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Evaluations:

Estes Park Ex-Member Workshop, 2005

ID = Number assigned to participant completing evaluation form

Global = Generally speaking, how satisfied were you with the workshop?

5=very satisfied; 4=satisfied; 3=neutral; 2=unsatisfied; 1=very unsatisfied

Rating system for following items:

5=very good; 4=good; 3=neutral; 2=poor; 1=very poor

Topics = "topics related to each other and contributed to a coherent whole"

Interesting = "Interesting nature of topics"

Competence = "Competency of speakers (in general)

Logistics = "Handling of logistical details, e.g., food, timing, registration"

Useful = "Was useful to you"

Understanding = "Increased your understanding of the subject matter"

Fees = "Appropriateness of conference registration fee"

Brochure = "Overall quality and effectiveness of workshop promotional brochure"

Time = "Appropriateness of length of time devoted to the subject matter"

ID Global Topics Interesting Competence Logistics Useful Understanding Fees Brochure Time
501 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
502 5 5 5 4 5 4 4 5 4 5
503 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 n/a 5
504 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5
505 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4
506 5 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 4
507 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
508 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 n/a 5
509 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
510 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
511 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 4
512 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 3 3 4
513 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4
514 2 4 4 2 5 2 2 5 3 5
65 66 65 63 66 62 62 66 48 63
                   
Average Rating 4.64 4.71 4.64 4.5 4.71 4.29 4.29 4.71 4 4.5
CONF-EXMCO   
Workshop: Former Group Members - July 25-27, 2008 CO
Description: Recovery Workshop for Former Group Members.

 

July 25-28, 2008, Colorado Springs, Colorado


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
     


The workshops are organized and coordinated by Carol Giambalvo, a thought reform consultant, former member of a controversial group, and author/editor of Family Interventions for Cult-Affected Loved Ones 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.


Facility Overview:
Nestled in the foothills of the Rockies just north of Colorado Springs, the Franciscan Retreat Center provides panoramic views of the Rampart Range, Mount Cedar, and Mount St. Francis. Beautifully maintained lawns provide plenty of room for outdoor activities for your group. You will find numerous spots for quiet reflection, meditation or personal conversations. Wildlife also finds the Franciscan Retreat Center a place of peace and welcome.

Facility features include:
Marian Hall is an exquisite example of how the architects of this facility chose to use native Aspen, which opens onto a lovely courtyard, houses a comfortable meeting room for small to mid-sized groups.
 

ICSA RECOVERY WORKSHOP -"AFTER THE CULT"
Franciscan Retreat Center
Colorado Springs, COLORADO

July 25, 2008 – July 27, 2008

 Fees include:

  • Fees include meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch)
  • Friday and Saturday accommodations

Fees for the 2008 workshop are:

  • Base price of $300 is single occupancy registration after 6/1/08;

  • Base price of $230 is double occupancy for registration after 6/1/08.

 Discounts- Save money by:

  • register early

  • choose the double occupancy option

  • SAVE $40:  register by 4/1/08   (double occupancy - $190)

  • SAVE $50:  register by 4/1/08  (single occupancy - $250)

  • SAVE $20:  register by 6/1/08   (double occupancy - $210)

  • SAVE $30:  register by 6/1/08   (single occupancy - $270)

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Friday: 

4:00-Welcome (Carol Giambalvo, Director of ICSA’s Recovery Programs); Introductions

5:00-Break

5:30-Overview of recovery process (Presenter: Carol Giambalvo); Overview of recovery process for those born/raised in cults (Presenters: Michael & Joyce Martella)

7:00-Dinner

8:00-Overview of the recovery process continued; Breakout session continued

8:45-Social time

 

Saturday:

9:00-Critical Thinking (Facilitator: Hal Mansfield)

10:00-Break

10:30-Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (Facilitator: Rosanne Henry) with section on Triggers

12:00-Lunch

  1:00-Dealing with Anger and Grief (Facilitator: Nancy Miquelon);  Dealing with Anger and Grief for those Born/raised in groups (Facilitators: Rosanne Henry, Michael & Joyce Martella)

  2:30-Break

  4:30-Re-Inventing Yourself (Facilitator: Rosanne Henry)

 Inventing Yourself for those Born/raised in groups (Facilitators: Nancy Miquelon, Michael & Joyce Martella)    

  6:00-Dinner

  7:00-Anxiety and Decision-Making (Facilitator: Sharon Colvin)

  7:00-Special session for loved ones of ex-members – issues of recovery (Facilitator: Hal Mansfield)

 

Sunday:

  9:00-Check out

  9:30-Boundaries: re-establishing trust (Facilitator: Rosanne Henry)

10:30-Break

10:45-Relationships and Intimacy (Facilitator: Nancy Miquelon)

12:00-Lunch

  1:00-Open Discussion (break out session if anyone has unresolved issues)

  2:00-Break

  2:15-Wrap up (Facilitator: Carol Giambalvo)

          See evaluation summary from 2005 Workshop.

  • Note: Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Our first session begins at 4:00 this year!
  • Please note that the Franciscan Retreat Center is a Catholic retreat center and there are religious icons and pictures on site.

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Schedule is subject to change without notice.

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