Michael Newton, PhD, held a doctorate in Counseling Psychology, was a certified Master Hypnotherapist, and was a member of the American Counseling Association. He was also on the faculty of higher educational institutions as a teacher while active in private practice in Los Angeles. Over many years, Dr. Newton developed his own intensive age regression techniques in order to effectively take hypnosis subjects beyond their past life memories to a more meaningful soul experience between lives. He is considered to be a pioneer in uncovering the mysteries about life after death through the use of spiritual hypnotic regression. He trained other advanced hypnotherapists in his techniques.Dr. Newton is the author of three best-selling books, Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives, Destiny of Souls: New Case Studies of Life Between Lives, and Life Between Lives: Hypnotherapy for Spiritual Regression. Dr. Newton has an international reputation as a spiritual regressionist who mapped out much of our life between lives experience. He appeared on numerous national radio and TV talk shows to explain our immortal life in the spirit world.For information about Life between lives Hypnotherapy (LBL) and how to arrange an LBL session please contact The Newton Institute for Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy at http://www.newtoninstitute.org

"Journey of Souls and Destiny of Souls are two of the most fascinating books I have ever read."—Academy Award-Winning Actress and Author Shirley MacLaine"A rich volume, chock-full of interviews and fascinating first-person narratives."—Publishers Weekly"Newton's offering is among the handful that deserve to be called not just books of the year but germinal, true culture changers."—The Monthly Aspectarian"A rich exploration of soul activity and parallel reality—fascinating stuff! Metaphysical research at its most excellent."—NAPRA ReView

• ContentsIntroduction . . . 11: The Spirit World . . . 52: Death, Grief, and Comfort . . . 15Therapeutic Techniques of Souls, 17Ways Spirits Connect with the Living, 20Emotional Recovery of Souls and Survivors, 44Reuniting with Those We Love, 493: Earthly Spirits . . . 53Astral Planes, 53Nature Spirits, 55Ghosts, 56Souls in Seclusion, 65Discarnates Who Visit Earth, 70Demons or Devas, 744: Spiritual Energy Restoration . . . 85Soul Energy, 85Standard Treatment at the Gateway, 86Emergency Treatment at the Gateway, 87Recovery Areas for the Less Damaged Soul, 89Regenerating Severely Damaged Souls, 92Souls of Solitude, 103Energy Healing on Earth, 107Soul Division and Reunification, 1145: Soul Group Systems . . . 123Soul Birthing, 123Spiritual Settings, 131Colors of Spirits, 165Sounds and Spiritual Names, 183Soul Study Groups, 1856: The Council of Elders . . . 195Human Fear of Judgment and Punishment, 195The Setting for Soul Evaluation, 198Appearance and Composition of the Council, 205Signs and Symbols, 217The Presence, 234The Chain of Divine Influence, 239Processing Council Meetings, 2417: Community Dynamics . . . 249Soulmates, 249Linkages Between Spiritual and Human Families, 265Reuniting with Souls Who Have Hurt Us, 268Interaction Between Soul Groups, 275Recreational Activities in the Spirit World, 279Four General Types of Souls, 3028: The Advancing Soul . . . 305Graduation, 305Movement to the Intermediate Levels, 308Specializations, 3109: The Ring of Destiny . . . 341The Screening Room of Future Lives, 341Timelines and Body Choices, 346Timemasters, 350Free Will, 355Souls of the Young, 36510: Our Spiritual Path . . . 379Index . . . 387