THE PRACTICE OF SCIENTOLOGY

HOW AN AUDITING SESSION IS CONDUCTED

	This is an auditing session. The auditor is on the left; the preclear is on the right.

Auditing consists of certain elements: the preclear, the auditor, the auditing process, communication, the Auditor’s Code and the E-Meter. In combination, they resolve the reactive mind.

An auditing session takes place in a quiet, comfortable place where it will not be disturbed. Usually the auditor and preclear are seated across a table or desk from one another with an E-Meter set up for the auditor’s use. Before a program of auditing begins, the preclear is familiarized with the elements of auditing during a period of orientation so he knows what to expect in a session. The auditor also ensures the preclear has no distractions or upsets to prevent him from devoting his full attention to the process used in the session.

Different types of auditing are used for each preclear, depending upon his concerns during the session and his earlier auditing. Although auditing addresses the individual, and each individual is different, a precisely delineated gradient of processing steps must be followed to achieve personal spiritual freedom for everyone.

By using exact questions and the E-Meter, the auditor first locates an area of charge in the preclear’s reactive mind to address with the process. When the auditor finds something in the reactive mind, the meter needle surges, indicating that the subject of his questioning contains charge.

Once an area of charge or upset has been located, the auditor then asks the process question or gives the directions needed to assist the preclear in examining that upset. The preclear is now inspecting his reactive mind.