Research

Yes. Researchers do not need to be formally trained in IADC Therapy in order to study it. In fact, we welcome external researchers and value independent inquiry. However, for any study that includes IADC as an intervention, the actual implementation of the therapy must be done by a clinician who has been trained by the IADC International Institute.

This ensures that the treatment is delivered with fidelity to the protocol, including appropriate screening, preparation, and pacing. To support this, we are happy to collaborate with research teams by helping identify qualified therapists, offering guidance on treatment fidelity, and clarifying aspects of the protocol to strengthen methodological soundness.

Our goal is to foster rigorous, ethical, and replicable research. We encourage multi-site studies and diverse partnerships—as long as the therapeutic component remains consistent with the standards set by the Institute.

We welcome collaboration with researchers who are committed to integrity in implementation. Ethical alignment means that IADC is delivered as designed—by clinicians trained by the Institute—using the full protocol and within a trauma-informed framework. As a researcher, you do not need to be trained in IADC yourself, but it’s essential that you work in close partnership with a trained provider and ensure fidelity to the method. We’re happy to offer guidance, review materials, and support alignment so that your research reflects the true nature of the therapy and honors the safety and dignity of clients.

Yes. The IADC International Institute maintains a detailed training manual that outlines the full protocol, clinical considerations, and troubleshooting guidance. While the manual is available only to clinicians who have completed official training, researchers may request a reference copy for study design purposes. We’re happy to collaborate to ensure your research reflects the protocol accurately and ethically.

Publishing on IADC carries an ethical responsibility to protect participant dignity, emotional safety, and public understanding. We encourage researchers to:

• Ensure your research is approved by a relevant institutional review board or university human research ethics committee. The oversight of independent review / ethics committees is necessary to ensure research into IADC is conducted in a way that protects the welfare and rights of participants.

• Honor client meaning without asserting metaphysical or materialist explanations. Describe experiences neutrally and emphasize that meaning belongs to the client.

• Frame findings with care. Avoid sensationalism or sweeping conclusions about consciousness or the afterlife.

• Address limitations transparently. Acknowledge sample size, potential expectancy effects, and the complexity of working with subjective experience.

• Collaborate with us. We welcome review and consultation to support fidelity and contextual framing, and to ensure your work aligns with trauma-informed and client-centered values.

Responsible research helps expand understanding while safeguarding the integrity of the work and those it serves.

You’re warmly invited to contact the Institute. We welcome inquiries from researchers at all levels and are happy to connect you with colleagues who are studying IADC or exploring adjacent themes. While we do not currently maintain a public directory of researchers, we facilitate introductions when appropriate and encourage a spirit of collaboration and shared learning.