Live, Expert-Guided Development Series
Build your psychic and mediumship abilities through real-time practice
Real development comes through practice, feedback, and experience—not just learning.
These sessions give you the opportunity to actively work with your abilities in a focused, supportive environment with expert guidance.
Psychic development is open to all levels, including beginners
Mediumship development requires prior training (see details below)
These sessions are designed to support and deepen the teachings from my masterclasses—The Essential Mediumship Program and The Psychic Detective—and my live mediumship trainings. They are also open to others who are ready to actively develop their abilities.
Whether you’re just starting or continuing your path, you’ll be supported at the right level—building psychic skills from the ground up or deepening your mediumship with a solid foundation in place.
How It Works
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Get personalized practices aligned with your level of development
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Practice in breakout rooms with a partner
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Regroup for feedback and Q&A with your mentor
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Small group ( 10-12) for meaningful attention and support
Two Areas of Development
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Psychic Development (Open to beginners)
Develop and strengthen your intuitive abilities in a grounded, supportive way.
You’ll practice:
• Clairvoyance, clairaudience, & clairsentience
• Intuition and energetic awareness
• Structured exercises and partner readingsWho can join:
• Students in any of our masterclasses
• Students in the beginning states
• Anyone interested in developing psychic ability
• Students interested in building a strong foundation for mediumship -
Mediumship Development (Prerequisite Required)
Deepen your connection with spirit through structured, supported practice.
You’ll practice:
• Spirit connection and communication
• Strengthening evidence and blending
• Working with altered states of awarenessWho can join:
• Students of The Essential Mediumship Program
• Students who have trained with me live
• Those with equivalent foundational training (approval required)
What Students Are Saying
Schedule & Format
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Two separate series run on alternating weeks:
Psychic Development Series
Mediumship Development Series
You may register for either series, or both.
Each runs over 8 weeks with sessions every other week (4 sessions total).
Psychic: open to all levels
Mediumship: requires prior training or approved experience
Benefits:
Build consistency and confidence through focused practice
Go deeper in one area without distraction
Establish a strong, reliable foundation
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A single, integrated series combining psychic and mediumship development.
Each session is tailored to your level—work psychically as a beginner or explore mediumship with prior training.
Runs over 8 weeks, with sessions every other week (4 sessions total).
Benefits:
Engage with a range of abilities and experience levels
Build adaptability in real-world conditions
Gain confidence working in a dynamic environment
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Same format as Spring, with two separate series:
Psychic Development Series
Mediumship Development Series
Register for one or both.
Each runs over 8 weeks, with sessions every other week (4 sessions total).
Psychic: open to all levels
Mediumship: requires prior training or approved experience
Benefits:
Maintain momentum and structure in your development
Refine your skills through continued practice
Strengthen accuracy, clarity, and trust
Why Join Our Development Series?
Masterclasses and courses provide the knowledge, but these sessions also offer additional practice and personal feedback. Intuitive and mediumistic abilities aren't just "talents"—they are muscles. To grow, they require consistent repetition, validation, and a safe space to fail and fly. Our live, small-group sessions move you past the theory and into the transformative power of real-world experience.
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Each session is carefully structured to help you practice, receive feedback, and integrate your abilities.
Each Series Includes:
Live, guided development exercises
Individual and group feedback from Karen
Partner and group practice sessions
Space to ask questions and reflect
A supportive, respectful group dynamic
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Practice in Real Time with Expert Guidance
Use your abilities in a live, guided space where learning happens through experience. Receive immediate feedback, address blocks or doubts as they arise, and see your growth reflected in the shared practice of others.
Benefits of guided sessions:
Immediate validation and clear guidance
Work through doubts and energetic blocks in real time
Learn from observing and practicing with others
Build confidence and accelerate skill development
This is where your abilities deepen, and your growth becomes consistent.
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We believe that ESP/Psychic development and mediumship flourish through repetition and reflection. You don’t need to be "perfect" to join us—you just need a willingness to show up and practice/
Development happens in the doing.
Our series are designed to bridge the gap between understanding your abilities and embodying them.
Meet Your Mentor
Dr. Karen Frances McCarthy is an internationally respected teacher, speaker, and spiritual educator with decades of experience guiding students in intuitive and mediumship development.
Her approach is grounded, ethical, and deeply supportive — helping students develop trust in their abilities while maintaining integrity and discernment.
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Karen Frances McCarthy, PhD CSNU, is an award-holding medium, an academic, and a best-selling author who strives to bring a unique perspective to modern mediumship, one that blends the presence and loving kindness of Zen with rigorous evidence-based spiritualist practices and the Celtic mysticism of her upbringing. Her bestselling book Till Death Don’t Us Part has touched the hearts of many, and her public speaking engagements can offer profound insights into spirituality and the transformative power of expanded and eternal consciousness.
As a firm believer in balancing education with experience, Karen studied intensively at the world-renowned Arthur Findlay College in England and holds three Certificates of Recognition in mediumship, spiritual healing, and public speaking from its governing body, the Spiritualist National Union. She also has a diploma in grief and bereavement counselling from the Institute of Counselling in Scotland.
Karen’s doctoral research is a groundbreaking contribution to contemporary literary studies. It explores themes of continued consciousness, new approaches to spirituality, narrative empathy, and new pathways for understanding life's emotional and spiritual dimensions. Her latest book The Re-enchanted Ghost in Contemporary American Fiction (Routledge, 2026).
As a teacher, she is inspired by her father, an Olympic Coach, who taught her to pursue excellence in teaching and help every student be the best they can be. Another key influence is the profound spiritual connection and inspiring teachings of her mentor, the late Glyn Edwards. Today, she teaches at New York University, The Shift Network, the Spiritualist Union International, the Arthur Conan Doyle Centre, the Edgar Cayce Center, and the One Spirit Learning Alliance. Her courses are also available to stream on Humanity’s Team.
Fall Series Registration
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Development Series FAQs
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These sessions are ideal for those who have taken one of my life programs or Masterclasses, but are open to anyone currently interested in development, who would like more practice, structured exercises to deepen their ability, and and an opportunity to ask questions and get feedback.
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These sessions are small groups so you can fully engage, practice, ask questions, receive guidance, and grow your skills with support every step of the way.
For a deeper, more intensive learning experience, our on-demand Masterclasses offer in-depth study at your own pace.
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These sessions focus on hands-on, experiential learning, so they aren’t recorded—this way, you can fully engage in the practice and get the most from the live experience.
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Our safe and supportive community is great for experimenting with practical exercises and having fun unfolding your spiritual power. You'll practice in breakout rooms with only one or two other people, so there is no need for stage fright! Sharing is encouraged but optional
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You can use a phone or computer with either a built-in or plug in camera and mic. Classes are in a simple Zoom room. Just click the link we email you, and you will be taken into the room with the rest of us - like magic!
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Our booking system processes payments through PayPal and Stripe. You can use PayPal credit, or Stripe’s Buy-Now-Pay-Later if it is available in your country, which allows you interest-free repayments over six months.
You can add PayPal credit to your PayPal account. Visit this page to learn more.
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Due to the limited size of these circles, we are unable to offer a scholarship place.
However, we do have a referral program, where you can get credits to use for courses and private sessions by referring friends, who also get a $20 discount.
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Places in live events, classes, and sessions are strictly limited to ensure everyone has an opportunity to practice and get feedback.
Therefore, all bookings are final. Strictly no refunds.
Please read our terms of service (classes & events) before booking.
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Join our free Spirit Space community and listen to workshop recordings, talks, and guided meditations. Check out student testimonials.
You can also take one five-week series and see how it feels—experience the community, join the conversations, and get a sense of how these circles support your growth.
We’d love to welcome you and watch you connect with like-minded people along the way.
Disclaimer: By booking an appointment, you confirm that you have read, understand, and accept our terms of service.