Training
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Please see our full calendar of training workshops, meetings, investigations and events at our Meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/lynchburgparanormal/
Get our Training Outline Flyer HERE
SHPS Training Policy
Our “Think Outside the Box” training program is a comprehensive curriculum that combines the physical mechanics of sound, light and electromagnetics with field research applications regarding paranormal activity. We believe that one must understand what is “normal” in the scope of scientific possibility to conclude what may be “paranormal”. We attempt to understand the “natural” before proclaiming something “supernatural”.
It is SHPS’ intention to be well-trained and prepared for any situation that may arise while on investigation. Due to the nature of paranormal investigations, we often find ourselves in less than ideal weather situations, as well as restrictive or hazardous spaces riddled with obstacles. In contrast to the physical aspect of investigations, we also must be prepared to handle mental, emotional, and spiritual crisis that may arise when confronted with the unknown. Our investigators pride themselves on being realists, skeptics, logical and rational thinkers, capable of handling most any unexpected situation calmly and professionally.
Seven Hills Paranormal Society has implemented the “Think Outside the Box” program required to be completed by all of our potential Investigation Team members in an effort to combat irrational or unreasonable reactions to environmental factors and to encourage critical thinking when faced with the unexplained.
Following is a brief outline of our basic training curriculum required for all I-Team members, though our training is continually updated and expanded on a personal and organizational level.
Investigator Training Outline
I. Basic Orientation
- Liability, Safety, Professionalism
- Case Considerations
- Site Assessment
- Rules of Engagement
- Emergency protocol
II. Psychology and Parapsychology
- Witness credibility
- Neurobiology & Mental illness
- Overview of parapsychology
III. Paranormal Activity
- Types of “hauntings”
- Demonology
- Religion & Spirituality
- Witness vs. Instrumentation
IV. Mechanics of Light
- Mechanics and behavior of light waves
- How we see- anatomy and neurology of sight
- Illumination
- Apparitions
- Cameras and camcorders
- Anomalous Photographs
- Orbs
- Infra-red spectrum
V. Weather and Temperature Fluctuation
- Cold and Warm Spots
- Mists and fogs
- Radiative Heat Loss
- Drafts and Convection
- Humidity
- Barometric Pressure
- Infra-red thermometers
VI. Mechanics of Sound
- Mechanics and behavior of sound waves
- Perception of Sound
- Interference and Beats
- Doppler Effect
- Boundary behavior
- Resonance and Standing Waves
VII. Electronic Voice Phenomenon
- Qualifications for EVP
- Pareidolia- Rorschach Voices
- Possible sources of extraneous voices
- Classification System of EVP
- Atmospheric Conditions
- Message Characteristics
- Methods of obtaining EVP
- Mechanics of Recording
- Methods of Communication
- Infra-sound
VIII. Electromagnetic Fields
- Structure and Dynamics of field energy
- Causes of EMF disturbance
- Induction mechanics
- EMF meters- how they work, what they measure
- ELF’s, health and safety
- EMF and paranormal activity
IX. Geo-physical and other Considerations
- Solar and lunar cycles
- Geomagnetic Fields
- Radiation meters
- Thermal Imaging
- Air Ion Counters
- Barometers
- Doppler
- Dowsing
- White Noise generators
- Frank’s Box
- Copper Shielding
- Ouija Boards- cautionary
SHPS’ training program has been utilized by investigative groups throughout Virginia and will soon be available as a comprehensive package for distance learning, including power point lessons, hands-on activities, educational games, experiments and investigative exercises. In the meantime, please contact us about providing training workshops for your group- each workshop can be tailored to meet your specific interests and needs.
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