People matter
Everyone who decides to ghost hunt has to deal with people. A lot. There are fellow investigators, clients, curious people, government officials, and occasional reporters to deal with. If you aren’t good at dealing with people, you better learn fast if you want to go ghost hunting. Even though some people can be difficult at times, it’s really one of the best parts of doing this. You get to meet all kinds of people. I’ve been able to find some great friendships doing this and I learn something from just about every person I meet. Today I want to focus just on the people you work with the most-your team.
When you first start working with someone, it’s important to find out as much as you can about them and build a strong relationship. Trust is really important and that can only come with time. Many groups hold regular meetings where they discuss their ideas and beliefs, and just spend time together. It’s good to spend time with people doing things other than ghost hunting because it lets you get a better idea of who they are. Before you decide to jump into an investigation with someone, you should know a bit about them. Here are some questions you might want to ask before jumping into the ring with these people.
Do you believe in ghosts?
It sounds a little strange, but there are plenty of investigators who go out trying to disprove the existence of ghosts.
What makes you want to investigate?
Many people start hunting after having some sort of experience. Others are just curious. Find out what makes them tick.
Do you believe in UFO’s? Angels/demons? Bigfoot?
You want to know what sort of things interests your team members. You never know when the will want to drag you out hunting for something other than ghosts.
How much time do you expect to spend doing this?
Some teams go out every week, others only once or twice a year. You need to have an idea of the time commitment involved before starting.
What are you afraid of?
There’s a good chance you will run into a few phobias ghost hunting. Snakes, bats, spiders, other creepy crawlies, and heights all come with the territory along with the stuff that goes bump in the night. If someone starts freaking out, it’s good to be prepared.
These are just a few starter questions to get the ball rolling. Keep asking questions. Keep digging.
You should also be aware that there are several types of groups that ghost hunt. They all use different strategies and techniques. No two are the same. You need to find one that best fits your needs.
Types of ghost hunting groups:
The disbelievers
These groups believe that ghosts don’t exist and spend their time trying to find explanations for ghost sightings and other paranormal phenomenon.
The sort-of scientists
This group tries to employ scientific methods to measure and understand the paranormal.
The psychics
These people ghost hunt for personal reasons-they use psychics and spiritual methods. Most of their experiences are felt rather than seen.
The thrill seekers
Looking for a quick thrill, these groups usually go out with the hopes of getting a good scare.
The entertainers
Out to find things to thrill the public. An exciting video or sound clip is what they are out to seek.
Many groups are a combination of what I’ve listed. Everyone has different reasons for ghost hunting and different methods to get results. In the end it’s about finding what works for you.
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