Induced After-Death Communication (IADC)
A Specialized EMDR-Based Approach for Grief and Traumatic Loss, offered in Downtown Toronto with online IADC available across Ontario.
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Finding Healing After the Loss of a Loved One
Losing someone you love can leave you feeling as though a part of you is still stuck in your grief—no matter how much time has passed. You may find yourself carrying overwhelming sadness, guilt, regret, or unresolved emotions that haven’t eased with time. Perhaps you’ve talked about your loss, but it hasn’t made the pain feel any lighter.
At New Moon Psychotherapy in downtown Toronto, we offer Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) Therapy—a specialized grief therapy built upon the principles of EMDR. Through guided bilateral stimulation, IADC helps the brain process unresolved grief and traumatic loss, transforming the way grief is carried so that painful memories become less emotionally overwhelming.
Our team supports adults navigating grief, including losses related to suicide, accidental death, overdose, homicide, sudden medical events, pregnancy loss, and other traumatic or unexpected deaths, as well as survivor’s guilt and unresolved bereavement. Every person’s experience of loss is unique, and our approach is tailored to your individual needs.
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What Is IADC Therapy?
IADC (Induced After-Death Communication) is a specialized therapeutic approach developed by psychologist Dr. Allan Botkin to help people process grief, traumatic loss, and unresolved emotions following the death of a loved one. It is a structured psychotherapy approach based on the principles and procedures of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and uses bilateral stimulation to support emotional processing and healing.
Despite its name, IADC does not require or assume that someone will communicate with a deceased loved one, nor does it depend on any particular spiritual or religious belief. Rather, it is a structured therapeutic approach that helps people process painful memories and unresolved emotions associated with loss.
Like EMDR, IADC uses bilateral stimulation (BLS)—such as eye movements, gentle taps, or alternating sounds—to support the brain’s natural ability to process unresolved experiences. During treatment, clients may experience shifts in perspective, emotional resolution, a sense of connection, or other meaningful experiences that transform the way grief is carried. Some people describe an experience they interpret as communication with a deceased loved one, while others experience meaningful healing without describing any after-death communication.
The goal of IADC Therapy is not to diminish the significance of your loss, but to reduce the emotional intensity and distress associated with grief. By helping the nervous system process painful memories and unresolved emotions, IADC can support greater acceptance, emotional relief, and an increased ability to engage fully in life while maintaining a meaningful bond with the person who has died.
Grief Doesn't Have to Feel This Heavy Forever
A specialized EMDR-based therapy to process unresolved grief, reduce emotional distress, and find a renewed sense of peace after the loss of a loved one.
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Benefits of IADC Therapy
Grief changes us—but it doesn’t have to define us. When the pain of loss feels too heavy to carry, IADC Therapy can help transform the way grief is carried, reducing emotional distress while helping you reconnect with life and your loved one’s memory in a new way.
Many clients report:
- Feeling greater peace and acceptance surrounding their loss
- Reduced guilt, regret, or unresolved emotional pain
- Remembering their loved one with less distress and more comfort
- Feeling less emotionally stuck in grief
- A greater ability to engage fully in life while maintaining a meaningful bond with their loved one
- A renewed sense of hope, comfort, and emotional well-being
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When IADC Therapy May Help
IADC Therapy may be helpful if you're experiencing:
- The death of a loved one
- Complicated or prolonged grief
- Grief following a sudden, unexpected or traumatic death
- Survivor guilt
- Guilt, regret, or unresolved emotions following a loss
- Feeling emotionally "stuck" in grief
- Difficulty accepting the death of a loved one
- Unfinished conversations or a sense that something was left unsaid
- Traumatic memories connected to the loss of someone important
- Difficulty finding peace while continuing to honour the relationship with your loved one
Carry your loved one's memory—not the weight of unresolved grief.
Book a free consultation to learn whether IADC Therapy is right for you.
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What to Expect in IADC Therapy
IADC Therapy is a structured, EMDR-based approach to grief and traumatic loss. Your therapist will guide you through each step at a pace that feels safe and supportive, ensuring you feel prepared before beginning the process.
Step 1:
Consultation & Assessment
We'll begin with a free 15-minute consultation, followed by a comprehensive assessment to understand your grief, answer your questions, and determine whether IADC is the right fit for you.
Step 2:
Preparation
Before beginning IADC, we'll review the process, answer our questions, strengthen coping strategies if needed, and ensure you feel emotionally prepared. Together, we'll help you make space for the processing sessions and the healing that may follow.
Step 3:
IADC Processing
Using bilateral stimulation (similar to EMDR), your therapist will guide you through the IADC protocol in a safe and supportive environment. You'll remain awake, aware, and in control throughout the session. Every experience is unique, and there is no expectation that a particular experience will occur.
Step 4:
Integration
Following processing, you'll have time to reflect on your experience, explore any insights that emerged, and discuss how they may support your ongoing healing.
IADC is typically offered as two 90-minute sessions, scheduled on consecutive days or within two days of one another. Some clients choose IADC as a stand-alone treatment, while others incorporate it into ongoing grief or trauma therapy.
Sessions are available in person in downtown Toronto and virtually across Ontario.
Is IADC Therapy Right for You?
IADC Therapy is a specialized, EMDR-based approach that isn’t the right fit for everyone. Before beginning treatment, your therapist will complete a comprehensive assessment to determine whether IADC is appropriate for your needs, goals, and stage of healing.
During your assessment we’ll consider:
- Whether this approach is the best fit for your grief and treatment goals
- Your emotional readiness for deeper processing
- Whether additional preparation or stabilization would be beneficial first
- Any medical, neurological, or mental health factors that may influence treatment
If IADC isn’t the most appropriate approach, we’ll recommend another evidence-based therapy that better supports your current needs.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our IADC Therapist
Olga Aramini currently offers IADC Therapy at New Moon Psychotherapy.
As a trauma-informed therapist with advanced training in Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) Therapy, Olga provides compassionate, client-centred care for individuals navigating grief, traumatic loss, and unresolved bereavement. Her approach combines clinical expertise with warmth, creating a safe and supportive space to process loss at a pace that feels right for you.
Explore Olga’s profile below or book a free 15-minute consultation to learn whether IADC Therapy may be right for you.
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Healing after the loss of a loved one takes courage, and you don’t have to go through it alone. We provide compassionate, trauma-informed IADC Therapy in downtown Toronto and online across Ontario, helping people process unresolved grief, reduce emotional distress, and transform the way grief is carried.