Griffo, Maureen - profile

Information on cults, cultic groups, psychological manipulation, psychological abuse, spiritual abuse, brainwashing, mind control, thought reform, abusive churches, extremism, totalistic groups, new religious movements, alternative and mainstream religions, group dynamics, exit counseling, recovery, and practical suggestions for those affected by or interested in these subjects.

Information on cults, cultic groups, psychological manipulation, psychological abuse, spiritual abuse, brainwashing, mind control, thought reform, abusive churches, extremism, totalistic groups, new religious movements, alternative and mainstream religions, group dynamics, exit counseling, recovery, and practical suggestions for those affected by or interested in these subjects

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Maureen Griffo

Maureen Griffo, an ex-member of The Church of Bible Understanding as well as several fringe churches, is a board member of reFOCUS and also was one of four collaborators who established the Leo J. Ryan Education Foundation. For the past 5 years, Ms. Griffo has moderated an online chat/support group for former members. She is a graduate student in sociology at Brooklyn College with the goal of becoming a licensed counselor. (mgriffo@aol.com)

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Conference 1997: PA Presenter
Conference 2001: NJ Speakers
Conference 2004: AB Draft Agenda
Griffo, Maureen: "How Could Anyone Join a Cult"

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