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CEU Assessment Task for 'The SDE: Transformational Journeys'

Welcome to your post-course assessment task for The Shared Death Experience: Transformational Journeys of Life and Love Beyond Death.

Please read and answer the following questions. To pass and receive CEU credit, you may not answer more than 6 incorrect answers.

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Question 1 of 21

Which of the following best describes the shared death experience (SDE):

A

A caregiver expresses sharing in the journey with a dying loved one into the afterlife

B

A healthcare provided describes the dying experience to family members of the dying

C

A caregiver imagines what it is like to die when they are with a dying loved one

D

Two or more family members study thanatology in preparation for the death of their loved one

Question 2 of 21

The shared death experience only occurs when a loved one is in the same room as the dying 

 

A

True

B

False

Question 3 of 21

A “fly-by” shared death experience is a kind of remote SDE that is characterized by sensing the dying at the time of their transition and often communicates “thank you, I love you, goodbye” from the dying.

 

A

True

B

False

Question 4 of 21

Which of the following identifies all the time periods in which an SDE can occur?

A

At the moment of medically defined human death

B

Minutes, hours or days before a human death

C

Minutes, hours or days after a human death

D

All of the above

Question 5 of 21

Which of the following identifies all the possible characteristics of the SDE sub-type “multi-person?”

A

One or more caregivers experiencing an SDE around the time of death of a dying loved one

B

One or more family members at the bedside of the dying experiencing different SDE phenomena around the time of death of a dying loved one

C

Family members in different geographic locations experiencing SDE phenomena around the time of death of a dying loved one

D

All of the above

Question 6 of 21

The Mode of Participation (MOP) typology was designed to address which of the following: 

A

The experience of the dying upon their death

B

The experience of hospice workers attending to the dying

C

The experience of the chaplains attending to the dying

D

The different kinds of experiences of shared death experiencers around the time of death of a loved one or patient (in the case of health care workers).

Question 7 of 21

Shared death experiencers can only have one of the four modes of participation

A

True

B

False

Question 8 of 21

Which of the following could be considered a  “Sensing at a Distance” mode of participation?

A

Seeing the dying around the time of death of a dying loved one

B

Any kind of “Fly-by” SDE

C

Feeling strong sensations related to the experience of the dying

D

All of the above

Question 9 of 21

The witnessing or observing of unusual phenomena that are similar to near death experience phenomena around the time of death of a dying loved one is the most common mode of participation

A

True

B

False

Question 10 of 21

"Accompanying the dying” and “Assisting the dying” are very similar methods of participation (MOP), with the exception of the following difference:

A

In the “Accompanying the dying” MOP the dying does not communicate directly to the SDE experiencer whereas in the “Assisting the dying” MOP the dying does communicate directly to the SDE experiencer

B

In the “Assisting the dying” MOP the SDE experiencer expresses that they were somehow called to guide the dying on their dying on their journey into the afterlife.

C

In the “Assisting the dying” MOP the SDE experiencer has received prior training about how to assist the dying in their transition

D

All of the above

Question 11 of 21

All “Assisting the dying” methods of participation include “Accompanying the dying” 

A

True

B

False

Question 12 of 21

When the SDE experiencer is assisting the dying which of the following is most true?

A

The SDE experiencer has expressed their intention to assist the dying

B

The dying seems to be in need of assistance to progress in their transition

C

The SDE experiencer has already had an SDE so seems to know how to assist

D

All of the above

Question 13 of 21

Which of the following practices appear to enable an SDE for a caregiver?

A

Meditation

B

Prayer

C

Regularly being in nature

D

Yoga or Tai Chi

E

All of the above

Question 14 of 21

Which of the following activities has been seen in the studies by Shared Crossing Research Initiative to correlate with someone experiencing an SDE?

A

Watching competitive sporting events

B

Engaging in speech and debate

C

Working in restaurants

D

Sitting in the passenger seat of a car

Question 15 of 21

Which of the following captures all the possible aftereffects for the SDE experiencer?

A

A belief that their deceased loved on is alive and well in a benevolent afterlife

B

A belief in a benevolent afterlife

C

A belief that they will see their deceased loved one again

D

A reduction in anxiety or fear about death

E

All of the above

Question 16 of 21

SDE experiencers tend to have better grief resolution processes that other bereaved individuals

A

True

B

False

Question 17 of 21

Which of the following best describes an aftereffect of SDE experiencers? 

A

SDE experiencers express that their life has little or no meaning after their SDE

B

SDE experiencers demonstrate a tendency toward high-risk behavior

C

SDE experiencers report a interest in excelling in their careers

D

SDE experiencers identify as more spiritual than religious

E

All of the above

Question 18 of 21

SDE experiencers often report that as a result of their SDE they have renewed understanding for the purpose and meaning of a human life generally and for their particular life specifically?

A

True

B

False

Question 19 of 21

Which of the following best defines the conductor in the SDE?

A

An angelic being in the afterlife

B

A force, seen or unseen, that seems to be managing the transition of a soul/spirit/consciousness from a human body upon human death into an afterlife

C

A being that tends to appear as if he is conducting an orchestra

D

An unseen entity that is in charge of transitioning souls into an afterlife

Question 20 of 21

Preparation for those who wish to enable an SDE for themselves or their loved ones involves which of the following:

A

Addressing “unfinished business” in your life especially with your loved ones

B

Developing an acceptance and receptivity toward death

C

Discussing with your loved ones your preferences for your end of life and your desires to have an SDE with them

D

All of the above

Question 21 of 21

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