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Laura O'Sullivan BA, MA, AFHEA
Assistant Lecturer
School of PsychologyMy research interests include non-ordinary or extraordinary human experiences, such as unusual or spiritual end-of-life experiences and deathbed phenomena, near-death experiences, sleep and dreaming experiences (i.e., sleep paralysis, out-of-body experiences, lucid dreaming, and pre-cognitive dreams), after-death communication, and other altered states of consciousness. Additionally, I am interested in the psycho-social-spiritual impacts of the experiences.
My PhD explores unusual or spiritual experiences at the end-of-life and how they impact grief for bereaved loved ones. I currently have a survey open at the moment, that bereaved loved ones can participate in:
Active research surveys:
1. Unusual or Spiritual Experiences at the End of Life
My PhD explores unusual or spiritual experiences at the end-of-life and how they impact grief for bereaved loved ones. I’ve created a survey to explore these experiences and how they relate to grief. Even if you haven’t had any such experiences yourself, your participation is still incredibly valuable as you’ll help form a comparison group.
馃攳 Who can take part?
- Aged 18 or over
- This survey is open worldwide 馃寧
- Have experienced the death of a loved one (this could be a family member, friend, or someone else close to you, and the loss can have occurred at any time)
馃晵 The survey should take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete.
馃敆 You can find more information and take the survey here:
2. NDE and sensory processing and interpersonal sensitivities.
Have you had a near-death incident? Have your sensory processing or interpersonal sensitivities changed since your event? Or perhaps they haven’t - either way, we want to hear from you!
Everyone is welcome to participate - even if you haven’t had a near-death incident. Your input helps us build a valuable comparison group.
馃晵 The survey should take no more than 15 minutes of your time
馃寧 This survey is open worldwide to those aged 18+
馃憠
My research interests include non-ordinary or extraordinary human experiences, such as unusual or spiritual end-of-life experiences and deathbed phenomena, near-death experiences, sleep and dreaming experiences (i.e., sleep paralysis, out-of-body experiences, lucid dreaming, and pre-cognitive dreams), after-death communication, and other altered states of consciousness. Additionally, I am interested in the psycho-social-spiritual impacts of the experiences.
My PhD explores unusual or spiritual experiences at the end-of-life and how they impact grief for bereaved loved ones. I currently have a survey open at the moment, that bereaved loved ones worldwide can participate in:
Professional
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts - 暴风资源 (2019)
- Master of Arts - 暴风资源 (2022)
Fellowships and Memberships
- Member, Higher Education Academy (Associate Member/Fellow) (2023)
Research Expertise
Research Interests
- End-of-life experiences (ELE) or deathbed phenomena
- Other non-ordinary or exceptional human experiences, including near-death experiences (NDE) and after-death communication (ADC)
- Dreaming experiences (lucid dreaming, out-of-body experiences, sleep paralysis, precognitive dreams, etc.)
- Spirituality
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.

[Journal article]Authored by: Gibson, R., Lindsay, N., O'Sullivan, L.

[Journal article]Authored by: Gibson, R., Lindsay, N., O'Sullivan, L.

[Journal article]Authored by: Lindsay, N., O'Sullivan, L.

Conference
[Conference Poster]Authored by: O'Sullivan, L.Contributed to by: O'Sullivan, L.
[Conference Oral Presentation]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 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.
Thesis
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: O'Sullivan, L.

Other
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: O'Sullivan, L.
Media and Links
Media
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05 Aug 2025 - Newspaper
The Post - Manawat奴 Standard
Researcher investigates unexplained experiences at time of death