Experiences: Having Lived an NDE by J Ré Crivello

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21 de mayo de 2026

“It is not necessary to be run over by a truck or suffer a heart attack for an increase in consciousness or spirituality to occur, for materialistic worries to decrease, and for a more loving and peaceful temperament to be acquired.” (p. 73, Brian Weiss, Through Time)

Spiritual experiences surround our lives, either recounted by others or simply because an accident lands us in intensive care and we see the light at the end of the tunnel. The thin line of having been there and back appears from time to time in books, newspapers, and the media. There are psychiatrists—including Weiss—who use regression to heal traumas that dominate individuals. In my case, I practice it with writing or with those I direct or edit. Yesterday, I reached an agreement with three relatives to digitize the written legacy of my cousin, a writer, and publish it through my publishing house. Afterward, I wept inconsolably, remembering those years when life brought us together. Now we are united by that separation between the life I live and the life she lives in another dimension.

“There are losses that are irreplaceable,” my wife said. My cousin, Mónica, was made of that kind of material that we humans find in our lives: sensitive, warm, a whisper that echoes for years. I know that this article at the beginning of a productive week may not be the most appropriate, but the lives that remain present in other dimensions will appreciate it. My readers may nod in agreement, for they too feel a close connection to her. I won’t speculate rationally on this factor; perhaps we can say that a delicate line unites both shores. Traumatic experiences connect both dimensions. Our current happiness or unhappiness can be explored until a satisfactory solution is found. Weiss speaks of thousands of experiences; sometimes, it is more interesting to let go of what oppresses us.

In this article, we discuss a near-death experience (NDE), but also a therapy—in the Weiss style—or regression writing—the kind I often practice—or a third, a connection associated with another being who lives in another dimension, which some individuals describe in relation to a loved one. Which of these three have you experienced?

Notes: The American Psychological Association agrees. It defines NDEs as “profound psychological events that have transcendental and mystical elements and that typically occur to individuals who are near death or in situations of intense physical or emotional danger.”

“It’s like you’re on a cloud, even though you’re not,” she said. Everything was out of her control, and that scared her. She entered a black hole. “You wonder if you’ll ever get back into your body.”

Steven Laurenys “Characteristics of Near-Death Experience Memories as Compared to Real and Imagined Event Memories” Cognitive Neuroscience

Info:

Dr. Brian Weiss’s book Through Time Into Healing (often referred to with its full title) is a seminal guide to past-life regression therapy. The book bridges traditional psychiatry with spiritual healing, using vivid clinical case studies to demonstrate how exploring previous lifetimes can resolve present-day phobias, trauma, and relationship struggles. [1]

Core Concepts

Trauma Resolution: Proposes that recurring pain, anxiety, and unexplained phobias in the present are frequently rooted in unresolved emotional wounds or tragic deaths from past incarnations.
Mind-Body Connection: Explores how past-life regression and hypnotic visualization can facilitate the healing of physical ailments by addressing the root psychological and spiritual causes.
Practical Techniques: Includes self-guided exercises for past-life regression, meditation, dream recall, and journaling, making it a highly actionable guide for readers looking to explore the practice at home. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key Strengths

Medical Authority: Dr. Weiss’s background as a Yale-educated, traditional psychiatrist (and former Chairman of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center) gives his claims a level of clinical credibility that is rare in New Age literature.
Comforting Message: The book provides reassurance to those grieving the loss of loved ones by emphasizing spiritual continuity and the immortality of the soul.
Actionability: Unlike his previous, more narrative-heavy bestseller Many Lives, Many Masters, this title serves as a practical manual for both therapists and laypeople. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Criticisms & Considerations

Skepticism: Traditional medical and scientific communities remain highly skeptical of past-life regression, often attributing the results to the placebo effect, guided imagery, or the fabrication of memories under deep hypnosis.
Faith-Based Appeal: Readers who prefer strictly evidence-based, empirical psychology may struggle with the spiritual and mystical nature of the case studies presented. [1, 2]

Who Should Read It

The book is highly recommended for individuals interested in reincarnation, trauma recovery, and spiritual healing. It serves as a thought-provoking, comforting read that encourages readers to view life through a much broader, immortal lens. You can explore more reader feedback or pick up a copy on the Goodreads Book Page or Amazon. [1, 2]

Through Time Into Healing: How Past Life Regression Therapy Can …Through Time Into Healing builds on the pioneering work Dr Weiss described in his first book, the worldwide bestseller Many Lives,Amazon UK
Through Time Into Healing: Discovering the Power of …Brian Weiss builds on his pioneering work in past life regression therapy to show how exploring previous lifetimes can unlock deep…Amazon.com
Through Time into Healing: Amazon.co.uk: Weiss, Brian L.Highly recommended read from a highly qualified and respected, trustworthy medical expert. … Highly recommended read. Reassuring…Amazon UK