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Resource Guide
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Family
Workshops
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Psychological
Manipulation, cult groups, sects, and new religious movements
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Family
Workshops
Topics discussed typically include:
- The nature of psychological manipulation and abuse
- Why people join and leave high-control, abusive groups
- How to assess your situation
- How to communicate more effectively with your loved one
- Problem-solving
- Formulating a helping strategy
- When exit counseling
might be appropriate and how to prepare
- Ethical issues
- Special concerns of spouses
- How to help your loved one after he or she leaves the group
- How to cope with apparent helplessness without losing hope
AFF Family Workshops are organized and coordinated by Livia Bardin, M.S.W.,
a therapist in private practice. Ms. Bardin serves on AFF’s Social Work Committee and
Family Education Service Advisory Board and is editor of the newsletter of the Greater
Washington Society of Clinical Social Workers. She is currently working on a book for
families dealing with cult involvement.
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Resource Guide