Consulting the Sages
July 16, 2026 Steve F. Bain, Kristopher K. Garza
A growing number of clients report paranormal or anomalous experiences such as apparitions, near-death experiences, telepathic communication, precognitive dreams, and unexplained synchronicities. Rather than pathologizing these experiences, the chapter argues that mental health professionals should respond with openness, cultural humility, and clinical competence. It examines the significance of counseling these clients and the responsibility of clinicians to adopt informed, ethically sound practices.