Philip J. Cozzolino is an Associate Professor of Research in the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Philip received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2006 and spent 17 years at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom prior to joining DOPS.

Philip’s research explores how individuals seek meaning in life, with a particular focus on the positive psychological consequences of death awareness. Inspired by evidence from DOPS-generated research into near-death experiences, Philip is responsible for a psychological model that links healthy and honest considerations of human mortality to increased well-being, heightened desires for self-direction, and more authentic living. His work has been covered in the ‘Huffington Post’, ‘Psychology Today’, ‘Scientific American’, ‘BBC Radio 4’ and has generated research from numerous psychologists around the world.

At DOPS, Philip’s initial focus will be on investigating – and elucidating processes related to – reports of past-life memories from children around the world.

Research Interests:

Near-death experiences

Children reporting past-life memories

Psychological consequences of mortality awareness

Out-of-body experiences

https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/dops-staff/philip-cozzolino-phd/

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When people grow old or become very sick, they often spend time thinking about what might happen when life ends. It is natural to wonder what comes next, and people from every culture and religion have imagined it in different ways. Some people speak about heaven, others about reincarnation, and some believe death is simply the end. But there is one curious set of experiences that seems to cross cultures and history: deathbed visions.

A deathbed vision is a strange and powerful event reported by people who are close to dying. They might suddenly announce that they see their mother standing in the room, even though she died long ago. They may reach out their hands to someone invisible, whispering, “They’ve come for me.” They sometimes describe beautiful places filled with light, or hear music that no one else in the room can hear. Family members and doctors who witness these moments often feel awe, puzzlement, and sometimes comfort.

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What if the unseen world is not just something to fear but something to learn from?

In Out of the Darkness, Into the Light, paranormal investigators Cara Cilento and Gail Gamble take readers on an extraordinary journey through some of the most haunted locations, eerie artifacts, and chilling personal encounters with the supernatural. Drawing from years of firsthand experiences, they blend historical intrigue with deeply personal insights, uncovering not just spirits, but the lessons they leave behind.

From haunted asylums to cursed objects, every case reveals more than just a ghost story—it explores the imprints of human emotion, trauma, and the echoes of history that refuse to fade. Through their investigations, the authors invite readers to see the paranormal as more than mere mystery, but as a mirror reflecting our own fears, hopes, and the unresolved chapters of our past.

Part memoir, part supernatural exploration, this book is a compelling guide for seekers of the unknown, skeptics looking for answers, and anyone who has ever felt a chill in the air and wondered: What if something is truly there?

Step beyond the veil and embrace the unknown—you may just find the light within the darkness.

Bio

Gail Gamble

Gail Gamble first became interested in the paranormal as a child in Joplin, Missouri when her parents took her to visit the “Spook Light”. Since then she and her brothers would visit cemeteries rumored to be haunted. She found a new paranormal partner in Cara Cilento and together they run Nine Lives Paranormal. Always the healthy skeptic, she constantly seeks why but admits sometimes the knocks and creaks are not the pipes! She works closely with equipment developers in Italy hoping to bring international knowledge of the paranormal to the United States. Gail can be seen on Haunt TV, In Search of Hauntings and has authored Out of Darkness, Into the Light as well as The Pen and the Planchette.

Bio

Cara Cilento

Cara Cilento is a paranormal researcher, investigator, and author. She is part of a team of exorcists and is the co-owner of the Nine Lives Paranormal. Cara has been featured on Haunt TV, In Search of Hauntings and countless podcasts. Her books include Out of the Darkness, Into the Light and, The Pen and the Planchette.

https://www.ninelivesparanormal.com/

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