This statement addresses the critiques made by the author of a book (titled Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions) that had been reviewed by this article's author.

Editorial statement introducing the contents of the journal issue and providing other relevant notes.

Letter written to the editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies discussing the article, "Spontaneous Mediumship Experiences Among Near-Death Experiencers: A Qualitative Study" by Ryan D. Foster, Bethany M. Kahoe, and Danijela H. Nardelli.

Article analyzing ancient medical accounts of near-death experiences in China, with discussion of religious influences and context, as well as the significance of the documentation.

Rebuttal in response to a review of a book written by the article's author, discussing points made by the reviewer about the book's position regarding evolutionism, methods used, and other statements made in the review.

Abstract: The value of therapeutic storytelling within the context of psychological counseling--in which a counseling practitioner offers the client a story intended to facilitate processing, insight, and/or psychological growth--has been documented. Using a case study, the benefits of this kind of storytelling with a client who had a transpersonal experience is explored, particularly relating to providing education and normalizing and de-stigmatizing these experiences. A case is made for the value of literature, the lives of great writers, and the humanities generally as a source of potentially useful stories for mental health professionals interested in adding storytelling as an adjunct to counseling practice.

Letter written to the editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies discussing a prior letter to the editor written by P. M. H. Atwater regarding an article written by Foster, Kahoe, and Nardelli.

Review of a book titled God and the Afterlife: The Groundbreaking New Evidence for God and Near-Death Experience written by Jeffrey Long with Paul Perry, focusing on near-death experiences which have encounters with god.

Editorial statement introducing the contents of the journal issue and providing other relevant notes.

Review of a book titled "Babies are Cosmic: Signs of Their Secret Intelligence" written by Elizabeth Carmen and Neil Carmen, which explores the phenomenon of pre-birth memories through anecdotes and prior studies.

Letter written to the editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies providing a commentary from the author of the book, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, regarding a review of the book and multiple critiques and responses between the book's author and the reviewer.

Abstract: This exploratory study was based on the cognitive and perceptual characteristics of 50 cases of near-death experiences (NDEs) collected through the International Association for Near-Death Studies-France. This study resulted in the formulation of a model of perception based on the concept of "global perception" or "global acquisition of information." Further analysis showed that this model is consistent with the concept that these perceptions are not purely hallucinatory but are, in part, modified perceptions of reality. Several clues are then proposed to explain how this type of information could be processed at the cerebral level and beyond. Finally, we offer a clinical research protocol, including a test that could lead to irrefutable proof of veridical perception during NDEs.

Letter written to the editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies discussing near-death experiences in which the experiencer interacts with the material world.

Review of a book titled "Not Yet: Near-Life Experiences & Lessons Learned" written by Jeff O'Driscoll which recounts several anecdotes about near death experiences and other spiritual transformation experiences.

Editorial statement discussing the contents of the Journal of Near-Death Studies volume 37. The statement expands on the the article by Alexis P. Malozemoff and Jack A. Mroczkowski which discussed quantum physics and consciousness.

Abstract: The classic problem of how the mind and body relate, which is part of the general problem of how the physical universe may have given rise to consciousness, cannot be solved with a purely physical approach. In an attempt to locate a region of nature where mind and matter closely meet, many theorists both in and out of physics have looked to the quantum field. In their article "The Misuse of Quantum Physics in Psychic Literature" that appears elsewhere in this Journal issue, Jack A. Mroczkowski and Alexis P. Malozemoff proffered the accusation that these theorists engaged in "psychic" speculation, a misuse of quantum mechanics, and a misappropriate of science to further a spiritual agenda. In this invited response, I argue that the use of quantum in this way is entirely correct and suggests a radical paradigm shift.

Abstract: In rebuttal to the article "Quantum Misuse in Psychic literature" by Jack A Mroczkowski and Alexis P. Malozemoff published in this issue of the Journal of Near-Death Studies, I briefly present the quantum science of consciousness, provide its experimental verification, and mention some of its applications. I then briefly summarize one such application--near-death experiences. I also provide an explanation of how a macro material body such as the brain can be quantum.

Editorial statement introducing the contents of the journal issue and providing other relevant notes.

Abstract: We provide a rejoinder to the responses of Chopra, Goswami, Kastrup, Radin, and van Lommel to our article "Quantum Misuse in Psychic Literature" that opens this journal issue. Our comments may be summarized in two main themes: These authors failed to recognize (a) how and why the von Neumann concept that only consciousness can collapse the quantum wavefunction has been largely rejected by physicists today and that quantum collapse is now understood to be able to occur without a conscious human observer, and (b) that their efforts to justify a universal consciousness on the basis of presently understood nonlocality are flawed. Also, in our view, from a quantum physics perspective the universe may be much less entangled and holistic than psi authors often assume. In conclusion, we contend that quantum misuse by psi authors remains a serious problem, undermining the credibility of psi research. We provide suggestions to help psi authors avoid this problem in the future.

Abstract: This invited article is a response to the paper "Quantum Misuse in Psychic Literature," by Jack A. Mroczkowski and Alexis P. Malozemoff, published in this issue of the Journal of Near-Death Studies. Whereas I sympathize with Mroczkowski's and Malozemoff's cause and goals, and I recognize the problem that they attempted to tackle, I argue that their criticisms often overshot the mark and end up adding to the confusion. I address nince specific technical points that Mroczkowski and Malozemoff accused popular writers in the fields of health care and parapsychology of misunderstanding and misrepresenting. I argue that, by and large--and contrary to Mroczkowski's and Malozemoff's claims--the statements made by these writers are often reasonable and generally consistent with the current state of play in foundations of quantum mechanics.

Abstract: In this paper, we address an unfortunate growing trend involving misuse of quantum physics in psychic and healing literature, including literature on near-death experiences. After a brief introduction to quantum physics, we provide examples and explanations of misuse. Such misuse encourages undue skepticism of what might otherwise be valuable reading. We conclude with recommendations to authors and publishers about how to guard against this problem.

Abstract: In this invited response to the article "Quantum Misuse in Psychic Literature" by Jack A. Mroczkowski and Alexis P. Malozemoff, appearing in this issue of the Journal of Near-Death Studies, I agree that the term "quantum" can be misused if it is used as an explanation for psychic phenomena. What quantum mechanics does provide, whereas classical mechanics does not, is evidence that the physical world is compatible with psychic phenomena. That is, the core mystery about psychic experiences is that they transcend the everyday constraints of space and time. The same mystery is true of quantum phenomena. Some authors claim that this shared mystery is a mere coincidence. If so, that is an astonishing coincidence.

Abstract: As one of the authors whose work the two retired physicists Jack A. Mroczkowski and Alexis P. Malozemoff (2019) discussed in their article "Quantum Misuse in Psychic Literature," which appears elsewhere in this journal issue, I appreciate the invitation to write this response. In it I will offer my views on quantum physics and the role of consciousness, further information about studies pertaining to near-death experiences (NDEs) and consciousness in general, and several quotations from my book that substantiate my use of quantum physics as analogy rather than established fact as it pertains to consciousness.