The 5 Stages of Mindful Disclosure

What Humanity Has in Store & How to Cope

Using a Mindful Societal Acclimatization Approach

A White Paper by Dr. Tara, PhD

Note: Comments & feedback are welcome. A final version of this white paper will be published in early 2026. 

Abstract

The subject of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and the potential for non-human intelligence (NHI) has transitioned from a topic of cultural curiosity to one of serious academic and governmental consideration. This white paper outlines a potential multi-stage framework for the “Mindful Disclosure” of NHI.  Each of the five stages detailed here includes different aspects of Disclosure, potential societal-level emotional responses, and professional recommendations on how to address the unique variant of ontological shock presented by that stage.  In attempt to avoid “Catastrophic Disclosure” and move beyond “Controlled Disclosure,” the Mindful Disclosure process outlined here is designed to manage the profound psychological and societal impact of such a revelation. Drawing upon the work of prominent figures (e.g., Dr. Garry Nolan, Ph.D., of the Sol Foundation, and Drs. J.J. Hurtak, Ph.D. Ph.D. and Desiree Hurtak, Ph.D., of the Academy for Future Science) this document proposes a five-stage sequence for disclosure.

This paper introduces a crucial psychological framework for managing this process: Societal Acclimatization through Phased Exposure, a novel application of exposure therapy principles designed to mitigate ontological shock, prevent maladaptive societal behaviors, and foster collective resilience. The proposed stages of disclosure include: 1) Verification of UAP, 2) Admission of NHI, 3) Revelation of Different Species and Agendas, 4) Acknowledgment of Government Possession of ET Technology, and 5) Deeper Revelations About Human Origins and DNA.  These five stages are analyzed through the dual lenses of key completion events and the corresponding psychological interventions at the societal level required at each stage.

The Psychological Framework: Societal Acclimization via Phased Exposure

Before detailing each of the five stages of disclosure, it is essential to define the psychological mechanism for safely navigating them: “Societal Acclimatization through Phased Exposure” (SAPE). SAPE is a proposed global intervention strategy modeled on the principles of clinical exposure therapy. The goal is to mitigate mass panic, social fragmentation, and other maladaptive responses to a reality-altering truth by exposing the global population to challenging information in a gradual, structured, and supportive manner.

This intervention would involve:

1. Authoritative and Confident Delivery: Hosted in global, open forums, leaders from science – and perhaps government – would present new information with a tone of calm confidence, setting a precedent for a measured and rational response.
2. Collective Processing: These forums would explicitly acknowledge the potential for fear and maladaptive behaviors (e.g., substance abuse, violence). The core message would be a call to collectively face the new reality, sit with the discomfort, process fears together, and commit to healthy, adaptive coping mechanisms as a global community.
3. Hierarchical Exposure: Information would be released in a graded sequence, starting with the least challenging concepts and progressing to the most profound. The initial “exposure” may be purely informational—a statement of fact—without visuals or physical evidence, allowing for cognitive and emotional processing before more direct evidence is presented.
4. Integrated Mental Health Support: A critical component is the availability of a global network of mental health professionals and clinically-validated AI mental health support apps (e.g., Yuna.io, co-founded by this author), ready to manage the wide spectrum of psychological reactions, much like a well-staffed psychiatric crisis center.

A Proposed 5 Step Disclosure Framework

This framework is not intended as a definitive timeline but as a conceptual model for a gradual and controlled release of information.

Stage 1: Verification of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

The foundational stage involves the official, undeniable acknowledgment that advanced, intelligently controlled craft of unknown origin are operating in our skies.

Key Events for Completion: This stage will be complete when:

• A consortium of world governments (e.g., via the UN Security Council) issues a joint statement confirming the reality of the UAP phenomenon.
• High-resolution, multi-sensor data (e.g., radar, infrared, optical) from multiple credible military and civilian sources is declassified and released to the public and scientific community.
• Leading scientific bodies (e.g., NASA, ESA) publicly state that the phenomenon is real, unexplained by conventional means, and warrants urgent scientific investigation.

Evidence suggests this stage is already in progress.

• Official Acknowledgment: Public statements from high-ranking officials, such as U.S. President Donald Trump’s accounts of briefings with military pilots who witnessed anomalous craft, serve to legitimize the phenomenon. His recounting of pilots observing “round in form” objects moving at hypersonic speeds moves the topic beyond mere speculation.
• Scientific Validation: The work of Dr. Garry Nolan and the Sol Foundation is central to this stage. By applying rigorous scientific analysis to materials allegedly recovered from UAP events and studying the physiological impacts on individuals who have had encounters, they are building a body of empirical evidence.
• Controlled vs. Catastrophic Disclosure: The Sol Foundation’s advocacy for a “controlled disclosure” highlights the strategic importance of this initial phase. The alternative, a “catastrophic disclosure” resulting from an uncontrolled event, could lead to widespread panic and societal disruption. 

The Sol Foundation has made significant contributions to the conversation around Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) by advocating for a “controlled disclosure.” This strategic approach prioritizes a measured and deliberate release of information to mitigate potential societal, economic, and geopolitical disruption. Their work, including efforts to reintroduce the UAP Disclosure Act, highlights the necessity of a structured plan to move the topic of non-human intelligence (NHI) from the fringe to a subject of legitimate, mainstream scientific and public discourse.

Building upon this essential groundwork, we can further evolve the concept of disclosure. While a “controlled” process rightly emphasizes preventing the chaos of a “catastrophic disclosure,” a more ethically-focused and forward-looking approach, termed “Mindful Disclosure” here, can be taken. This expanded framework would not only manage the release of information but also actively cultivate a positive societal response.

Societal Exposure Intervention: The initial phase of Mindful Disclosure would be a “Societal Exposure Intervention.” This involves the official validation of the UAP phenomenon, thereby establishing it as a factual reality. The intervention would be facilitated through global online town halls where scientists – and potentially defense officials – present data woven into a cogent narrative that takes the emotional response of the listeners into careful consideration.

The primary goal of this initial stage would not be to definitively answer the question of “aliens,” but rather to acclimatize the public to the presence of a NHI reality in our environment. By doing so, the aim is to foster a collective sense of curiosity and wonder, normalizing the inherent uncertainty and preempting fear. This approach seeks to transform the narrative from one of potential threat to one of profound opportunity for human advancement.

Stage 2: Admission of Extraterrestrial Life

Once the existence of non-human technology is established, the logical and momentous next step is the admission that we are not alone in the universe.

Key Events for Completion: This stage will be complete when:

• A world leader, such as the U.S. President or UN Secretary-General, delivers a formal address to the world stating unequivocally that non-human intelligence has been confirmed.
• Scientific proof is presented, which could take the form of confirmed biological markers on a recovered craft, a deciphered non-terrestrial signal, or a peer-reviewed paper on recovered non-terrestrial artifacts.

Evidence suggests this stage is also already in progress:

• Scientific Endorsement: Statements from credible scientists like Dr. Nolan, who has publicly affirmed his belief that a non-human intelligence has long been present on or around Earth, will be critical in shaping public acceptance.
• Shift in Terminology: The deliberate shift in official language from “UFO” to “UAP” and the increasing use of “Non-Human Intelligence” (NHI) by organizations like the Sol Foundation are indicative of a move towards this acknowledgment.
• Historical Context: The work of researchers like the Hurtaks, who have long asserted the reality of extraterrestrial life based on historical and esoteric sources, would see a form of validation, potentially prompting a re-examination of ancient texts and mythologies.

Societal Exposure Intervention: This is the primary ontological shock: fear and identity crisis in relation to humanity not being a dominant species. An intervention targeting “primary ontological shock” would be the globally televised forum described in the framework’s introduction. With the full authority of science and government, the statement “ET life is real and it is interacting with humanity” is made. There are no images or artifacts shown yet. The entire focus is on the statement itself. The remainder of the session, and subsequent sessions, would be dedicated to collective emotional processing, with mental health professionals facilitating discussions and providing immediate support for the varied public reactions.

Stage 3: Revelation of Different Species and Agendas

Confirming the existence of an extraterrestrial intelligence would inevitably lead to questions about its nature, origins, and intentions. This stage would involve revealing the complexity of the cosmic neighborhood.

Key Events for Completion: This stage will be complete when:

• Governments release declassified intelligence files that establish a basic taxonomy of different known NHI groups, their observed characteristics, and general disposition (e.g., benevolent, neutral, malevolent).
• Official, vetted, and non-sensationalized visual evidence (e.g., photographs, clear video) of different NHI beings and craft is released.

Evidence suggests this stage is also already in progress:

• A Spectrum of Intelligence: The research of the Hurtaks suggests the existence of numerous extraterrestrial species with diverse appearances, origins, and ethical frameworks. They speak of over 80 different species and stress the importance of spiritual and ethical discernment, positing that not all NHI may be benevolent.
• Policy Implications: The Sol Foundation’s focus on the policy implications of UAP presence underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of potential NHI interactions. This stage would necessitate the development of protocols for diplomacy and defense on an unprecedented scale.
• Public Acclimatization: The release of this information would need to be carefully managed to avoid fear and xenophobia. The narrative would likely shift from a monolithic “alien” concept to a more complex understanding of multiple interstellar cultures.

Societal Exposure Intervention: The societal acclimatization approach for Stage 3 – Revelation of Different Species & Agendas – is the introduction of complexity – including both malevolent and benevolent intentions. The intervention would proceed as discussed: holding up a vetted picture of a specific ET race (e.g., a “praying mantis” ET) during a global forum to begin the process of habituation to non-human morphology. These sessions would shift to discussions on xenopsychology, interspecies ethics, and managing potential xenophobia, led by psychologists, sociologists, ethicists, and diplomats, as well as vetted experiencers who can describe contact with these beings.

Stage 4: Acknowledgment of Government Possession of ET Technology

This stage represents a potentially volatile phase of disclosure: the admission by governments, particularly the United States, that they have recovered extraterrestrial technology and have been engaged in secret reverse-engineering programs.

Key Events for Completion: This stage will be complete when:

• High-level whistleblowers (e.g., former program directors) testify under oath in public congressional or parliamentary hearings.
• Physical evidence, such as a piece of meta-material or a non-terrestrial device, is publicly unveiled and made available for independent scientific study (e.g., through Dr. Garry Nolan’s forthcoming technology).
• A “Truth and Reconciliation” style commission is established to investigate the decades of secrecy.

Evidence suggests that Stage 4 is also already in progress:

• Validation of Whistleblower Claims by High-Ranking Government Officials: This has substantiated decades of claims from alleged insiders regarding recovered craft and “deep black” projects.
• Scientific Involvement: Dr. Nolan’s public statements about being approached by government and aerospace insiders to analyze materials and his belief that individuals have worked on reverse-engineering “alien craft” lend significant weight to these claims.
• Technological and Economic Disruption: The release of such information would have profound implications for the global energy (e.g., zero-point energy), transportation, and defense sectors. It would raise questions of technological suppression and could trigger new industrial and economic revolutions.

Societal Exposure Intervention: The societal acclimatization approach for Stage 5 – Acknowledgement of Government Possession of ET Technology – is not just the technology, but the profound breach of public trust by governments. The intervention must focus on societal repair. The global forums would address the anger and mistrust directly, while simultaneously managing the immense economic, social, and technological disruption. The focus would be on creating new, transparent frameworks for the ethical and equitable development and distribution of these revolutionary technologies, particularly in healthcare. Although limiting interstellar travel – for instance – may rouse frustration, this author anticipates that revelation of medical cures and treatments being withheld from the public has the highest potential for intense emotional reactions and, subsequently, revolt. 

Stage 5: Deeper Revelations About Human Origins, DNA, & Abductions

From a purely biological standpoint, Homo sapiens is a staggering outlier. While countless species demonstrate the power of gradual adaptation over eons – the crocodile, for example, has perfected its form over 200 million years – humanity’s trajectory is a near-vertical spike on the evolutionary chart. Our species has accelerated from rudimentary survival to doing things like living in a condo with air conditioning and a 401k. This leap is not just a matter of degree, but of kind, and it raises the ultimate and most challenging question of the disclosure process: Is our unique evolutionary path entirely our own?

Stage 5 explores the possibility that it is not. This final phase moves beyond the acknowledgment of external intelligences to the deeper revelation of their potential role in human origins and our very genetic code, addressing the profound inconsistencies in our own developmental story.

Key Events for Completion: This stage will be complete when:

• Peer-reviewed scientific papers are published in top journals (e.g., Nature, Science) confirming the discovery of non-terrestrial markers or evidence of genetic engineering within the human genome.
• The abduction phenomenon is formally acknowledged as a legitimate area of study, with a concerted effort to analyze physical evidence and consistent testimonial patterns from experiencers.
• A new, integrated history of human evolution, incorporating an NHI role, begins to be taught in academic institutions.
• Major world religions and philosophical traditions begin to formally integrate this new understanding into their doctrines.

There are modest, converging lines of evidence suggesting Stage 5 is already underway:

• Emerging Genetic Evidence: Dr. Max Rempel, a molecular biologist from the Institute of Gene Biology, has published preliminary, non-peer-reviewed research with potentially startling implications. After analyzing public data from the 1,000 Genomes Project, he identified large DNA segments in 11 families that did not match either parent. Because the subjects were born long before the invention of modern gene-editing, Dr. Rempel posits the DNA may have been “inserted” by an external, possibly non-human, source. He further speculates that these genetic modifications could be linked to “enhanced” traits like telepathy and suggests humanity may be undergoing a “genetic transformation.” (Mainstream media outlet “Vice” published an article describing Rempel’s research: link).
• Testimonial Evidence from Experiencers: If genetic intervention is a reality, it necessitates a mechanism. This forces a sober re-examination of the long-marginalized alien abduction phenomenon. The work of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Harvard psychiatrist, Dr. John E. Mack, MD, becomes centrally important here. After studying hundreds of “experiencers,” Mack concluded they were not suffering from psychosis, but were reporting a genuine reality. Similarly, the detailed accounts of authors like Whitley Strieber in Communion brought consistent, disturbing elements of the experience into the mainstream—including narratives of quasi-medical procedures and a profound NHI interest in human genetics. In the context of Stage 5, these decades of testimonial data cease to be anecdotal curiosities and become a critical dataset hinting at a long-term program of direct biological interaction.

If the findings of genetic research and the consistent patterns in experiencer accounts are correct, the ultimate stage of disclosure could involve a fundamental re-evaluation of humanity’s history and our place in the cosmic order.

• A New Origin Story: This phase could introduce the concept of extraterrestrial involvement in human evolution, challenging established scientific and religious narratives. The Hurtaks’ teachings on humanity as a “seeded” race with a genetic connection to off-world intelligence align with this possibility, as do the countless abduction accounts detailing hybrid breeding programs.
• The Scientific Frontier: Dr. Nolan’s expertise in genetics and immunology would be invaluable in any scientific investigation into potential non-human markers within the human genome. This aligns with recent discoveries in paleoanthropology that point to a more complex and interwoven human evolutionary history than previously thought, including interbreeding with archaic species and the existence of “mystery ancestors.”
• A Spiritual and Philosophical Renaissance: Such revelations could catalyze a global shift in consciousness, prompting a re-examination of our collective identity and purpose. It could usher in an era of unprecedented unity or, conversely, profound existential crisis.

Societal Exposure Intervention: The exposure is a direct challenge to humanity’s core identity. This intervention would be the most prolonged and deeply integrated. It would involve collaborative dialogues between scientists, psychologists, theologians, historians, and philosophers, broadcast globally, to help humanity forge a new, inclusive identity. The goal is not merely acceptance but a profound integration of this new knowledge, catalyzing a spiritual and philosophical renaissance and redefining what it means to be human.

Mindful Disclosure

In conclusion, the Mindful Disclosure framework presents a blueprint for navigating what may be humanity’s most profound transition. It reframes the revelation of non-human intelligence not as a disruptive event to be survived, but as a conscious, managed process leading to our next stage of evolution. Through its five stages and the principles of “Societal Acclimatization through Phased Exposure,” the framework aims to do more than simply mitigate the chaos of a catastrophic disclosure. It seeks to transform a moment of potential crisis into an unprecedented opportunity for conscious growth. This model is a call for psychologists, academics, and societal leaders to guide humanity through this monumental shift with wisdom and care, seeing it not as an endpoint, but as the very beginning of the next chapter of what it means to be human.

Conclusion

Ultimately, Mindful Disclosure recognizes that a universe-altering truth cannot be delivered in a single breath. The five-stage framework presented here is therefore designed to break down the single, staggering reality of NHI into a sequence of digestible, human-scale revelations. By creating distinct pauses between each profound truth – acknowledging the craft, then their ET pilots, then their complexity – we create the necessary space to collectively process the emotional and societal impact at every step. This is not about controlling information, but about facilitating a healthy, aligned integration of a new reality. It is through this deliberate and psychologically-attuned process that we can hope to guide our transition into the next evolution of our species—not as a species fractured by shock, but as one unified and steady in its conscious journey forward.

Acknowledgements

Thank you so very much to Desiree Hurtak, PhD & JJ Hurtak PhD PhD and Alan Steinfeld for their tireless work in the world and beyond; and two the two wonderful men behind UAPedia, Timothy Spenny and Eduardo Mace.