[Past Event] Recovery Workshop for Former Group Members

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What

The International Cultic Studies Association is organizing a workshop for former group members.

Topics discussed include:

The nature of psychological manipulation and abuse
Decision-making
Conditions of thought reform programs
Reestablishing trust in yourself and others
General recovery needs of former members
Dependency issues
Coping with depression and guilt
The grieving process
Effects of hypnosis and trance techniques
Reintegration/identity issues
Coping with feelings of anger
Spiritual and philosophical concerns
Coping with anxiety
Special alumni track

The workshops are organized and coordinated by Carol Giambalvo, a thought reform consultant, former member of a controversial group, and author/editor of Exit Counseling: A Family Intervention and The Boston Movement: Critical Perspectives on the International Churches of Christ (Herbert L. Rosedale, co-editor).

Ms. Giambalvo serves ICSA as Director of Recovery Programs, which include workshops, special publications, professional liaison, and outreach.

When

July 21-23 2006

Where

Estes Park, Colorado

Fees / Reservantions

See this announcement at the ICSA web site

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