Freeing the Captives

1. Spirit Attachment: An Overlooked Cause of Distress

With the publishing of this volume on the subject of Spirit Releasement Therapy, the author has taken an irrevocable step for a woman, and has undeniably moved humanity one giant step closer to a genuinely holistic model of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and healing.

Emerging holistic model. Spirit Releasement Therapy (SRT) proposes that many unexplained mental, emotional, and even physical ailments stem from discarnate entities attaching to living individuals. This perspective challenges conventional medical and psychological paradigms, suggesting a broader, more holistic understanding of health and illness. The author, Louise Ireland-Frey, M.D., stumbled into this field through unexpected cases, finding remarkable success where traditional treatments failed.

Common, yet unrecognized. The author and other SRT practitioners estimate that a significant percentage of clients (70-95%) harbor obsessing entities causing various problems unresponsive to conventional interventions. These entities, often unaware of their deceased state, can merge their personality traits and former bodily feelings with the host, leading to confusion, mood swings, irrational fears, and even unfamiliar physical pains. The host may wonder, "Whatever made me do that? That's not like me."

Beyond conventional diagnoses. SRT offers an alternative explanation for conditions often diagnosed as psychological disorders like Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), suggesting an overlap where "alter personalities" might sometimes be invading entities. SRT aims to identify and release these non-intrinsic consciousnesses, freeing both the host and the trapped entity, often achieving results in one or two sessions, followed by energy work to clear residual influences.

2. A Long History of Invisible Influences

Through the long annals of human experience, many people have believed that there was a nonphysical existence parallel and coexistent with the physical universe.

Ancient beliefs. The concept of non-physical entities influencing the living is not new; it spans millennia and cultures. From Babylonian and Assyrian cuneiform texts (2500 B.C.) describing demons causing illness, to ancient Egyptian teams of physicians and priests, and Zoroastrian exorcists, the belief in spirits as a cause of disease and mental disorders was widespread. Even the New Testament attributes a quarter of Jesus's healings to casting out "unclean spirits."

Shifting paradigms. Historically, figures like Hippocrates and Galen attempted to rationalize illness, attributing mental disorders to natural causes. However, their contributions were often overshadowed by resurgent demonology. It wasn't until the 16th century with Paracelsus that demonology was again rejected as a cause of abnormal behavior. Modern spiritualism, emerging in America in 1837, rekindled interest in communication with deceased spirits and the continuity of personality after death.

Pioneers in scientific investigation. Dr. James Hyslop, a Columbia University professor, spent a decade investigating and accumulating scientific facts to support the possibility of obsession by discarnate beings as a cause of mental illness. Dr. Carl Wickland, a psychiatrist and avowed spiritualist, further chronicled hundreds of "depossessions" in the early 20th century, using his wife as a medium to communicate with earthbound spirits causing psychiatric symptoms.

3. Releasement Therapy: A Modern Approach to Ancient Problems

"Releasement" is Baldwin's word; I prefer it to depossession, disobsession, or exorcism, terms used by various other therapists for this process.

Gentle persuasion. Unlike traditional, often confrontational exorcisms, modern Releasement Therapy emphasizes compassion and understanding for the invading entity. Therapists like Dr. William Baldwin and Annabel Chaplin advocate a firm-but-kindly approach, recognizing that many entities are simply lost, confused, or suffering souls. The author, Dr. Ireland-Frey, adopted this compassionate method, finding it effective even with hardened or demonic types.

Therapeutic dialogue. The process typically involves the therapist, with the client in a hypnotic state (or a channel for remote sessions), communicating directly with the entity. Questions are posed to understand the entity's identity, circumstances of death, reasons for attachment, and any negative influences it exerts. The goal is to help the entity realize its deceased state, understand the mutual disadvantage of attachment, and willingly move towards the Light.

Beyond expulsion. Releasement is not merely about expelling an unwanted presence; it's about offering therapy and guidance to the discarnate soul. This often involves helping the entity:

• Acknowledge its death and current state.
• Release negative emotions like anger, fear, or guilt.
• Recognize its intrinsic worth and potential for spiritual growth.
• Connect with spiritual guides or loved ones in the Light.
  This approach benefits both the host, who is freed from foreign influences, and the entity, which can continue its spiritual journey.

4. Vulnerability and Pathways for Spirit Invasion

And many wanderers eventually find a "place" that seems lighter or warmer than the chilly darkness of the earth-bound state in which they have been, and they move into what turns out to be the body or aura of a living person, and become attached entities of that person, often without either the living host or the invading souls being aware of the relationship.

Post-death confusion. Normally, after physical death, the soul moves towards a welcoming Light and enters peaceful realms. However, many souls, bewildered by their continued consciousness without a body, remain earthbound. Not knowing where to go, they wander, often seeking familiar comforts or a sense of purpose, leading them to attach to living individuals.

Conditions for invasion. Several factors make a living person vulnerable to spirit attachment:

• Weakened Aura: Accidents, illness, surgery (anesthesia), sudden physical or emotional shock (fear, grief) can create "openings" in a person's protective aura.
• Addictions: Entities who were addicted to substances (drugs, alcohol, nicotine) in life may attach to living users to vicariously satisfy their cravings.
• Emotional Resonance: Souls filled with negative emotions (anger, loneliness) are attracted to living persons exhibiting similar feelings, amplifying those emotions in the host.
• Past-Life Connections: Entities may attach to living persons with whom they had close relationships (love, hatred, revenge) in previous lives.
• Desire to Help/Protect: Some entities, with seemingly selfless motives, attach to vulnerable individuals (like children) believing they can help, though this often proves detrimental to both.

Degrees of attachment. Spirit attachment manifests in varying degrees:

• Temptation: A hovering entity subtly influencing thoughts or actions.
• Influencing/Shadowing: Mild or intermittent effects like mood swings or irrational fears.
• Oppression/Harassing: More noticeable and frequent impacts on feelings and habits.
• Obsession: Invasion of both psyche and physical body, melding personality traits and bodily sensations, causing confusion and unfamiliar symptoms.
• Possession: Complete takeover of the host's body, rare but dramatic, where the host's personality is pushed out.

5. Diverse Entities: From Lost Souls to Dark Forces

The earthbound souls of deceased human beings (called dybbuks in the Jewish Kabbalah) are by far the most commonly found kind of obsessing or oppressing entity.

Human souls. The most frequent invaders are earthbound human souls, ranging from old to young, recent to ancient, and familiar to foreign. These include individuals like "Maggie," who tried to possess her daughter, or "C.B.," an alcoholic who continued his craving through his friend, Joe. Even "splinter personalities" from a host's own past lives can act as intrusive entities, coloring present attitudes and behaviors.

Non-human entities. The spectrum of non-human entities is broad:

• Thought-forms: Created by concentrated human thought (e.g., "Mikedor" created to destroy, or "Snorp" for protection), they have a limited life and purpose, often lacking free will or a concept of good/evil.
• Emotion-forms: Personifications of intense emotions like "Fear," "Anger," or "Pain," which can cling to a person's aura.
• Vows, Curses, Spells: Energetic constructs from past intentions, sometimes personified, that can bind individuals across lifetimes (e.g., "Baltar's" vow of destruction).
• Elementals/Legions: Low-intelligence, non-physical beings (like "Snag" or "Legion") that may be mischievous or negative, often needing firm but kind direction.
• Minor Dark Entities: Weak demonic types, often nameless, who are unhappy and enslaved by stronger dark forces, but can be persuaded to seek the Light.
• Extraterrestrial Beings: Entities from other planetary systems, sometimes manipulative or merely curious, occasionally found as invaders.

The challenge of classification. The author notes that entities don't come conveniently labeled, and classification is often based on the information received during sessions. The key is to approach each with the intent to help, regardless of its perceived nature, recognizing that even dark entities may harbor a spark of light.

6. The Indispensable Role of Bright Beings

Keep your thoughts instead on the beauty, power, and joy of your bright helpers, the Servants of the Light.

Ever-present assistance. The author emphasizes that individuals are never truly alone, even when facing frightening negative entities. "Bright Beings" – spiritual helpers, guides, teachers, and masters – are always available, waiting to be invited to assist. These include revered historical religious figures (Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed, Mary), saints, and countless "humble and nameless" souls who choose to remain near the earth-plane to help humanity.

Guidance and protection. These spiritual advisors offer wisdom, insight, and protection without interfering with free will. They do not command but offer counsel, respecting individual choices. Examples include Master Ching, the author's Chinese spiritual advisor, who provides calm wisdom, or Wilhelm, a temporary guide who assisted during a stressful transition. Their presence is often felt as warmth, light, or a specific fragrance, and their messages are channeled through receptive individuals.

The power of love and light. When confronted with dark entities, the invocation of Bright Beings is crucial. The author recounts instances where Mother Mary assisted a guilt-ridden soldier, or the Prophet Mohammed spoke to an arrogant sheik, demonstrating that these high beings transcend religious boundaries and respond to calls for love and compassion. Their light is always stronger than darkness, and focusing on their positive attributes helps dispel fear and empower the therapist and client.

7. Empowering Self and Others Through Releasement

If you wish to become a helper in this work, as many do, I suggest that you begin by meditating at first for one or a few individuals whom you know personally or whose stories you have read about or heard about on television.

Personal transformation. The journey into Releasement Therapy often begins with personal experience, either through receiving a releasement or witnessing its effects. This firsthand understanding fosters empathy and authority, transforming the therapist into a "participatory scientist." The author encourages individuals to learn the techniques, emphasizing humility and dedication to the path of Light.

Steps for self-releasement or helping others:

• Centering: Calm your mind and emotions, cultivating genuine compassion.
• Call and Explain: Address the entity by name or circumstance, gently explaining its deceased state and the mutual harm of attachment.
• Suggest Clearing: Encourage the entity to shed old pains, negative habits, and addictions.
• Direct to Light: Guide the entity towards the Light, emphasizing its warmth, welcome, and the presence of spiritual guides or loved ones.
• Protection: Always invoke Bright Beings for protection and visualize a capsule of white light around yourself and the client.

Ongoing practice and caution. Regular meditation and prayer are essential for maintaining a clear aura and preventing re-attachment. While the work can be done remotely or through channeling, caution is advised when dealing with strong dark entities, as they are tricksters. Trust in Bright Beings and their power is paramount. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals to reclaim their free will, heal from past traumas, and continue their spiritual evolution, knowing that love and light are always available.