Receive a Certificate of Completion upon satisfaction of all program requirements
Begin a life-changing spiritual journey, building your capacity to serve as a conduit for accurate communication with the spirit world.
Build a strong foundation for becoming an effective evidential medium who compassionately serves those on both sides of the veil — while gaining personal, professional, and metaphysical wisdom and skills that continue to blossom over time.
Open to Participants by Application Only
Quality mediumship brings profound healing to both worlds.
— Mavis Pittilla
Do you long to maximize your potential to do good and create profound change in the lives of others?
Do you have intuitive gifts that are yet to be fully refined and realized?
Would you like to reunite the two sides of the veil in love and healing?
Imagine how wonderful it would be to help the bereaved, the lost, and the lonely understand that they are not alone — and that life continues after death.
For those who feel called, becoming a medium who skillfully blends and establishes direct communication with departed loved ones and wise guides is a profound, deeply fulfilling spiritual mission and life purpose.
While you may eventually make a living as a medium, the joy of creating such transformative and liberating experiences — bridging the physical and spiritual worlds and experiencing the profound connections that result — is a reward in itself.
As long as some people carry the burdens of grief, resentment, and unresolved emotions in connection with their departed loved ones, it can be challenging for them to live their best lives.
Yet, through a trusted, evidence-based medium who’s dedicated to serving both the spirit world and the living, a secure and credible connection with loved ones on the Other Side can be established — and miracles of healing become possible.
Through these life-changing conversations, a potent mediumship reading serves as a spiritual initiation that can instantaneously shift someone’s perspective of reality.
As loved ones reconnect, old grudges may begin to dissipate, past traumas release, and unhelpful stories fade. A single reading filled with incontrovertible evidence has the power to dissolve a lifetime of doubt and skepticism.
Accurate information from the spirit world through the medium has the power to shift worldviews, cause defenses to crumble, and profoundly transform lives.
As you develop your skills in serving as a bridge to the Other Side, you gain the ability to dissolve deep-seated doubts and long-held skepticism... and to help others open to a more loving, trusting, and spiritual relationship with the Universe.
You become an agent of deep change, contributing to the evolution in our culture as a whole, while providing personal liberation for individuals. This work and service to others is intimate, empowering, and profoundly beautiful — as any professional medium will attest.
It’s also about healing, understanding, and illuminating the path for others who seek answers.
The Evidential Mediumship Academy — Essentials Training is designed for those who aspire to carry this legacy forward and are ready to take this profound step.
The Evidential Mediumship Academy — Essentials Training offers a roadmap to mediumship mastery based on the wisdom, philosophy, methods, and techniques of Mavis Pittilla, the iconic British medium known as the Grande Dame of Mediumship, and one of the world’s great mediumship teachers, before she passed in 2022.
Along with her wife and business partner Jean Else — Director and Chief Executive of the Mavis Pittilla-Authorized Teacher Training Program, and a lifelong educator — Mavis developed a rigorous and robust online training program to guide students through their personal, spiritual, and professional development in mediumship.
The Shift Network is now offering this comprehensive training program, guided by Jean Else and Suzanne Giesemann, Shift’s lead mediumship faculty who was trained and mentored by Mavis. They will be joined by Mavis Pittilla-Authorized Teachers for a robust and unique learning experience.
Mavis Pittilla was a luminary in the world of spiritualism and mediumship and left an indelible mark on the field of spiritual communication.
Born in the UK, she found herself grappling with a life-threatening condition and was given only months to live at the age of 27. During this uncertain time, the spirit world revealed itself to her.
A man appeared in her living room urging her to “go find a healer,” his message as enigmatic as his presence. The encounter was so vivid and undeniably real that Mavis questioned her sanity.
It was an experience that would’ve shaken anyone to their core. Yet, for Mavis, the encounter opened a door for her — one she couldn’t close, even if she had wanted to.
It was as if the trauma of her diagnosis had punched a hole in the fabric of her reality, creating a portal to the spirit world. The spirit world then became her ever-present reality.
In retrospect, it’s clear this profound disruption in Mavis’ life was a catalyst. It marked the start of her transformative journey — one that led her to healing herself, and to her lifelong mission of serving as a bridge between the physical world and the spirit realm.
She went on to provide countless sittings, group sessions, lectures, and classes. Perhaps one of her most significant contributions was at the esteemed Arthur Findlay College, where she served as senior tutor and a beacon of light for many years.
Alongside Jean, Mavis dedicated the rest of her life to training many new mediums. Their shared vision was to guide students to become the “whole medium,” as opposed to teaching them only the mechanics of mediumship.
Each student’s unique life experiences, external influences, and physical and spiritual natures were taken into account as they were individually mentored.
Mavis and Jean’s deep understanding of the soul and their commitment to evidential mediumship is what made this training so successful for so many students.
Now, Mavis continues her work from the Other Side, sharing the best of her knowledge about both sides of the veil. In a groundbreaking year-long training in partnership with The Shift Network, Mavis’ wisdom is being offered to a whole new generation.
The Essentials Training offers a comprehensive learning journey inspired by the teachings of Mavis Pittilla, one of the most experienced and iconic mediums of the last 50 years.
Mavis believed that to excel in mediumship, practitioners must deeply understand themselves, their souls, and their connections to the Universe. This self-awareness, combined with practical skills, leads to the highest quality of spirit communication and healing.
The year-long Essentials Training offers a strong foundation on which to build your mediumship skills. For those wishing to undertake even more rigorous mediumship training to enhance their skill set and become a more confident medium, we offer an additional program designed to deepen self-inquiry, hone intuitive skills, and expand your mediumship abilities even further:
Skill-Building
This intermediate program focuses on enhancing your mediumship skills, providing advanced techniques to elevate your practice as you dive deeper into self-inquiry and refine your intuitive abilities.
The Evidential Mediumship Academy — Essentials Training builds on Mavis’ foundational work and embodies all the qualities that made Mavis the exceptional medium and teacher she was. It’s infused with her wisdom, her approach to teaching, and her dedication to serving both the physical world and the spirit realm.
This unique training program is a rare opportunity to study Mavis’ methods and legendary evidence-based mediumship framework in depth.
This year-long program is structured like academic quarters. There are three learning cycles (Parts I, II, and III) consisting of unit-specific classes and mentorship circles, with each cycle spanning three months. After the conclusion of Parts I and II, each student will participate for one month in a concentrated practicum on the learning cycle just completed.
After the conclusion of Part III, each student will write an essay that captures their personal reflections on their transformational journey through the program.
Upon successful completion of the year-long program, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion affirming that you’ve become proficient in the science, theory, and practical applications covered in the first level of Mavis Pittilla’s “whole mediumship” teachings.
Mentorship Circles, a distinctive feature of this mediumship program, are designed to deepen and strengthen your practices through frequent and supportive interactions with both peers and teachers. With student-teacher ratios of no more than 15:1, instructors will encourage and mentor you on using proper language and honoring your craft in your sittings while providing you with pastoral care. They will support you in developing a profound connection with the spirit world and offer practical guidance you can immediately incorporate into your mediumship work. The program also fosters a highly personalized collaboration among peers, who engage in mediumship readings with one another to help implement the evidential mediumship tools you’re learning.
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Weekly class sessions are held Tuesdays at 9:00am Pacific/5:00pm UK.
Three 90-Minute Theory Class Sessions Per Month With Jean Else (27 Total)
Tuesdays at 9:00am Pacific/5:00pm UK
Jean teaches three class sessions per month, with classes meeting every week of each of the three learning cycles (Parts I, II, and III) to cover the corresponding units. Suzanne teaches one class session per month (see below). Studying the science and theory of evidential mediumship provides a solid foundation and understanding of how to connect with the spirit world and practice mediumship ethically, while illuminating the profound impact it can have on our lives. Each 90-minute class session includes time for live Q&A with the instructor.
One 90-Minute Masterclass Per Month With Suzanne Giesemann (9 Total)
Tuesdays at 9:00am Pacific/5:00pm UK
During each month that classes are held, one of your weekly sessions will be with world-renowned medium Suzanne Giesemann. This is a unique opportunity to be mentored by Suzanne and learn more specifics about her tested and verified evidence-based approach to mediumship — the process of discovering details only the sitter could know during readings. She will offer her expert guidance, share her reflections and insights about your monthly teachings, and close each of your nine sessions with live Q&A.
Four 90-Minute Mentorship Circles Per Month With an Assigned Mavis Pittilla-Authorized Teacher (36 Total)
Mentorship Circles, which meet each week that you have class sessions, include Q&A with Mavis Pittilla-Authorized Teachers. Circles will be scheduled for a wide range of days and times to accommodate varying time zones, levels of experience, and availability.
Video Recordings of Class Sessions
Digital video recordings will be available for you to stream in high-quality format of each live class session. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can watch anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Video Recordings of Mentorship Circle Sessions
Each Mentorship Circle session will be recorded and distributed to individual circle members only — providing a safe container and maintaining confidentiality. You'll be able to review your progress based on feedback from your mentor and watch your growth and development over time. Witnessing your own practice and presentation is an invaluable part of your mediumship journey.
Audio Recordings of Class Sessions
Audio recordings will be available for you to stream in high-quality MP3 format of each live class session. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can listen anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Transcripts of Class Sessions
In addition to the high-quality videos and MP3 audios, you’ll also receive the entire session transcription of each live class session. You can then review, print, and highlight the insights and practices you found most impactful.
Online Community
Our exclusive online community is the perfect place to continue your discovery process. Here, you can continue the discussion about your program materials and interact with your fellow participants to take your exploration to an even deeper level.
During this 12-month training program, you’ll be immersed in theory, practice, and mentorship. Your highly qualified teachers will share skills, techniques, and wisdom you can use to deepen your self-development and mediumship skills as you learn how to serve the world with your mediumship practice.
Jean Else, MA Chief Executive & Director of the Mavis Pittilla-Authorized Teacher Training Program
Suzanne Giesemann Mystic, Medium & Author
Marie BeloteSpiritual Medium, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Kristina Nez BegaySpiritual Medium, Wisconsin
Courtney BrittSpiritual Medium, Suffern, New York
Cathy BurgessSpiritual Medium, Richmond, Virginia
Kelly ClairSpiritual Medium, Orlando, Florida
Orla FalveySpiritual Medium, Ireland
Kathleen Farris Spiritual Medium & Minister, Massachusetts
Karen G.Spiritual Medium, Boston, Massachusetts
Joanne HoldenSpiritual Medium, Liverpool, England
Eric LaymanSpiritual Medium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Tatjana Radovanovic KüchlerSpiritual Medium, Switzerland
Kelly Vicario Spiritual Medium & Author, New Jersey
This program is changing my life in ways I didn’t imagine. If there is life after death, which seems possible since I’m getting info that strangers are recognizing, then everything I’ve learned up to this point about consciousness has to be reconsidered! The moral and ethical parts of the teaching are HUGE, and the all-around knowledge is helping me answer questions from people about mediumship.
The Shift Network, along with Jean and her team of teachers, has provided a high-quality course. I’m not only learning a lot, but also connecting with others who love mediumship!
I love the class and have enjoyed each section. I want to be the best medium possible to connect with spirit, and I feel I am accomplishing that at the moment. I can now read with my eyes open! So exciting!
I feel as if I have learned so much and it’s hard to really identify it in words, but I feel more aware and am gaining confidence with each class. I am so grateful that this program exists. Having access to Mavis’ teachings and wisdom is beyond wonderful! Very inspiring. The thing I love the most about [this program] is that it touches upon the qualities of the soul and it brings mediumship to a level that I was not aware existed.
I’m really enjoying this program and look forward to the second year as well! I’m in a flow and benefiting greatly from the materials, videos, and guided meditations by Mavis. I know with complete certainty that this program is enabling me to go to the next levels of mediumship. In fact, it’s the training that I was looking for! Thank you, Mavis, Jean, Suzanne, Joanne, and all the other mentors so much for offering this program. We are all truly blessed!
I think it is an amazing program for so many reasons. Having access to amazing mentors and listening to their experience, provided a framework for achieving connection and understanding of who we are, which is invaluable. Regardless of any certificate, the growth and understanding of our abilities, and to have a procedure to allow our connection that benefits both us and the spirit world, is amazing. I am so grateful.
Weekly class sessions are held Tuesdays at 9:00am Pacific/5:00pm UK.
For your weekly Mentorship Circle, you’ll be offered a variety of days and times from which to choose.
For more information, click here.
Click each unit title below to expand the details
In this unit, you’ll explore:
One of your four sessions in this unit will be a masterclass featuring Q&A with Suzanne Giesemann. You’ll also have weekly Mentorship Circle sessions.
In this unit, you’ll:
One of your four sessions in this unit will be a masterclass featuring Q&A with Suzanne Giesemann. You’ll also have weekly Mentorship Circle sessions.
In this unit, you’ll:
One of your four sessions in this unit will be a masterclass featuring Q&A with Suzanne Giesemann. You’ll also have weekly Mentorship Circle sessions.
In your Part I Practicum, you’ll begin conducting psychic readings, furthering your growth and development as a medium. You’ll also participate in practice sessions with other students from another circle, each offering a unique opportunity to expand your experiences and strengthen your skills. After each reading, you’ll fill out a feedback form to reflect back to the reader how accurate the data was that they picked up.
In this unit, you’ll:
One of your four sessions in this unit will be a masterclass featuring Q&A with Suzanne Giesemann. You’ll also have weekly Mentorship Circle sessions.
In this unit, you’ll:
One of your four sessions in this unit will be a masterclass featuring Q&A with Suzanne Giesemann. You’ll also have weekly Mentorship Circle sessions.
In this unit, you’ll:
One of your four sessions in this unit will be a masterclass featuring Q&A with Suzanne Giesemann. You’ll also have weekly Mentorship Circle sessions.
In your Part I Practicum, you’ll begin conducting psychic readings, furthering your growth and development as a medium. You’ll also participate in practice sessions with other students from another circle, each offering a unique opportunity to expand your experiences and strengthen your skills. After each reading, you’ll fill out a feedback form to reflect back to the reader how accurate the data was that they picked up.
In this unit, you’ll:
One of your four sessions in this unit will be a masterclass featuring Q&A with Suzanne Giesemann. You’ll also have weekly Mentorship Circle sessions.
In this unit, you’ll:
One of your four sessions in this unit will be a masterclass featuring Q&A with Suzanne Giesemann. You’ll also have weekly Mentorship Circle sessions.
In this unit, you’ll:
One of your four sessions in this unit will be a masterclass featuring Q&A with Suzanne Giesemann. You’ll also have weekly Mentorship Circle sessions.
During this final part of the program, you’ll write an essay that captures your personal reflections on your transformational journey through the program.
— Lisa Diacik: “What They’re Teaching Is Phenomenal and Sets Us Up to Be Amazing Mediums”
— Jeremy Werner: “I’ve Gone to the Next Level in My Confidence and in the Quality of My Readings”
— Dr. Charleene Nicely: “This Program Has Been Everything I Had Hoped for and More”
— Victoria Crain: “Under Suzanne’s Guidance, My Own Development Has Far Exceeded Anything That I Thought Was Possible”
— Lynette Setzkorn: “Suzanne’s Work Gave Me Hope for the First Time”
— Kelly Hillburn: “Suzanne Is a Great Storyteller and Philosopher”
To ensure a unique and impactful learning experience for each individual, enrollment is limited and is by application only.
THE EVIDENTIAL MEDIUMSHIP ACADEMY — ESSENTIALS TRAINING BEGINS ON JANUARY 7, 2025.
A: The investment is $5,000 USD if paid in full (payment plans available). If you apply now with a payment plan, your first payment will be due upon registration, and subsequent payments will be automatically processed every 30 days until complete. The total payment plan price includes a finance charge. Any applicable discounts will be deducted from the total amount at the time of purchase.
The $100 application processing fee, which is included in your purchase, is non-refundable.
A: A limited number of partial scholarships are available. For more information and to apply for a partial scholarship, click here. (Do not fill out a regular program application or submit payment if you wish to be considered for a partial scholarship.)
If you are awarded a scholarship and enroll in the program, your purchase will be non-refundable.
A: The $100 application processing fee is non-refundable.
A refund for the program, minus the application fee, is available for any reason on or before Midnight Pacific on January 14, 2025. Refunds will not be available after this date.
To request a refund, please click on this refund request form and submit your request. Qualifying refunds will be processed within five business days of submitting your request and an email confirming the refund will be sent. However, we’d love to have a chance to address and resolve your concerns first. If there’s something we can assist you with, please email us at support@theshiftnetwork.com and we’ll be happy to help! (No refund requests accepted after the above date or with scholarships.)
A: All sessions will be held online through Zoom. There will not be any in-person engagement.
The training program starts on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 and ends on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Three 90-Minute Theory Class Sessions Per Month With Jean Else (27 Total)
Tuesdays at 9:00am Pacific/5:00pm UK
Jean teaches three class sessions per month, with classes meeting every week of each of the three learning cycles (Parts I, II, and III) to cover the corresponding units. Suzanne teaches one class session per month (see below). Studying the science and theory of evidential mediumship provides a solid foundation and understanding of how to connect with the spirit world and practice mediumship ethically, while illuminating the profound impact it can have on our lives. Each 90-minute class session includes time for live Q&A with the instructor.
One 90-Minute Masterclass Per Month With Suzanne Giesemann (9 Total)
Tuesdays at 9:00am Pacific/5:00pm UK
During each month that classes are held, one of your weekly sessions will be with world-renowned medium Suzanne Giesemann. This is a unique opportunity to be mentored by Suzanne and learn more specifics about her tested and verified evidence-based approach to mediumship — the process of discovering details only the sitter could know during readings. She will offer her expert guidance, share her reflections and insights about your monthly teachings, and close each of your nine sessions with live Q&A.
Four 90-Minute Mentorship Circles Per Month With Assigned Mavis Pittilla-Authorized Teachers (36 Total)
Mentorship Circles, which meet each week that you have class sessions, include Q&A with Mavis Pittilla-Authorized Teachers. Circles will be scheduled for a wide range of days and times to accommodate varying time zones, levels of experience, and availability.
Online Community
Our exclusive online community is the perfect place to continue your discovery process. Here, you can continue the discussion about your program materials and interact with your fellow participants to take your exploration to an even deeper level.
A: This will vary, but on average you can expect to spend approximately 15-24 hours per month on this program.
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— Dominique P. Gervais
You’ll receive an email within five business days of submission with the status of your application.