Induced After Death Communication

What Is IADC therapy?

Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) is a brief, evidence-informed therapy developed by Dr. Allan Botkin for people grieving the loss of a loved one. It is a modified form of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy, adapted specifically to reduce the deep sadness and emotional pain of grief.

Most clients who receive IADC therapy report a spontaneous, vivid experience of connection with their deceased loved one. These experiences—often described as deeply comforting—can feel like a sense of presence, a felt knowing, or even a visual, auditory, or sensory encounter.

FAQs

    • Format: IADC is typically offered in two intensive sessions over two consecutive days.

    • Approach: The first phase of the work helps reduce unresolved sadness and emotional pain. Once a state of greater peace is reached, the therapist supports the client in accessing a receptive state that may lead to a perception of connection with the deceased.

    • Experience: This sense of connection—whether interpreted spiritually, psychologically, or neurobiologically—often leads to:

      • A profound decrease in grief-related sadness

      • Reassurance of the loved one’s wellbeing

      • Resolution of unfinished emotional business

      • A transformation in feelings of separation

    Belief systems are not a requirement for this therapy. Whether you view the experience as spiritual, neurological, symbolic, or emotional, the healing benefit is the same.

  • ADCs are spontaneous experiences in which people sense the presence of someone who has died. These are surprisingly common:

    • Up to 40% of adults report ADCs in their lifetime

    • 70–80% of widows have reported ADC experiences

    • 14% of adults report seeing or hearing the deceased directly
      (Rees, 2001; Dastson & Marwit, 1997; Silverman & Worden, 1993)

    IADC Therapy is designed to induce the same psychological conditions under which spontaneous ADCs are most likely to occur—allowing clients to experience emotional resolution and often, a deep reconnection with their loved one.

  • Yes. Several studies show positive outcomes for IADC Therapy:

    • Dr. Jan Holden at the University of North Texas found IADC more effective than conventional grief treatment.

    • Dr. Claudio Lalla conducted studies supporting IADC's benefits for complicated grief and validated an IADC-specific grief questionnaire.

    • Dr. Tom Nehmy's research has been approved at the University of Adelaide.

    These studies suggest that IADC can be a powerful and effective short-term approach for grief healing.

  • IADC may be a good fit for you if:

    • You are grieving the loss of someone close to you

    • You feel emotionally stuck in your grief, even if time has passed

    • You have unfinished emotional business with your loved one

    • You are open—emotionally or intellectually—to the possibility of connection, healing, and transformation

  • No, you do not need to be spiritual or religious to benefit from IADC therapy. While some people interpret their IADC experiences through a spiritual lens, the therapy itself does not require any specific belief system. The healing impact of IADC comes from the emotional and psychological resolution it offers—not from how the experience is explained. Whether you view the connection as symbolic, neurological, emotional, or spiritual, clients from a wide range of backgrounds consistently report feeling more at peace, less burdened by grief, and more connected to their loved one after IADC.

Investment & Scheduling

Two-session format | 75-90 minutes each | Held on consecutive days
Total Cost: $250–$400

As a provider currently deepening my training and experience in Induced After-Death Communication (IADC), I’m offering a reduced-rate sliding scale to make this powerful modality more accessible during my learning period. This offering includes two consecutive 75-90 minute sessions focused on relieving grief-related sadness and creating the potential for a direct, healing sense of connection with a deceased loved one.

Please choose the rate that reflects your current financial reality:

  • $400 – Sustainer Rate
    Supports your care and allows me to continue offering reduced-rate sessions to others.

  • $325 – Standard Rate
    Covers the full cost of your two-session IADC experience while sustaining my learning practice.

  • $250 – Accessibility Rate
    A reduced option for those experiencing financial hardship or with limited access to grief support services.

IADC is a highly specialized therapy that is not covered by insurance and can cost upwards of $600 with advanced providers. My goal is to make this modality accessible while also honoring the time, emotional labor, and training it requires to offer it with care and integrity.

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