Halifax Paranormal Symposium – Guest Workshop
October 17–18, 2026
Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Ashley Wong will appear as a guest presenter at the 2026 Halifax Paranormal Symposium, hosted by Paranormal Phenomena Research & Investigation (PPRI), taking place October 17–18, 2026 at the Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her Automatic Writing workshop will be held in the Lakeland Room on Saturday, October 17 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
This annual event brings together researchers, investigators, and experienced practitioners from across Atlantic Canada and beyond to explore unexplained phenomena, consciousness studies, and related fields through lectures, workshops, and discussions.
Over the course of the weekend, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a variety of speakers and participate in interactive sessions designed for curious and open-minded audiences interested in serious exploration of these subjects.
Ashley’s Workshop
Automatic Writing: Practice, Discipline & Lived Experience
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Automatic Writing has long existed at the intersection of spiritual tradition, psychology, and creative trance states — yet it is often dismissed as performance or imagination. In this grounded and experiential workshop, Ashley Wong introduces the practice as a disciplined skill developed through intention, structure, and lived experience.
Having begun her own practice in 1999, Ashley approaches Automatic Writing as something cultivated over time through repetition and discernment. Drawing from personal case studies and historical context — including documented family lineage connected to late 19th-century trance and divinatory traditions — she explores how written channeling can evolve into a meaningful and verifiable practice.
Participants will be guided through a contained, beginner-friendly exercise designed to introduce the writing state in a safe and supportive environment. No prior experience is required.
Meet Ashley During the Event
Ashley will also have a table available on Saturday, October 17 where attendees can stop by to ask questions following the Automatic Writing workshop and learn more about her work.
Event Information & Tickets
Tickets and full event details are available through the Halifax Paranormal Symposium.
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