This is what Spiritualism is made of! This will be a sitting, to give you information about someone you knew who is 'dead'. In short, this may consist of a description of them, how they passed, and name, address, work and family information. There could also be information of things which have happened since they have been in the Spirit World. This lets you know that they have lived on and are 'watching over you'. Usually, at the end of the sitting there will be a message, or reason for them 'coming through'. All recorded for you to take home with you.
In a Psychic sitting, you will be told about things happening in your material life, the Medium will 'tune into' you, instead of the Spiritual World. You may be told about changes in your occupation, home, or whether it is a good time for investment. You may want to know about your children or a relationship, this information is all possible, depending on the link. Predictions are not normally done unless a Spirit link is made and they decide, this is rare, but who am I to tell them what to do! All recorded for you to take home with you.
Appraisals, give you information about your potential, Appraisal and Spiritual Appraisal are different in the fact that the first gives you an idea as to where you could work, i.e. music, writing, art, there might be talents for singing, dancing, etc. A Spiritual Appraisal will give you information about your spiritual pathway, whether you have the gifts of Intuition, Psychic abilities, any of the "Claire'(s)", Healing, Philosophy, Trance, Physical, Spirit Art, Aura graphs, Awareness of Spirit, or not. If you are interested, you will be told how to seek advancement of your gifts and about your potential. All recorded for you to take home with you.