I took the basic and psi 7 within the last year. I am always looking for anything to better my self and give back to my community. The work shops helped me do that and I met great people who believe the same. What you put in is what you get out of it. Investing in my self is something I will never regret. When the message is to care for self and give to your community, I can stand behind it. Givers Gain. read more

NO REFUND, extreme pressure to sign up for the next course, no contract sent, no refund. Fighting to get your money, expectation that you travel to another country, no contact with outside world for 7 days, no refund. Unethical, no integrity, bad decision read more

In my experience, PSI Seminars is misleading and feels like a well-disguised scam. Be cautious and don't get drawn in or waste your money. They initially claim that the payment is refundable, but it's been nearly a year, and we are still fighting to get our money back. The seminar felt more like a cult than a personal development course. Many of the mentors ,particularly some from the Chinese community claimed the seminar changed their lives, but one of them was actually a close friend of mine, and I can tell you their real life doesn't reflect those claims at all. We were a group of five who were pressured by our supervisor to attend. Three of us walked out during the first two days because it was boring and felt completely pointless. The remaining two said the three days they spent there were some of the biggest wastes of time in their lives. To this day, none of us have received a refund. What's even more concerning is that many attendees didn't even seem to know why they were there they were just following the lead of these so-called mentors. From our perspective, the seminar offers no real benefit and left us feeling misled. That's my honest opinion. Please do your own research and be cautious read more

Don't waste your money on this scam company! It was a complete rip off. The basic seminar was ok- there were moments of good. But this is only a prelude to gear you up for the next level seminar. Before you know it, you have invested thousands of dollars. Once you realize that you will be at a ranch without the use of a cell phone and are at the mercy of the leaders, you understand why everyone refers to it as a cult- because it is!! read more

If you need to learn about yourself, how to think, develop your psychological well being, this is not it. The entire idea is to break you down psychologically, get you to see your private, horrible self then tell you they and only they can teach you how to become a better person, better at your career, and develop life strengthening friendships. The basic seminar (which your invited to, secretly) Costs about $500. You're essentially sequestered for 3 days, 10 hours a day, discouraged about talking about it to your family, friends, clients while you're in it. This is fir your self realization. People "share" during the weekend. I think they are plants and part of Brother Love's Traveling Salvation show. At the end when you're told the path to enlightenment will cost you an additional $7800 and two more seminars. Then there are more seminars after that. All in all you can drop about 20k on these. One of these seminars your are bussed in, no phone, and no contact with the outside world for 8 days. No spouse, kids, work, etc., no thank you. all to learn to find your best self. This is a money grab pure and simple. Snake oil of the new world order. I might suggest a self help book, you can buy the entire self help section at B&N for less cash. Oh, if you don't buy in, they pressure the daylights out of you. Like a bad used car salesman, try to use peer pressure, insults, all to get you to buy more seminars. I'd suggest a book or two to help you find your way in life. Really just one book, The Bible. Stay away from these people. read more

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so I just walked out of day one of the basic. I'm going with cult and pyramid scheme all the way. There is some real control trips going on here. When I got up an hour in to use the restroom, I was physically restrained by a staff( woman) who held on to me and interrogated me as to where I was going and why I was leaving the room. I had to physically pull away from her and remove her grasp on me and tell her I was going to the restroom and tell her to let go of me. The three days leading up to the seminar I have been inundated with texts for an in person meeting the day after to discuss my next move in the program. I told them I am not available due to work and they would not take no for an answer. they isolate you from your partner or friends and then pressure you to be accountable. when I tried to leave the room at lunch and saying I was not feeling well and had to go, staff crowded around me and started pressuring me to stay. I had to physically remove myself and get away from them. I am an Acupuncturist and Physician and have 30 years in the self help and spiritual healing world. I found this disturbing and dangerous for anyone who is searching for guidance. it is also an MLM. read more

There courses are about self awareness. And how you as a person are showing up in life! It starts with your relationship with self. They provide the coaching and teaching for a person to aquire a more rewarding life faster and easier. read more

This past weekend I attend a cult meeting, because I wanted something to do as I get bored easily. If you like sitting in timeshares and watching people dressed up as used car salesmen with hired shills. This is the experience for you! LGAT(Large group awareness training)/MLM. The business model was genius. Manipulate the group by making them vulnerable and they will recruit without pay, but charge $15k for all sessions. Brainwashing tactics used: 1. ⁠Psychological breakdown/opening up the subconscious mind. 2. ⁠Catharsis or the releasing of repressed emotions usually caused by interpretations of childhood events. 3. ⁠A rebirthing or psychological buildup with processes designed to make participants feel good about themselves, the trainer and the course. The next teir up from their "basic session" is the "life success course". It is basically a ropes therapy course that pits you up with 40 other people of all walks of life in a barracks and sharing showers with people of all ages for 7 days! Might I add, that they also choose the clothing they want you to wear. If you want to spend $800.00 for a cult meeting please by all means go for it. This particular group is basically Scientology and NXIVM. I spoke on a mic in front of 100 strangers about 20 times and it was a great stress reliever as my way to spend my weekend. In the end, I only did this because I've been a bit of a risk taker lately and I love adventures even if it's all about going down conspiracy rabbit holes. The most factual thing I heard from these people is that you do in fact get your money back. If that doesn't hold up, then report it as fraud. But the scariest thing of all is they actually offer financing. On a less sarcastic note: There are better options out there for FREE provided by licensed professionals. Do your recon. I apologize to anyone who is trapped in an similar situations. At least Herbal life, Mary Kay, Avon, ect. products give you a tangible item outside of buying dreams. Stop throwing your money away and chasing the "WHAT IF's." read more

I took my PSI Basic Seminar in 1996. I have no words to describe the multitude of ways it has improved my life. I subsequently attended every single class, workshop, and seminar the company offers. I've attended other personal growth trainings, but they all pale in comparison to PSI. It is "The Rolls Royce" of personal growth trainings. I can directly trace successes in personal health, spousal and familial relationships, business successes, and very deep and abiding peace of mind and spirit to my participation in PSI. I loved it so much that I volunteered to staff, co-facilitate, and coach their trainings for many years. My own experience was transformative, and watching, no, HELPING others to break through their own limiting beliefs was downright blissful for me. Some people look at it from the outside and are dismissive, calling it a "cult" or a "scam." I can promise you, from the point of view of an incredibly satisfied customer, that it is none of those things. They may be expressing fear of the unknown, or they may be terrified in watching a loved one transform dramatically before their very eyes. Regardless, all that is just their fear talking, which is simply sad. Don't let your fear stop you! You'll never achieve this much any other way, and have a TON of fun while doing so! read more

Had a great experience in each different level of courses. The Basic really showed me things that I have forgotten and gave me tools to acknowledge and shift myself. I highly recommend if you are looking to create a better life!! read more

my wife has come so far with her personal journey with PSI. She Loves it and it's great to see her flourish with all the work she's doing!

I'd give zero stars if it was an option but it's not. I am curious though- why would a cult need to post a whole page about how they aren't a cult? Why do they need to defend themselves from the decades long lists of accusations (since the 60's? the 70's?) of people's personal accounts and the cult professionals who say otherwise if they are not a cult? If that's not a clear sign of danger, I'll continue. For anyone curious- remember that Scientology started out the same way, as self-help seminars. Do your own research (PSI members and staff will tell you NOT to research them because it's all lies which alone should have your alarm bells ringing! They say just look at their BBB rating. Well, BBB ratings only show the business's history of handling complaints- not about the actual business practices). Don't give these people a dime or a minute of your time. If you're that interested in self-improvement then please listen to those who have seen the reality of these groups and stay away (and no, PSI, we DO NOT CREATE OUR OWN REALITY). You will spend WAY less money with an actual licensed therapist or you can always buy some books. Best advice if you're gung-ho on trying out the seminars anyway? QUESTION EVERYTHING because they will tell you to question your intuition, the people who love you, and yourself. Recommended read- Recommended read- Snapping: America's Epidemic of Sudden Personality Change read more

Not. Good. Ok so here goes: I took 3 of the courses many years ago. For a long time I thought it was the best thing that ever happened to me. Until one day I realized that none of it was me and I strayed from my purpose and my truth. I was bullied, cajoled, persuaded, forced to do all the things they wanted. Mainly they wanted me to sign up for more courses, but also that I was to bully and coerce my own friends and family to do the same. They use your words against you. They'll gaslight you. They'll tell you what you want to hear but when you lose your money, your health or mental wellness, and make decisions you'll regret years later, you'll see that none of it was worth it. Please don't let your loved ones talk you into these courses. I feel regret for dragging my loved ones through this mess. The thing is, I would have written a positive review once upon a time. Because I thought the problems I was having were because of me. That's how they operate. Get yourself a licensed therapist instead. Stay far away from this BS. Also please notice the difference between positive and negative reviews. It took me years to write this because it takes years to undo the damage. People fresh out of these courses are singing the song because they've been fooled and haven't woken up yet. They'll get extremely defensive of negative reviews because they don't want to hear it. It's not possible right? They're feeling so good how could anyone have a bad experience. How many people have to shout out warnings for you to listen? read more

I obsoletely love the classes PSI provided. It has changed the way I look at life, the way I respond to people/things, and because of my changes, I have attracted a lot of awesome people and opportunities to my life. I wish I took this class at a young age. My life would have been so much more exciting, fulfilling and successful. I think personal development is a class that every school should provide. A healthy and strong mind can over come struggle and stress in a very short of time, and use that time to create a great relationship, build a healthier body, generate more income... I'm so glad my friend introduced this course to me. It worth the time and money I invested. I've been introducing this class to people I love and care about. read more

The 1970s was a weird time. Recovered memories, self-improvement, and cults were all the rage. This time period laid the groundwork for companies like PSI Seminars to later emerge and thrive. The late psychologist and cult expert Dr. Margaret Singer dubbed organizations like PSI Seminars "Large Group Awareness Trainings (LGAT)". PSI Seminars could also be called "a for-profit private company, that delivers self-improvement and personal development coursework" (Wikipedia). Not happy in your career? Want more fulfilling relationships with others? Why not take the PSI Seminar Basic Course for $500? Critics accuse LGAT's of using similiar thought-reform techniques as cult leaders do. Techniques used in LGAT include: * meditation * biofeedback * self-hypnosis * relaxation techniques * visualization * neuro-linguistic programming * mind-control * yoga (Source: Wikipedia) LGAT are usually long hours and last several days. They are highly emotional and use all the above techniques to manipulate the feelings of the people participating in the training. After one completes the training, he/she often feel like they are on a "high", but according to research, the feeling doesn't last. Research also shows that LGAT rarely instill *real* change into people's lives (Wikipedia). Fast forward 30 plus years to my living room in Alameda last April. I had just finished pouring out my heart to my roommate about who I *really* wanted to be when I grew up. My roommate mentioned yet again how much PSI Seminars changed her life. "Just take the Basic course for $500. I swear it will change your life", she says. If this were anyone else I would have brushed them aside, but my roommate talked about PSI Seminars with such enthusiasm and with such meaning in her voice, I couldn't just brush her aside. If these courses had affect my smart, kind, successful roommate as much they seemed to, they must be worth it. So I called Carson at PSI Seminars and signed up the next day. The next four days consisted of a bunch of highs, a bunch of lows, visualizations, emotional reenactments, group therapy and goal setting. Some of it was crap, some of it was helpful ($500 helpful, I don't think so!) and some of it was downright stupid. And did I reach my goals that I set up at the seminar? Well, what do you think? Let's be real here. So you really want to change your life? Wonderful. Here's some advice that will actually change your life. 1. Get a therapist 2. Get a lifecoach If you actually have goals to meet, things to do, places to go, people to see, lifecoaching is were it's at. I can even give you a rec for a good one in Walnut Creek. Ya wanna know why lifecoaching actually works and PSI Seminars doesn't? Because you see your lifecoach every week (or every other week) and more importantly, you are accountable to him/her! Take my advice, save the $7,000 you'd be spending on PSI Seminars and spend it on a lifecoach who will kick your ass! read more

There is a difference between KNOWING it vs FEELING it vs BEING it. We can Know how to be healthy / fit. We could Feel healthy / fit. But it's a different story to BE healthy / fit. Personal and professional development is something that I do regularly. Every year, my wife and I set aside A LOT of $ and time to learn and grow as human beings. PSI has been the program that allowed me to BE IT. I did the Basic in Jan 2018 in Orange County - enjoyed it tremendously. I sent a few employees from my office to the program as well and this program had made a tremendous difference in their personal lives as well as effectiveness at work. During the Basic, I did also sign up for the advance courses. I value how transparent the instructor was about introducing / inviting participants to do the advance courses. As a sales professional - I respect the approach. I don't think they were being pushy. The testimonials of previous graduates of the advance course were very passionate - to the point where it might sound cult like lol. But keep in mind - they are not professional speakers - they just spoke their hearts (something that at that point I have no idea what it really means). After attending the advance course, I can tell you that they did not exaggerate the claim. Psi DELIVERED. I attended the advance course (PSI 7) 8 months after attending the Basic (Sep 2018). For the first 2 days, I thought it was the stupidest thing ever. Made no sense. I did not connect with the coaches and I don't think they understood what I was trying to convey. I wanted to cut my losses and leave early. Too bad - and thankfully - my phone didn't work well enough to get Uber up in the ranch. Long story short - the challenges of the first few days were part of the process for me to have a transformative experience!!! This elevated my marriage and my business in so many ways. But most importantly - it makes me feel Whole again. You are more than welcome to private message me to learn more. I'm a real person :) www.linkedin.com/in/philgoodinsured read more

All of us graduates joke about the Kool-Aid people think we've been drinking. :D If the Kool-Aid is being educated on how to get out of my own way... I'll take a pitcher!!!!! Taking these educational courses has been the best decision I have ever made. I have seen the most amazing results in my relationships, income, career and personal sense of self as a result of taking the BASIC. The best part is that there was no magic pixie dust, its just that the education here was different than any other. In school we learn History, Math, English, etc... but no one ever teaches about how to be effective in life, building relationships and getting your goals. Especially not like this! Anyone can EXPLAIN how to be more effective or read a book on it, yet to be IN it and EXPERIENCING it is a whole other thing. I LOVE these classes because they are experiential and engaging, the exercises are designed to put you into real-life experiences that guide the discovery process. I would take the negative reviews with a grain of salt (or a whole box of salt... AND sugar!!! :D) It doesn't surprise me that some people would leave negative reviews, personal/professional development means you have to be willing to grow. And growth isn't always pretty or comfortable... It is not for those who don't want to dig deeper and self-examine. read more

I see a lot of complaints about PSI Seminars and need to voice a positive opinion. I see a common thread in the people who complain - they seems to be people without an ability to discern or set personal boundaries. It doesn't matter what you do in life - if you blindly buy into something 100% and continue to do so after negative consequences become your result, YOU are to blame, not PSI. PSI is a PROCESS, not a result and like a gun, it is only harmful if you don't utilize it properly. Am I comfortable with the sales pitch that ends the Basic? No, but I have never been to a fee based seminar that didn't have a sales pitch. Suck it up - it's a for profit business and word of mouth advertising is not only an effective way to grow a business, it gets a higher caliber of client. Sometimes... For those of you who blame PSI for your misfortunes, clean your mirror. Information is only as good as how you use it and at the end of the day if the information from PSI brought bad results, then you had an obligation to yourself to stop using it. Stop blaming PSI for your weaknesses. My husband, daughter and I have done extensive training with PSI and the results have been life changing for all of us in an incredibly good way. We apply what works for us and don't apply what does not. We don't pound on our friends to attend but we do suggest it to those who we feel could benefit from the process. The people who do not like PSI don't like it for a reason - they all appear to lack a sense of personal accountability and responsibility and for those people, indeed PSI does not work. If you're ready to put on your big girl or big boy pants, PSI trainings are excellent and although some of the courses are expensive, an excellent value for what you receive. We just completed a 3-1/2 day workshop that cost $1300.00 for a couple. You'd have to be an idiot to think THAT'S expensive. No books or DVDs were sold, no sales pitch at the end. Seriously, some of you people out there have to grow up. read more

I was a "personal development" junkie for some time, but I have to say that PSI definitely put an end to this addiction. Here is what you need to know about PSI, Tony Robbins, Landmark, etc. - those on top of it and the organization itself have below average integrity and yet they promote the heights of it. This definitely brings to mind saying "those who can't do, teach." Primary purpose of their existence is to generate the cash flow and significance. So called "transformation" is merely a tool to make you lay golden eggs in their basket. They are in business to sell you "The Emperor's New Clothes." Typical attendee is religious, in real estate and/or MLM-er. PSI-high graduates who during the course were telling you how great you are and professed undying brotherly/sisterly love turn on you in a blink of an eye if you are to criticize or question "holy PSI." In fact, there is a notion is that because those organizations do so much "good" those delivering you the "goodness" can be more "human" than average, because they work so hard to deliver you the "New Clothes." Just google PSI on rip-off report. X-employee's reply to a customer's complaint about sexual misconduct will blow your mind... if not, I rest my case. Bottom line, after years of doing the "work" and thousands of dollars spent I am worse of than I was before I started with this "personal development" crap. Some things that I did not really care about got better, that kept me chasing the proverbial carrot of "transformation" but those things that I really wanted to address were still on the "horizon" or worse yet, becoming a bigger issue, but hey, there is always another course you can take! I kept in touch with some participants who still ooze "positivity" of "transformation" and they are still "naked," even though they think they have greatly "improved." Nobody can change you but you and if you need help look for someone who can walk their talk! read more

Such an unbelievable mistake (though brilliant marketing for those of weak character). They are capable of obliterating relationships, draining your money and destroying your sense of self. If you are susceptible to hive mentality and bullying, steer clear. If you are content in who you are and don't crumble to the hard sell, it has some interesting take away's. Of course its common sense and things you already know put to bad music and ridicule. (I certainly hope the Eagles sue PSI for borrowing their song for an insane exercise about self worth.) Bottom line: Read the Secret, take a yoga class, remove the people in your life that don't support you and drink a smoothie. There. You now owe me $3000 for this amazing insight. Your welcome. read more

I think some of these reviews are pretty ridiculous. I don't think Yelp should allow a review from someone that never actually used the services but read other reviews and decided something about it. PSI Seminars has the basic course. The registration is very clear about the refund policy. The class is refundable if you attend the class and get nothing. There is a timeline and process to request the refund. If you sign up, attend, get nothing, follow the refund policy you will get a refund. If you attempt to take back a product to a store six months later they are probably going to say no. This organization isn't any different. The refund policy is clearly spelled out in normal sized print on the registration form. The teachings are not PSI teachings they are pretty common teachings about personal development they are just arranged with exercises to make you think of how those teachings could help you. What your doing that prevents you from having a great relationship, a great career etc. That is the PSI twist. They put the teachings into an actionable lesson that forces you to see what you could be doing. Why do you date the same person with a different name? Why can't you lose weight? Why do you start a business and not be successful despite everything outside of you looking great. If you are the common denominator to many problems well your probably the problem. Meditation techniques and relaxation techniques are not brainwashing. They are simply techniques to assist you in reducing your stress and opening to answers that are not readily obvious. Meditation has been around since BC so these are not new. It's ridiculous to believe doing a short meditation and relaxation technique is brainwashing. Nothing is said during those sessions to suggest you go buy another program. They are similar to a guided meditation you'd get to help you sleep. There isn't anything special going on behind the scenes. Yes the company sells seminars so of course just like most of the seminars you go to they will try to upsell you. The classes build on each other. A three day course is not going to repair 40 years of limiting beliefs. Other similar programs cost 10k and you have to purchase a hotel room and meals. The courses come with a room and a meal and our 1/3 of that cost. They are not expensive in comparison to similar programs. I've never once heard a PSI facilitator tell someone to end a relationship. As a matter of fact they tell you on the first day that the course can make you a bit vulnerable so don't make any major decisions for thirty days. Do people follow that advice? Not always. So someone doesn't follow the advice makes a decision to leave her boyfriend and now the boyfriend has decided she's in a cult and posts reviews all over the internet. Unless he was abusive she should wait for the thirty days and decide if she wants to stay in that relationship. There probably was problems long before the seminar. The person making the reviews the guy that got dumped not the person that attended. The courses are highly personal. Meaning they give you tools what you do with those tools are up to you to use. If you decide not to follow any of it does that make the tools less valuable? If you aren't successful in some area of your life does that make the advice wrong or does that make your implementation of the advice wrong? Everyone wants to blame the advice giver yet they fail to post what they actually did differently to improve a situation. It's not a cure it's a possible solution(s). I've taken all of the courses. They are extremely valuable and I've been successful at applying the course material. I have allot of great friends as a result and a great successful business. PSI isn't a perfect company. A perfect company doesn't exist. But the majority of these reviews are either from people that didn't take the course, didn't follow the refund policy, are pissed off about being dumped by a person (the company didn't end the relationship a person did), or didn't bother reading the registration card they actually signed which became a legal contract. If your going to read online reviews knowing that the happy customers are very unlikely to write a review then actually read them! Did the person bother reading what they signed or even bother to attend? I'm connected with the majority of the people that I've been in my advanced courses with and there have been none that have complained that PSI suddenly ruined there lives or anything similar. There are close to 600k graduates. Get your reviews from a graduate that actually took the course and implemented the teachings. You can get a degree from Harvard but if you don't use the degree it's not worth anything. This is an educational organization so therefore the same applies. They call it personal development because it's personal. Apply the teachings and you'll see results in your life. read more

(I'd put zero stars but someone might think I'd just failed to choose stars) Oh my goodness have I a lot to debunk with this group. And I find it no coincidence that some of the facilitators that were there when I was left. I think the 'gig was up' as they say. In fact I went through the entire circuit to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars and my video singing their praises might even be up still. I was very convincing in my naivete. It was hearing the founder come out with an incredibly bigoted statement about two black women ( she looked at two photos of two different women and actually commented that they were the same woman, never correcting herself despite staring for quite some time); and having a 'marriage expert' trash traditional marriage, AND Christianity's belief in sin, that really helped me jump their looney ship. Only to discover, when a still enrolled member laughed amusedly about it - because sex is just natural no harm no foul - that our breakout group leaders were just the latest that were using attendees as bed partners. When I discovered that a building we'd put up during one of our retreats had burnt down, due to electrical failure I was pretty happy about payback. Retreats using cheap labor and breaking down people's defenses through peer pressure, exhaustion and intimidation. Treated like heroes when they ought to be shunned. I can say a couple of good things: On a 24 hour all woman's silent retreat I had an amazingly cathartic release of stress by clearing out brush, and making a really nice area for my tent. AND I learned how to drive a tractor. Other than that...we are talking of a group that, like Werner Erhard's EST, was founded by a couple who were great fans of L Ron Hubbard. My brother, sadly, used 'Landmark' (the folks who bought EST from Erhard) and he has yet to see the light of day. Who knows, they may believe it, but what I discovered is that they are pretty much teaching an already narcissistic and adolescent culture to believe that the universe revolves around onself, God no longer even remotely in contention as a superior being to human cosmo stirrers. Yes, they use a lot of standard platitudes with some common sense, but at the heart of it we're talking extortionate exploitation, of a society confused by having no moral compass or objective truth. read more

Stay away from PSI Seminars. It is a cult. Seriously. I did the basic seminar and their mind tricks got me to sign up for two advanced seminars totaling big $K. One day in, I realized this was crazy stuff and asked my brother to pick me up from the isolated ranch near the SF hills. Thank goodness I got my money back thanks to lawyers. The last 2 hours of the Basic Seminar you will be told that you only have 2 hours to take advantage of a great discount big $Kinstead of bigger $K for 17 days of advanced seminars. Do not do it. I say this with a loving heart. Please beware. John James and the Kool-Aid - this is similar and you will lose big $$. read more

I took a series of classes through PSI about 5 years ago. I would describe them as a life skills education company. Not like your regular, boring, general education college class, but skills that you can actually apply to your life right away. Although at times, it was a little too "let's get excited in here," the basic class was hands-down one of the top experiences in my life. And through most of the exercises and metaphors, I was able to learn something about myself that I had not known before. And you realize that the peppy, fluffy stuff is not unlike when you go to a sports game and people get all excited. I'm usually reserved in new situations anyway, so in retrospect I liked how they try to get you out of your comfort zone. Some of the tools that you learn in the 3-day intro course relate to creating better relationships (personal and business), setting goals, following through on commitments and increasing confidence and productivity. One of the interesting things I saw in the 50 person class, is that it is cross-section of the population. There were people that just graduated college to someone that had made millions in business. Everyone was there to learn how to improve themselves. The PSI basic intro class is 500 bucks over three days. Not really that much if you think about it. Living in San Francisco, I've spent that much on getting my car out of impound. Anyways, I would highly recommend this class to anyone. As a result of this class, I knew I had to continue to learn and improve myself. I think that's what life is all about. I've also had a better relationship with family, dated more often, and figured out what I really wanted to do for work in my life. I'm not going to tell you some BS that this class will solve all your problems. It won't. But it was a pretty awesome experience and I met some great people that I'm still in touch with. Back when I took the class, they had a money-back guarantee. If they still have it, then what do you have to lose? read more

I highly recommend the Basic to anyone who's open to exploring themselves. What I mean by that is taking a look why they are who they are, in order to make some changes and grow. I took the PSI Basic in 2004 and subsequently took the rest of their courses the following year. In my experience, I found some things I really liked about myself. I also found other things that held me back from what I want. Though sometimes they were tough to hear, time has shown they are right. I can tell you that I've been a work in progress before, during, and after taking the courses; however PSI has been an instrumental influence in my maturation as a human being and one that I would do all over again. Make no mistake, PSI Seminars is a business selling seminars. For me I don't have a problem with their model, though it's not perfect. However, I can understand their model being in business for myself where people pay my company for not only the product (a website) but the value of our expertise (strategy, branding, marketing, user interface, user experience, search engine optimization, etc). Though there is a ton of skepticism out there about PSI and those like it, what I've found for myself is that when I treat PSI simply as a seminar where I have an opportunity to explore and learn and question for myself - it works really well. read more

When I first attended the Basic I had no idea what I was going into. I completed the Basic in September of 2014 and then went on to spend one of the best weeks of my life at PSI 7 in January. Like a lot of other people I was skeptical and after reading the reviews I was always on the look out for "cult" tendencies. Let me tell you that the reviews stating this is a cult are ridiculous. Do not let them scare you off from doing a fantastic program. When a lot of people hear the term "personal development" they assume that there is something wrong with you that you want to fix. When I decided to go to the Basic, it was not because I wanted to fix something that was wrong. I went because I wanted to meet new people, make more money, and really get clear on the direction I wanted my life to go in. Through these seminars and the experiences they present I have been able to do that and so much more. PSI is not a magical class that is going to make your whole life better, but it will teach you tools and skills that you can use to start moving your life in the direction you want it. It is about personal responsibility and work, not taking a seminar and magically getting all that you desire. PSI Seminars have positively affected my life and I would recommend it to anybody. read more

The PSI Seminars are safe environments that allow those, who are looking to better themselves, to receive tools/fundamentals on truly answering the question "What do you want?" If you are experiencing difficulties in truly being able to answer that question to your fullest, then what the Basic provides for you is a safe place with supportive people to help guide you to those answers. I was never told what I should do or what I should believe in. I was mainly asked "Why.....?" or "Why not...?" And, what was great about the course is that you can say exactly what you want and exactly how you feel without the fear of repercussions from friends and others. In these courses, I have met some great people who are open to sharing their lives, feelings, and beliefs. There are a few people from the seminars that know more about me and I know more about them than others who have known us for years. And, it is because it is a great place where people won't judge you. And, most everyone in there are there to work on themselves. There are negative remarks from the course, and I have sat next to a few of the negative people who have taken the class. The choice is yours for how much heart and effort you choose to put into yourself. Yes, many and pretty much all of the concepts come from tools that are displayed in the abundance of "self-help" books out there. But, why do you go to the movie theater to watch "Avatar"? It's because it is always better when you are there with other people who are as excited to watch the movie / work on themselves as much as you are. It is the experience and the opportunity to spend time to really work on oneself. That is what I did. I was skeptical on Day 1. I was then relieved to see that there is a full-money back return if you choose that the Basic Seminar was not what you felt it could have been. The class has introduced me to some wonderful people and has inspired me to really push myself in categories of my life that I lack abundance. And, once you complete the class you can continue to attend any and every Basic Seminar again and again and again.... I just returned to Re-Audit after 2 months, and I learned more and met more great, inspiring people. For all of the haters out there who found disappointment, I wish you the best in finding the right key to unlock your doors of greatness. I hope you were able to receive your refund and move on with your days. For those who are interested in being able to learn more about yourself and possibly change your life, the question I ask you is "What do you have to lose over the amount that you quite possibly have to gain when taking this course?" read more

The experience with PSI Seminars has been fantastic for me, my husband and my 15 year old son. We started out journey about 3 years ago and went threw the whole program. My son has been to the Teen Experience every year since he did the basic program. He lives for the time to spend with other teens that actually run the program that is held in the summer. He has actually been able to help staff the basic programs which gives him experience for his future. I can't say enough good things about this program. I would recommend this program to all family's and anyone that is planning to get married. Best money I ever spent, and what seminar would let you go back over and over again for free. Yes you can attend the Basic Seminar anywhere and re audit for FREE. It's like a refresher course, and if your friend keeps bugging you about going, please go for you and your life. read more

Hands down the best leadership seminar series I've ever taken! I just returned from PSI 7 at the Ranch in Clearlake and for the last 2 days my husband has said...who is this woman!!! I now understand what it means to take responsibility for my relationship. My husband and I have done a complete 180 all based on my new way of being. I don't want to give it away...but trust me when I say...this course is LIFE CHANGING!!!! It has saved my marriage. In the last couple of days we've had more intimate conversations, more moments of connection than we've had in the last 2 years! Before attending the basic I lived this work, but not to the level at which I was capable. Now I am 100% living in my true authentic power. I liken this class to making a pie...the basic teaches you how to make the crust, PSI 7 is the ingredients for the pie, and I am sure the true baking comes when I attend WLS in April. You need each step to make an amazing pie. Without the basic, PSI 7 wouldn't have been as impactful as it was. I am blown away by the quality of leadership in this seminar series and by how they present the material so it really lands in your body and takes up residence. I am committed to continuing this work. I have seen some negative reviews here and all I can say is that these people are more than likely still living the same lives they had before they attended the basic. Still complaining about the same things. When they are ready to make a shift, hopefully they will go back and be at a point where they've had enough. They are tired of doing the same thing and expecting a different result. I can only imagine if everyone on this planet was doing this work. Our world would be an even more amazing place to live! read more

I completed the Basic Life Enrichment course & Personal Success 7 day camp. The process works. I encourage everyone to embark on this journey! read more

I just got back from PSI basic in Las Vegas. It was an intense nonstop ten hour a day experience and I cannot believe how much I learned. Chuck was fantastic and the fantastic mix between different forms of learning. We did meditations, visualizations, small group projects and learned all about how and why we have blocks in the way of our happiness and success. We learned about the process of how and why we learn our programs and that a lot of them no longer serve us. This personal development is very hands on, not like listening to a motivational speaker. My sister was the one who invited me because she had learned about and improved herself so much after PSI7, the week course. I was conscious of the cult posts and decided to give it a try because I saw so many positive changes in my sister. I honestly believe I learned more in those 30 hours about myself then I have doing anything else. It was amazing, uplifting and I cant wait to do PSI7. I can not believe the posts I read about them pressuring us and being locked inside. The doors are not locked. It was a fifteen minute in room break so those of us who wanted to, could sign up for advanced course, those who had questions could talk to the staff, and those who were not interested could work on their goals. Those who were not interested were not approached by the staff. I am so glad I went and even if I wasn't going to take another course you get so much person insight it's well worth the money. The people who didn't have the money or time to do it were informed they are welcome to attend any PSI Basic, any time they want, anywhere in the world they have for free for attending. Amazing!!! read more

I am a graduate of all levels of this program. I came in with a very high reflective mindset. I was skeptical that I'd find deep value since I actually have conducted multiple leadership seminars in my work like. I have been very intentional about doing any "deep dives" into my past and felt securely healed. However my friend who invited me ( a very successful business owner and her husband a commercial pilot) highly suggested the program as they both attribute their own success to the introspective work they did as graduates of the full program. All I can say is OH MY WORD they underplayed the value. The "Basic" is just that... awareness that you gain insight to on a cognitive level. It's truly mind blowing how you REALLY begin to see how you show up in the works through experiential exercises. You get out what you put in. To the person that posted awful things about how her loved one came back from a basic.... I would venture to guess that they did not go through the rest of the program. They are basically on a renewed BASIC awareness. No implementation skills of transformation have been acquired or committed to. That takes some pretty incredible deep dives into you being accountable for how you respond to EVERYTHING in your world. What you think is what you create. For anyone contemplating attending this course .... Run don't walk! Your best self and all your dreams are at the other end of you .... Take the first step into becoming the incredible man or woman you always wanted to be by saying yes to you! It's the best investment you'll ever make. I did all levels in 6 months. I'm a woman of commitment, intention and focus. And NOBODY brain washes me! I control me. I'm accountable for me. I stand firmly and planted in all my gifts.... Here I am world! ....and the world adjusts. read more

This group behaves like a brainwashing cult pyramid scheme. I have a family member who took it and is walking around acting like a different person but in private and home they are still the exact same person they always were, blaming everything wrong in their life on people close to them to push them away, and refusing to take responsibility for anything that they have done to lead them to these circumstances. The group retreats beat people down and make them vulnerable and needy, creating a dynamic that the members are their support network and they must share this "life changing" experience with the world, while they ditch and betray family members who don't want to take part in it. The people that run this group pray on vulnerable people that come to them at a low point in their life. They beat them down and make them revisit past events that they have already coped with and reframe it is a traumatic, even if nothing was there to begin with. This is to create a divide between them and those that are close to them. Then they create a codependence on the group by being put in a vulnerable state in front of all of them. Then they use the students to go out and enroll people into their program so they don't have to pay marketing expenses. They do it under the false pretence that bringing them enrollments is an indictor of ones ability to meet goals and be out of their comfort zone. When they fail to meet their weekly targets they are belittled in front of the group. They have to write personal goals too, but everyone is forced to have an enrollment goal and every time they connect as a group they have to revisit the enrollments they brought to the program and are treated like they are failing in life if they don't meet this target. The whole thing is a psychological tactic being used for the benefit of the profiting the group, and not for the benefit of the participants. They punish participants if they are one minute late for a meeting, the force them to do an hour of community service as a punishment, but they frame it as "for the greater good." This is all grooming to get them to the next level of the program which is to join the program that trains them to volunteer their time running these seminars. This is how they have a bunch of untrained, uneducated, but "enlightened" staff running their programs for free. The people that come out of this group push away friends and family that don't bend over backwards for them, and they are coerced to lean in on other members from their "Psi family" for their support. They come out of the group blaming the people closest to them in their life for all their problems, and have gained zero accountability or relationship skills other than ones that they are using to bring them more enrollments and free staffing for their events. I have found 24 pages of testimonies of people that broke out of this cult or had family members in it and it destroyed their family, all available on culteducation.com forums. I encourage anyone to read about this scam before they sign anyone up because this group doesnt care about anything other than getting tens of thousands of dollars from you while they have you under the grips of mass formation psychosis. The man who started this entire thing was a CIA agent, if that tells you anything these people are experts at mind control which is the framework of this program to any outsider looking in. The program also says right in its fine print that you can't attend their classes if you have seen a psychologist in the last 6 months. I feel everyone who attends this program should save their money and invest in a trained psychologist. Rather they want weak minded people to join their program because they are easier to manipulate like sheep. Strong people are able to recognize when things aren't working in their life and go for true professional help. That is why people who have already seemed psychological help aren't allowed in their program, because they have the tools and foresight to see past this garbage. read more

I went in 2007. I enjoyed it and made some major changes in my life. My husband and I repaired our marriage. Our kids have all gone through their program and it has helped them in their lives. If you are afraid of everything and don't trust yourself...don't go. That is the bottom line. I am not afraid anyone is going to do anything to me. I trust myself and wouldn't allow that to happen. I was free to go and learn and judge for myself. Most people are afraid and don't trust their family and friends...they are on here looking for ammunition so they can be right that it is a cult or something. If you are really that concerned, go yourself and check it out. As for me and my house...we have gained tremendous value. We extracted the value from it. That's how we roll. read more

It's now been a few years since I took all three of the PSI classes, and I still feel it was a great investment of time and money. As I said in the original review, "PSI is not magic, of course. You'll need to practice what you learn in class; you'll need to keep working on your skills -- but it's a lot easier to do that after you've experienced something working well in class, instead of trying to figure it out by reading a book... at least, it was for me. And if you have a therapist or life coach, that person can be really useful in helping you to continue working on things that you discover about yourself during the PSI classes; I *strongly* recommend that route." I see that some reviewers are complaining that the PSI materials can be found in other sources, books, etc. That's certainly true, and the instructors make a point of saying that in the class. A lot of the material can even be found in "Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius" from 170 AD. The key to the PSI classes is that you do a lot of exercises with other students; you're not just lectured at; it's not like reading something in a book. You learn by doing, and you help each other learn about what may be unconscious habits and other behaviors that are interfering with success. Looking at your own behaviors may not be "fun" all the time. But, hey, it's worth it, if you truly want to grow! If you learn best by reading at home, and it has worked for you, then continue to do that; if you want to try a more experiential approach to the material, try PSI. If PSI doesn't work, just get your money back! read more

This seminar completely changed my life in every aspect. I even made a video that ended up being an hour long but had to cut it: http://youtu.be/niKAHazD52M read more

I attended my first PSI Seminar because a friend of mine loved me enough to want only the very best for me and so recommended I attend The Basic Seminar. I gained so much from that 3 day class that went on to the 7-day Life Success Course and then the 9-day Men's Leadership class. Everything that PSI Seminars has taught me has been rooted in the fact that the answers I seek for a better life do not come from anywhere other than MYSELF. PSI Seminars provides tools, techniques and supports to get you there, but always the premise is about taking responsibility for your own development, your own choices and your own resistance to things that are not working for you. I never felt pushed into a belief system, or that there was any "kool-aid" to drink. PSI challenged me to be the very best version of myself possible coupled with the knowledge that it was up to me, not anyone or anything else, to get myself there. What have I gained? A MUCH better relationship with myself, better relationships with others, tools to stay connected for the achievement of my dreams, and a support network of others to name just a few. PSI Seminars have been around for 44 years because they are helping people maximize their effectiveness and creating movement in people's lives NOW. Simply put, if you want to take ownership of your life and relationships, experience personal growth and empowerment, AND are willing to do the work to breakthrough your internal barriers to achieve your dreams, then PSI Seminars is the best thing you can do for yourself. read more

This company PSI Seminars is a scam and a cult. I attended the Basic seminar at the request of my sister who had attended earlier. My wife, who knows me better than myself sometimes, told me not to go. I wish I had listened to her. The price was $475 for the three day weekend course. It was a total waste of money. PSI uses all the "brainwashing" methods to get everyone in the seminar worked up to the point of crying. It was actually very disturbing. I understand everyone has their problems, buy PSI capitalizes on using techniques to get people in the seminar to expose very personal and very sensitive information on themselves. Many of the people in the class were loudly sobbing. They also use meditative techniques to get people to a more suggestive state. They also use the "bandwagon" effect of high energy, "we're all having fun", "everything is great" exercises. The whole semiar takes people through very high and low energy states. It is demeaning at times by telling eveyone they have some seroius problems and basically the only way to fix them is to attend the next (more expensive) seminars and also to bring more people to sign up for the Basic seminar. They use the RED/BLACK GAME to try to show everyone that competeing is not the answer. The answer is working together and this is why you all have problems. Basically, the whole "seminer" is a cult push to get you into a suggestive state to bring more people to sign up and to get you to personally sign up for more expensive courses. I have read MANY great books like "The Secret", "The Power of Postitive Thinking", "the Future is Your's, DO Somethign About It." All are VERY good books. I am a very positive person and I didn't need this course at all. I don't think anybody does. I should also state that my father amd mother both attended the courses (at the request of my sister) and they both agree that it is a very strange course that is trying to expand their business and get peoples money by by using very odd "brainwashing" techniques. My sister, looking back after several months of attended several expensive PSI courses, admits it was a mistake and basically a waste of money and even more so her time in trying to apply all the tecniques that they told her to do. My sister is also a Doctor, but she more "open" to suggestion than the rest of the family. We all look back on it it now as a bad experience for all of us - but welcome to life. Life has plenty of negative experiences and we all move on and hopefully learn from them. Please do not waste your time or money on PSI seminars because that is exactly what you will be doing if you attend them. If anyone wants more information on this sham company, please feel free to contact me. 440-263-0433. read more

I absolutely love love PSI Seminars. I have gone through PSI7 and will be attending Women's Leadership. I'm an educated, successful woman, however we can all continue to grow, this program is about emerging into a week of self reflection. We go about our life not doing so, it's very powerful, there is a reason why they have been around for 43 years, do it. Enjoy it and open your mind to a limitless life. read more

Best $400 I ever spent. My relationships are better, I now make a lot more money, I'm more fit, and I have clarity of purpose. The advanced classes and ongoing events such as charity "giving day" events are all terrific and profound Others on this site recommend life coaching and or therapists as alternative. I dont think PSI is an alternative to either of these, but it is a good starting point if you need a life lift. I had spent thousands in therapy prior to psi to help me get through a post breakup depression. Psi did more for me in a weekend than many sessions on the couch. I get frustrated with people who say they feel the sales pitch for advanced courses is pressured. The first time I went to basic I simply said not interested and I was left alone. I only regret not saying yes at first opportunity - but I just wasn't ready then. Psi is a business, and for better or worse they don't advertise in any other way. It's no worse than sitting through a timeshare presentation in exchange for a weekend in aspen or Hawaii ;). And honestly, basic is more fun! read more