Patrick Ryan,
a former member of
Transcendental
Meditation, has been a
thought reform
consultant since 1984.
He designs and
implements ICSA's
Internet Web site. Mr.
Ryan is the founder and
former head of TM-EX,
the organization of
ex-members of
Transcendental
Meditation. He was the
editor of AFF News,
a news publication for
former cult members
(1995-1998), has
contributed to the
Cult Observer,
AFF’s book, Recovery
From Cults, is
co-author of "Ethical
Standards for Thought
Reform Consultants," and
has presented 20
programs about hypnosis,
trance-induction
techniques, inner
experience, conversion,
approaches to exit
counseling, intervention
assessment, religious
conflict resolution and
workshops for families
and ex-members at ICSA
workshops and
conferences.
