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Our Mission
Seven Hills Paranormal Society, (SHPS), is an investigative group dedicated to the research of anomalous experience through scientific means. Our purpose is to provide reasonable and rational explanation or hypothesis for paranormal activity through multi-media observation and recording techniques. In cases where such evidence cannot provide a satisfactory conclusion, our goal is to refer clients to agents more suited to their individual needs.
About Us
Seven Hills Paranormal Society (SHPS) was founded in 2006 as a paranormal research group serving Lynchburg, Southside and Southwest VA, as well as eastern parts of West Virginia and Tennessee.
Since our inception, our members have investigated claims of paranormal activity throughout the US, and have been proactive in establishing experimental investigative techniques in the research of revolutionary paranormal theories. SHPS is a proud founding member of the National Paranormal Coalition (www.npcoalition.com), and is involved with several paranormal and metaphysical conferences, seminars and workshops throughout the state of VA.
Our membership is an eclectic group of truth-seekers with widely varied cultures and backgrounds; electricians, carpenters, musicians, teachers, ministers, etc. It is this broad spectrum of interest, education, and personal belief systems that encourages SHPS to grow and expand our own awareness of and hypothesis for the “unexplained”.
Our Ideaology:
SHPS approaches each case as a unique set of challenges. We are sensitive to our clients’ emotional and spiritual needs, and we work to ensure these needs are met in the most constructive manner possible.
We understand that coming to terms with the notion that there may be a force beyond our own belief systems is a very difficult step for many people. Discretion and professionalism are our utmost concern, and case details remain confidential unless authorized by our clients to share publicly.
SHPS considers only tangible and measurable anomaly when presenting “evidence” of paranormal activity. Though we do not automatically discount personal experiences, they are not used as basis for consideration of paranormal activity. SHPS’ membership consists of varied personal belief systems, but all our investigators recognize the importance of standardized protocol while on vigil. Mediums, sensitives and intuitives are welcome within SHPS membership, but such persons are expected to follow the scientifically-based protocols set forward by SHPS. ‘Evidence” based on intuition or claimed personal experience, though it may be archived, is generally not presented in SHPS’ case studies.
Our Services:
Our services include historical and genealogical research regarding cases, investigations, paranormal counseling and educational workshops and seminars. We may also offer referral services outside of SHPS for cleansings and house blessings as requested.
We do not charge for our services, though donations are accepted to help with travel and admin costs. All of our members volunteer their time, and our members maintain sole ownership of their personal research equipment. SHPS reserves rights to audio and visual evidence gathered on investigations, and maintains a library of our findings for organizational use only. Findings are not made public by SHPS except by express permission of our clients.
Investigations
Before joining our investigation team, SHPS members are required to have completed an intensive training program incorporating psychology and parapsychology, the mechanics of sound and light, fundamentals of the electromagnetic field, and the use of instrumentation specific to the field research of paranormal activity.
SHPS typically conducts field investigations and training/discussion groups monthly. Public forums are conducted quarterly to reveal and discuss our findings. Meetings are open to anyone of interest, but investigations are limited to the trained investigation team with the possibility of occasional open spaces for new members on an approved and trial basis.
SHPS Administration reserves the right to approve or deny attendance of any member or non-member solely at our discretion. Completion of our training program and attendance at a specific investigation does not necessarily imply approval on all future investigations. Attendance on each case will be determined on an individual basis.
There are three considerations for attendance at field investigations (for both I-team and non- I-team members):
1) Members must have attended at least three regular meetings and completed the basic training program prior to being considered for attendance at a field investigation (for instructional and liability purposes)
2) Members must have on file a signed waiver of liability and hold harmless agreement acknowledging SHPS is not responsible for personal injury, nor do we accept responsibility of a member’s welfare or personal actions while on investigation.
3) Members must attend at least one of two regular meetings immediately preceding field investigation and be current on monthly dues.
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