Founded in 1882, The SPR was the first society to conduct organised scholarly research into human experiences that challenge contemporary scientific models.

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4 Mar 2010 - 6:35pm
Jack Hunter runs a very active blog on Investigating Discarnate Intelligence. He will be discussing anthropological approaches to the study and investigation of the paranormal and the benefits of such approaches. He is a recent graduate in anthropology from Bristol University.
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Appeal for people with unusal experiences

Two trainee clinical psychologists are interested in speaking to people who have unusual experiences or spiritual or mystical experiences. Their project forms part of their training as clinical psychologists at King’s College London. This report describes the project and gives information for participants. read more >>

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PA membership discount for SPR members

In recognition of the shared goals and close ties between the Society for Psychical Research (SPR) and the Parapsychological Association (PA), as embodied in the joint conference held in Winchester, England in 2008, we would like to offer SPR members the opportunity to join the PA at a discounted rate. read more >>

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The Ghost Hunter’s Survival Guide: Protection Techniques for Encounters with The Paranormal, by Michelle Belanger

From the publisher’s website: Chasing the unseen has become a popular pastime but most ghost hunters are unaware of the very real harm that can be done by malevolent human spirits, non-human entities, and a host of astral parasites. This guide from medium and paranormal investigator Michelle Belanger features proven protection techniques – and for the sceptics out there, highlights how the methods also work on a psychological level. You'll get straightforward instruction on arming yourself with an array of essential techniques. Woven through each chapter is a true account of a ghost investigation conducted by Belanger, which provides a framework for understanding when to use these potent defence strategies.

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Llewellyn, October 2009. ISBN: 073871870X ISBN-13: 9780738718705