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Cultic Studies Review, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2003

 

International Churches of Christ: Introduction

Carol Giambalvo


Abstract


After providing historical background on the International Churches of Christ, troubling aspects of the group’s functioning are described, including its pyramidal structure, totalistic influence over members, isolation of members, and unhealthy personality changes. Although there are signs of positive reform within the group, it remains to be seen whether such reforms will change the abusive character of the group.
 

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Other contributions by author(s)

Boston Movement - book review
Captive Hearts Captive Minds - Book Review by Carol Giambalvo
Conference 1998 IL: Speakers
Conference 1999 MN: Speakers
Conference 2000 WA: Speakers
Conference 2001 NJ: Speakers
Conference 2002 FL: Events
Conference 2003 CA: Agenda
Conference 2003 CT: Agenda
Conference 2004 AB: Draft Agenda
Conference 2004 GA: Events Overview
Conference 2006 CO: Conference Handbook with agenda, bios, & abstracts
Conference 2008: Philadelphia home
Conference/Congrès 2007: _Brussels Home - Bruxelles Page d'acceuil
Giambalvo, Carol: "Boston Movement: Critical Perspectives on the ICC"
Giambalvo, Carol: "Coping with Triggers and PTSD Symptoms"
Giambalvo, Carol: "Coping with Triggers"
Giambalvo, Carol: "Exit Counseling"
Giambalvo, Carol: "From Deprogramming to Thought Reform Consultation"
Giambalvo, Carol: "International Churches of Christ: Introduction" - abstract
Giambalvo, Carol: "Post-Cult Problems"
Giambalvo, Carol: "What is a Thought Reform Consultant?"

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