College of DuPage (click on to be taken to COD Site) 25 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 942-2800 Ghosts and Spirit Entities (2 Weeks - 2 Hours Class) How are spirits understood globally? What type of entities are out there that we may come across? How does one deal with certain entities? Learn about the different types of haunting and phenomena, and develop a new perspective about the importance of understanding what culture in dealing with those we consider paranormal. Various kinds of entities, their behaviors, capabilities, and interactions with us will be explained. By examining psychological, physical, and spiritual aspects, determine the best way to handle experiences. Real-life paranormal investigations will be discussed. Instructor: Mary Marshall
History of the Paranormal (2 Weeks - 2 Hours Class) Examine the origins of paranormal investigation, starting with the spiritualist movement at the turn of last century and the Society of Physical Research. Explore the people behind the most popular past and current theories, and the equipment that have been used or is in current use within the paranormal field. Instructor: Mary Marshall
Paranormal Entanglement Class (2 Weeks - 2 Hours Class) Learn the fundamentals and reasoning behind causes of paranormal activity and scientific theories as it relates to the paranormal. Discover how different scientific fields and facts are incorporated into the process of observing and documenting the paranormal, and in making correlations. Learn why the use of the scientific method in your investigative practices is important.
Introduction to Parapsychology (4 Weeks - 2 Hours Class) Have you wondered what parapsychology is about? Join me for a multidisciplinary approach to the study of mental phenomena which are excluded from orthodox scientific psychology. Topics include an overview of PSI; extrasensory perception, telekinesis, psychokinesis, clairvoyance, NDE, remote viewing, poltergeist, etc. Learn the historical overview of parapsychology. Acquire knowledge of how the brain works in response to energy and outside forces, and how it’s very fallible. Develop and understanding of power of your mind, body, energy, and capabilities, including healing and manifestation. We will explore how crystals, stones, sage, and other “treatments” are used. Real world cases and experiences presented.
Paranormal Investigation (4 Weeks - 2 Hours Class) Learn the fundamentals and reasoning behind how paranormal activity is and should be investigated. One must understand what may be normal to determine if it is paranormal. You will analyze common investigation practices and techniques. Learn how to incorporate different scientific fields and facts into the process of examining the paranormal. Learn why the use of the of scientific method in your investigative practices is important and in lieu of that, how empirical evidence holds answers. You will come to understand procedures, proper setup, and use of equipment and software, the evidence review process, and potential pitfalls. You will learn about what, or who, you may come across while investigating and how to best handle it.