and scheduling additional sessions may be necessary.