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Family Interventions for Cult-Affected Loved OnesFamily Interventions for Cult-Affected Loved Ones (originally published as Exit Counseling: A Family Intervention) 
By Carol Giambalvo, an exit counselor, thought reform consultant, and former cult member.

Family Interventions for Cult-Affected Loved Ones provides practical information for families with a cult-involved member. The book also has a list of resources and a bibliography. 

Contents include:

 Pre-Intervention:
    Why consult an exit counselor 
    Logistical factors 
    Family matters 
    Possible scenarios for explaining the intervention 
    Postcult counseling 

The Intervention:
    The author's philosophy 
    The intervention begins 
    Dr. Margaret Singer's model 
    The first day -- videos 


Other areas covered during the intervention: 
    Things to remember 
    Closing issues 
    Post-Intervention 
    Post-intervention precautions 
    Some options for the ex-cultist 

Exit Counseling: A Practical Overview
    This chapter analyzes the exit counseling process, including a section explaining the differences between exit counseling and deprogramming. 

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