After Death Communication with Dr. J. Kim Penberthy of DOPS at UVA Episode 160
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Guest: J. Kim Penberthy, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of Research in Psychiatric Medicine Chester F. Carlson Professor at the University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies
DOPS: (DOPS) Division of Perceptual Studies at UVA
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About J. Kim Penberthy, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. J. Kim Penberthy is the Chester F. Carlson Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Penberthy is a licensed board-certified clinical psychologist and distinguished clinician, educator, and researcher. Her work resides at the intersection of clinical psychology, contemplative science, and spiritually transformative experiences.
A longstanding faculty member at UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS), her research explores the therapeutic implications of extraordinary human experiences, including near-death and after-death communications, as well as the clinical application of altered states of consciousness. Dr. Penberthy is currently leading a groundbreaking clinical trial investigating the use of psilocybin therapy for individuals suffering from prolonged grief disorder. Her work integrates rigorous scientific inquiry with a deep commitment to human flourishing, and she is widely recognized for advancing the understanding of consciousness, healing, and meaning making in clinical settings.
DOPS - DIVISION OF PERCEPTUAL STUDIES AT UVA
Mission - Scientific Study of Extraordinary Experiences
Founded in 1967 by Dr. Ian Stevenson, the Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) at the University of Virginia is a research group devoted to the rigorous evaluation of empirical evidence for extraordinary human experiences and capacities.
The primary focus of DOPS is investigating the mind’s relationship to the body and the possibility of consciousness surviving physical death. In general, this process involves studying phenomena that challenge mainstream scientific paradigms regarding the nature of human consciousness. Check out DOPS website for more information.
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