Cracking the Cult Code for Therapists: What Every Cult Victim Wants Their Therapist to Know
Have you searched for a therapist to help you recover from your years in a high-control group or cult, only to discover that the therapist had little understanding of cult dynamics or the emotional aftermath of coercion, betrayal, exploitation, and shunning?
If so, you are not alone.
In support groups for former cult members, it is common to hear stories from frustrated therapy clients who discover that, despite good intentions, their therapist has little understanding of what they have experienced—or of the complex psychological after-effects that can follow life in a high-control group.
I wrote Cracking the Cult Code for Therapists: What Every Cult Victim Wants Their Therapist to Know to help bridge that gap.
This well-received book offers therapists a clear, practical introduction to cult dynamics, common methods of control, and the psychological aftermath many former members face after leaving. It can also be a helpful resource for former members who would like their therapist to better understand this unique recovery process.
Friends and family members who want to better understand the challenges faced by someone leaving a high-control group may also find this book illuminating and helpful.
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(Readers can use the Look Inside feature to review the table of contents and decide whether it may be useful.)
If you would prefer a shorter introduction, you can also download my free two-page overview describing how cults operate and the lasting effects they can have on members’ emotions, self-esteem, autonomy, and sense of competence in the world, HERE.
Download the free PDF HERE