IMI does not discriminate on the basis of gender, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation or any other criterion, but please be aware that many factors are involved in the decision to accept new students into the International Mediumship Institute, including the energetic dynamics of the existing class groups, the applicant’s experience with meditation, his/her aptitude for intense inner work, his/her temperament, whether he/she is currently working on emotional or physical healing, etc.

Applicants who are in counseling, psychotherapy or and/or in recovery from addictions are strongly encouraged to inform their therapist, sponsor, and/or other health professionals of their plans to work on development of psychic, intuitive and mediumistic abilities, as they can be intense “triggers” at times. Although Dr. Thibodeau is a nationally certified counselor with trauma, grief/bereavement and other relevant experience, she is not in a position to offer psychotherapeutic services, diagnoses, interventions or treatment in or out of class. If in her judgment, she feels you are not suited to begin or continue classes because the process is causing/may cause you emotional distress, you will be advised (in confidence). You will receive a prorated refund of any tuition paid and no administrative fees will be deducted.

Your Responsibility as an IMI Student

Your promptness matters as an intuition/mediumship development circle works best when there is a consistent group of people working together to build a cooperative, expansive energy. Arriving late affects this process. Please respect your commitment to your development process, and that of your student colleagues, by arriving a few minutes early whenever possible so that classes may begin on time.

We kindly ask that you bring your “best self” to class, although we begin with a period of meditation to help achieve that state of consciousness. We also ask that you shut off your cell phone during classes, and avoid the use of strong perfumes or colognes prior to class, as many are sensitive to fragrances.

Class Location

Closed classes, for registered students only, are held at Dr. Lauren Thibodeau’s office, 481 8th Ave. at W. 34th St., on a commercial office floor inside the Hotel New Yorker Ramada, which is just across from Penn Station; you will be sent further location details before the first class. 

IMI Mediumship Demonstrations

The Institute’s mediumship demonstrations are open-to-the-public events, and generally are held at The META Center NYC, 214 W. 29th St., 16th Fl. (between 7th & 8th) on specific Wednesdays (see schedule add link to new page here below for exact dates). For these events only, classes from different nights/sections are combined. All students from all sections are encouraged, but not required, to participate in these demonstrations, and are always welcome to bring a guest. Additional guests are welcome on a space-available basis; a $40 admission fee, payable in advance, is required for additional guests. 

Refund Policy

IMI does not offer refunds for missed classes. Should you register for a class section and then decide to cancel your participation, there is a $30 processing fee. This fee is waived if you leave the funds on account for a future class section; please note that you will be placed at the bottom of the waiting list if we must process a refund.

Weather Cancellation Policy

A Special Request

The teachings presented by Dr. Lauren Thibodeau are uniquely hers and as such are protected by copyright. Many of her theories and techniques, which form a cohesive, modern, practical approach to mediumship, are found in her books, articles and other writing and media. A professor of transpersonal studies independent researcher, her work is inclusive of aspects of transpersonal psychology, humanistic psychology, Buddhism, Taoism, Spiritualism, Spiritism, shamanism, the Kabbalah, Edgar Cayce, William James, Carl Jung, the perennial philosophy, and more. Her work also reflects her broad understanding of historical American and British spiritualist approaches to mediumship as well as her extensive training as a psychotherapeutic counselor. Please do not appropriate any aspect her work, written or spoken, and/or use it without permission and proper attribution. Thank you for your understanding.

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