ParaStudy - Home of the Minnesota Paranormal Study Group

Parapsychologists who deal with haunting phenomena have the main job of investigation and education. The people who we provide this service for want to know what is occuring and that is our job to find an explaination of comfort for these confused victims of the phenomena. Rarely do we get asked to have the spirit evicted of the location, most people just want an explanation. I have gathered various and basic information on ghosts and my major in parapsychology that I have collect via my many research years.

An excerpt from MNPSG Manual:

MISSION STATEMENT

"Our goal is to collect information that will lead to mankind to a better understanding of alleged ghosts and haunting activity. We are not looking for anything less than real and solid evidence of the existence of manifestations of ghostly phenomena. All research and data must and will be analyzed and research before presented to the general public.

In the process of that goal, we must also aid any individual having problems dealing with and understanding what is going on around them. We hope to do this by discovering the true nature of the situation, if possible, and educating the client and giving them the information to understand and create a livable resolution to the situation at hand.

We maintain an open mind to most theories and methods, as paranormal research is still not an exact science. Hopefully, in the end, we will collect the necessary data and proof needed to bring the nature of this phenomenon to the realization of mankind and to help create an understanding and solution to the manifesting level of the paranormal."

Ghostly Truths

Ghosts can...
....hurt you. (rare but possible!)
....move at the speed of light.
....mess with equipment.
....speak to you.
....follow you home.

80% of all ghosts are harmless to humans.

85% of all recorded ghosts are said to occur when witness is laying down.

Steps for Investigation

1. Learn the History Of Your Location Site
- Locale
- History of the House
- Note Impression of site (feelings of visitors)
- Past Owners
2. Get Permission from Owners/Caretakers
3. Inform Police
4. Interview Eyewitnesses
5. Walk the Location in the day
6. Prep Equipment
7. Inform Team Members of History and gather Info
8. Investigate with Tools
- Prayer of safety
- Break into groups of more than 2.
- Record data
- Gather together again
- Safety Prayer and ask spirits to remain at location.
9. Gather results
10. Report to the owners/caretakers of findings.
-Information may be released to public if permission is given.

Tools of the Trade (basics)

- 35 mm 400 Speed Camera
- Tape Recorder
- Thermal Recording Device
- Electromagnetic Field Detector
- Extra Batteries and Film
- First Aid Kit
- Notebook with Pen or Pencil
- Watch
- Flashlight

BASIC RULES FOR INVESTIGATIONS

1. Be Respectful of location, owners, witnesses, and spirits.
2. Dress Appropriate.
3. Be on time.
4. Carry ID with you at all times.
5. No littering.
6. No obscene or foul language.
7. No pranks.
8. No drinking or smoking, or use of illegal substances.
9. No handling of objects without owner's permission.
10. No weapons.
11. Always look for logical and reasonable explaination.
12. Check Equipment before your investigation.
13. Do not wear perfume or cologne.
14. Walk the location in the daylight and make maps possibly.
15. Always stay with your designated partner.
16. Never release any information until it has been throughly analyzed.