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Problems Ex-Members and Families Face: An Overview
Lorna Goldberg, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
William Goldberg, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Conference: Psychological Manipulation, Cultic Groups,
and Other Alternative Movement, Madrid, Spain,
July 14-16, 2005
This session will provide an overview of the kinds of
problems former group members and families with involved loved ones confront.
The speakers will first discuss those aspects of cultic environments and
personal vulnerability that place individuals, families, and groups at risk of
causing conflict and concern. The kinds of experiences cultic group members
have and how those experiences influence their post-group problem picture will
be explored, as will ways in which former members typically deal with post-group
issues. Lastly, the perspectives of families will be examined with a focus on
how families can help current and former group members. Special issues, such as
children and divorce, will also be discussed.
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