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Phase I: Foundations of Connection

Awakening Awareness & Building a Strong Foundation
​12-Weeks LIVE ONLINE 

Begins Thursday July 16th, 2026  |  6:30pm Eastern

Phase I of the Evidential Mediumship Unfoldment Series is where the journey begins - or where it begins again with greater depth, awareness, and intention. Rather than striving to become something new, this phase invites you to recognize and better understand what may already be present within you.

For some, the first step toward mediumship begins with a quiet inner knowing—an awareness that life may be larger than what we can see with our physical eyes, and a curiosity about the possibility that meaningful connection between worlds exists. For others, this phase offers an opportunity to return to the foundations with fresh perspective, deepening understanding, refining awareness, and strengthening trust in the mechanics of authentic connection.

This program provides a grounded and supportive approach to evidential mediumship—one that honors not only your relationship with Spirit, but also the important role of your mind, emotions, and body in how connection is perceived, interpreted, and expressed. Through thoughtful philosophy, guided practice, and self-awareness, you are supported in developing a steadier, more authentic understanding of your own natural way of connecting.

Beginning With a Strong Foundation

Before meaningful communication with the Spirit World can unfold, a clear and balanced foundation must be established.

Throughout this phase, you will learn the essential building blocks of evidential mediumship and begin developing awareness across the four essential aspects of mediumship:  

  • Spirit – Opening to the understanding that life continues and connection is possible
  • Mind – Learning to observe, interpret, and discern subtle impressions clearly
  • Emotions – Developing sensitivity, compassion, and emotional awareness
  • Body – Recognizing how spirit communication is felt, received, and grounded physically
By strengthening these areas together, you begin to create the conditions where authentic mediumship can naturally emerge.
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What You Will Begin to Develop

In Phase I you will be gently guided to:
  • Recognize subtle impressions and early forms of spirit communication
  • Understand the process of blending with the Spirit World
  • Begin sharing simple, meaningful evidence from spirit communicators
  • Strengthen your sensitivity to the presence of Spirit
  • Build confidence in your natural awareness and perception
Mediumship is approached here not as a supernatural ability, but as a natural human sensitivity—one that unfolds through practice, patience, and sincere intention. 

Developing Awareness with Clarity & Integrity

You will also begin to:
  • Understand the difference between psychic perception and true spirit communication
  • Develop clearer communication with evidence and intention
  • Cultivate discernment, trust, and mental focus 
  • Build emotional steadiness, empathy and compassion 
  • Strengthen your ability to stay grounded and present 
  • Be introduced to the philosophies that integrate and support the foundations of authentic mediumship
All while deepening your relationship with the Spirit World in a way that feels natural, safe, and authentic.

A Supportive Learning Environment

Everyone enters this journey from their own unique place of experience—and Phase I honors that.
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Some students arrive with little or no previous experience, while others come with existing intuitive or mediumistic awareness they wish to better understand, strengthen, or deepen. Still others may already have years of study or practice and feel called to revisit the foundations in a more embodied and meaningful way.

​This program honors those differences by creating a welcoming and supportive environment where curiosity, exploration, personal growth, and authentic development are encouraged—free from pressure to compare, perform, or keep pace with others.
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Wherever you are in your journey, you will be supported through:
  • Clear and grounded teaching of foundational principles
  • Guided exercises to strengthen awareness, sensitivity, and trust in your natural way of working
  • Practical opportunities to explore connection and practice with others in a supportive setting
  • Meaningful conversations around ethics, responsibility, discernment, and compassionate service
  • A deeper understanding of how the mind, emotions, and body influence communication with Spirit

The focus is not on perfection, but on growth—allowing your sensitivity, confidence, and connection with the Spirit World to unfold naturally, authentically, and at a pace that honors your own process.
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A Journey of Personal Discovery

Learning mediumship is not only about developing a skill - it is also a journey inward.

As your awareness of Spirit deepens, so too does your awareness of yourself. Through this unfolding, you begin to recognize that mediumship is not something that happens to you, but something you learn to work with consciously, responsibly, and with intention.
  • Your Mind becomes more observant, focused, and discerning
  • Your Emotions become more compassionate, balanced & attuned
  • Your Body becomes more sensitive, grounded, and responsive to subtle awareness
  • Your connection with Spirit becomes more recognizable, meaningful, and real
  • You begin to understand your role in the process - learning that you are always in control, and developing a deeper sense of responsibility, discernment, and partnership in your communication with Spirit. 
 
Through this process, you begin to trust your own natural language of perception—allowing your abilities to unfold with greater authenticity, confidence, and trust in yourself.

Stepping onto the Path

This program is an invitation to explore evidential mediumship in a way that is grounded, spiritually-centered, ethical, and deeply authentic—honoring both your connection with Spirit and your own personal journey of growth and self-discovery.

You are not asked to become something extraordinary.
Rather, you are invited to recognize what may already be present within you—and to nurture that connection with care, trust, and intention.
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Mediumship often begins with curiosity and quiet inner awareness. It deepens through reflection, experience, and practice. And over time, it flourishes through sincerity of heart, spiritual understanding, and a genuine desire to serve with compassion and integrity.
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Who Is Phase I For?

Phase I is suitable for students of all skill levels ~ from novice to advanced working Mediums
​Maybe you're just beginning your exploration into the world of Mediumship and are unsure of your spiritual path of service to others or even your level of commitment to the effort. 

Perhaps you are an advanced student or a working Practitioner already and are looking to expand your depth of understanding of this important work. 

No matter what your level of experience, this  program will help you to discern your highest and best endeavors going forward and I am excited to inspire the young and the old, the new and the seasoned professional, to see the wealth of possibilities and the miraculous opportunities for enriching your life and the life of others. 
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Phase I:  Foundations of Connection

12-Weeks Starting July 16th, 2026
6:30pm Eastern  |  Classes are 90 min. to 2 hours
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Part 1:  July 16th   
Part 2:  July 23rd
Part 3:  July 30th
Part 4:  August 6th
Part 5:  August 13th
Part 6:  August 20th
Part 7:  August 27th
Part 8:  September 3rd
Part 9:  September 10th
Part 10:  September 17th
Part 11:  September 24th
Part 12:  October 1st

​Note:  Dates are subject to change​

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    • Spiritual Advisements & Discernments
    • Telephone & Zoom Readings
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    • LIVE COURSES >
      • Evidential Mediumship Unfoldment Series >
        • Tuition & Enrollment
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        • Foundations Practice Circles
        • Refinement Practice Circles
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      • Always Near
      • Embarking on the Road Less Traveled
      • Sensing Truth
      • The Ministry of Mediumship
      • Orienting the Mind for Spiritual Growth
      • Prayer and Meditation
      • Committing to your Mediumship
      • Confident Medium
      • The Flow of Mediumship
      • No Fishing
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