Rescue Mediumship Helps Lost Souls Find Peace

Rescue mediumship work has always held a special place in my heart. From the beginning of my training, I was intrigued by the deeply meaningful work of guiding lost or confused souls toward the light.

I was first introduced to the process during the advanced mediumship classes at my spiritualist church. A few times each year, we gathered in meditation circles led by an incredible reverend. She created a safe and sacred space for spirit communication.

The goal of these sessions was simple yet profound: to help earthbound spirits who were unaware that they had passed on, or who were somehow struggling to transition to the afterlife. These souls, often confused and disoriented, needed a gentle nudge (or sometimes a firm push) to find lasting peace on the other side.

Our rescue circle, usually consisting of about eight people, would sit in silence and attune ourselves to the spirit realm. One by one, spirits would come through and speak through one of us. We would hear their voices in our minds, or sometimes even channel them directly, adopting their accents or mannerisms. The reverend guided the conversation by asking questions to uncover the spirit’s identity and story. Who were they? What had happened? What did they remember?

These encounters were deeply moving and often unforgettable. One of the earliest that I remember was a little boy who came through to me. He was hiding under a bed, unaware that he had died in a house fire. The image was vivid: the end of the bed had collapsed, forming a small triangle of protection. We then called his mother in from the spirit world. Together, we gently persuaded the boy to take his mother’s hand and move into the light.

Another spirit was that of a young mother who was sitting on her kitchen counter, confused by the silence in her home. She didn’t realize that her entire family had died in a car crash. The others had moved on, but she remained, lost in her grief and confusion. With her signature grace and insight, the reverend connected the woman with an elderly family member, and she finally rejoined her husband and children.

Earthbound spirits – essentially individuals who have not fully transitioned to the afterlife – are pervasive, seeking resolution and yearning for guidance towards the light. Like any of us, they are souls in need of assistance ~ Amy Major

Not every case was so easily resolved. I once connected with a soldier dressed in full uniform and carrying a musket who was searching for his regiment. He was stubborn and skeptical, resisting our help. But once again our group leader knew exactly what to do. Instead of calling a family member, the reverend summoned his commanding officer. With a firm order, the spirit saluted and followed his superior into the light without another word.

There were moments of humor, too. For example, a jolly Southern gentleman came through one day. He was slurring his words while seated in a rocking chair with his suspenders stretched taut. He was blissfully unaware that his moonshine still had exploded, taking him with it! His makeshift setup operated without safety standards, so it was destined to explode at some point. It took patience and a good bit of laughter to get him to focus enough to transition.

These stories illustrate just how varied and deeply human these encounters can be. Each spirit, like each person, has their own history, emotional landscape, and reason for remaining tethered to the earthly realm.

What Is Rescue Mediumship?

What exactly is a rescue medium? While the term might conjure images from television dramas or ghost-hunting shows, real rescue mediumship is a sacred, compassionate calling. It involves working with earthbound souls who have not fully transitioned after deathand helping them find their way back home.

Unlike mental or evidential mediumship, which focuses on relaying messages from deceased loved ones, rescue mediumship is more akin to spiritual ‘social work.’ It requires patience and discernment, as well as a clear framework that often includes four essential elements: communication, counseling, clearing, and guidance.

Communication. Using psychic abilities such as clairvoyance (seeing), clairaudience (hearing), and clairsentience (feeling), the rescue medium establishes a connection with the earthbound spirit. This connection helps uncover the lost soul’s identity, emotional state, and the reasons they are still earthbound. These details are vital for building trust and creating a bridge of understanding.

Counseling. Many spirits linger due to unresolved trauma, guilt, fear, or grief. A compassionate medium can offer comfort and reassurance to address these emotional blocks. Sometimes, all a spirit needs is to be heard and validated. Other times, they need help confronting a painful truth.

Correction. Severing unhealthy attachments is sometimes necessary when a spirit’s presence affects the living. Earthbound spirits sometimes attach themselves to places or people, especially if they feel a strong emotional connection or have unresolved issues. While many attachments are benign, others can be disruptive. Rescue mediums gently release these spirits, restoring balance and harmony to everyone involved.

Charting. With the help of spirit guides, angels, deceased loved ones, and ancestors, the rescue medium encourages and guides the spirit to move on by showing them the way or guiding them towards the “exit.” This part of the process often involves visualizing light, raising the spirit’s vibration, and facilitating their transition to the other side.

Ghosts often have some type of unfinished earthly business. They stay here because they want more sensations of the physical world, are perhaps afraid of what awaits them in the afterlife, or most often are just plane nosy ~ James Van Praagh

Why Spirits Stay Earthbound

The reasons a soul remains earthbound are as varied as humanity itself. Some spirits don’t realize they have passed away. Others are held back by fear of judgment, attachment to loved ones, or traumatic experiences surrounding their death. Emotional pain, unfinished business, or simply confusion can also bind a soul to the earthly realm.

Fortunately, no spirit is ever truly alone. Even when they can’t perceive them, spiritual guides and loved ones are always nearby, waiting for the right moment to intervene. A rescue medium acts as a bridge between the spirit and these waiting helpers.

In some cases, spirits attach themselves to people who remind them of loved ones, seeking comfort or closure. While some attachments are benign, others may have negative intentions. Rescue mediums are trained to gently remove these attachments and provide healing for both the spirit and the affected individual.

Residual energy is another phenomenon that is often mistaken for a haunting. These are not spirits, strictly speaking, but rather emotional imprints left behind by intense events. Rescue mediums can clear these energies, helping to restore peace and emotional clarity to the living environment.

Misconceptions & Ethical Practices

It’s important to understand that rescue mediumship does not involve contact with non-human or malevolent entities. That kind of work requires a different set of skills. Rescue mediums also avoid the sensationalism often seen in paranormal investigations. Their focus is always on healing and resolution, not spectacle.

This work is delicate and should only be undertaken by trained, ethical practitioners. The spirit world and the vulnerable souls who reach out for help deserve our utmost respect.

Every rescued spirit, every cleared attachment, and every healed energy brings light not only to the spirit world, but to our own as well. Rescue mediumship reminds us of our interconnectedness, that life does not end with death, and that divine love, grace and compassion knows no boundaries.

A rescue medium’s role is to guide spirits, educate the living, dispel fear, and foster understanding. This sacred work offers closure and peace and reminds us that no one is ever truly lost.