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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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American Psychiatric Association: "Statement on Repressed Memories of Abuse"
Andron, Sandy, Ed.D.: "Problem Solving An Approach for the Cult-Impacted Family"
Anonymous.: "The Art of Hoping: A Mother’s Story"
APA: "Communication Tips for Parents"
APA: "Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse"
Bardin, David, Esq.: "Meditation, Delusion and Deception"
Bardin, Livia: "Coping with Cult Involvement A Handbook for Families and Friends"
Bardin, Livia: "Coping with Cult Involvement: A Handbook for Families and Friends"
Coping with Cult Involvement: A Handbook for Families and Friends - book review by Doni Whitsett, Ph.D.
Cults in Our Midst: The Hidden Menace in Our Everyday Lives - Book Review by Rev. Walter Debold
Cults: Too Good to be True - book review by Livia Bardin, M.S.W.
Dhvana, Kunda Devi Dasi: "Hare Krishna: Devotees and Their Parents"
Dole, Arthur A., Ph.D. "How We Rescued Our Daughter"
Eichel, Steve K. D. et al.: "Mental Health Interventions in Cult-Related Cases" - abstract
Eichel, Steve K.D. & Dubrow-Marshalll, Linda: "Trouble in Paradise: Some Observations on Psychotehrapy with New Agers" - abstract
Enroth, Ronald, Ph.D.: Dysfunctional Churches
Ford, Wendy: "The Role of the Family"
Ford, Wendy: "The Role of the Family"
Foster, James et al.: "The Evolution of a Cult and a Support Group for Families" - abstract
Giambalvo, Carol: "Exit Counseling"
Giambalvo, Carol: "From Deprogramming to Thought Reform Consultation"
Giambalvo, Carol: "Post-Cult Problems"
Giambalvo, Carol: "What is a Thought Reform Consultant?"
Goldberg, Lorna & Goldberg, William: "Family Responses to a Young Adult's Cult Membership and Return" - abstract
Goldberg, Lorna & Goldberg, William: "Psychotherapy with Ex-Cultists: Four Case Studies and Commentary" - abstract
Grandparents' Rights - book review by Robin Boyle, Esq.
Griffo, Maureen: "How Could Anyone Join a Cult"
Hassan, Steven: "The Strategic Interaction Approach"
Henry, Roseanne: "Why We Need To Become Spiritual Consumers"
How to Get the Facts on Anybody - D. King
Lalich, Janja & Langone, Michael: "Characteristics Associated with Cultic Groups - Revised"
Lalich, Janja, Ph.D.: "Individual Differences Affecting Recovery"
Lalich, Janja, Ph.D.: "Using the Bounded Choice Model as an Analytical Tool: A Case Study of Heaven's Gate" - abstract
Langone, Micahel, Ph.D.: "Deception, Dependency & Dread The Conversion Process"
Langone, Michael D., Ph.D.: "Letter to a Former Member of a Meditation Group"
Langone, Michael D., Ph.D.: "The Comet and Its Tail"
Langone, Michael, Ph.D.: "Clinical Update on Cults"
Langone, Michael, Ph.D.: "Cults: Questions and Answers"
Langone, Michael, Ph.D.: "Definitional Ambiguity"
Langone, Michael, Ph.D.: "Helping Families"
Langone, Michael, Ph.D.: "Innter Experience and Conversion" - abstract
Langone, Michael, Ph.D.: "Reflections on Post-Cult Recovery
Langone, Michael, Ph.D.: "The Art of Hoping: A Mother’s Story"
Langone, Michael, Ph.D.: "What You Might Want To Know About ICC
Langone, Michael: "Recovery From Cults"
Lifton, Robert, J. M.D.: "Cult Formation"
Lilley, Cynthia: "Mother Takes-on Moon"
Litfin, Duane: "The Perils of Persuasive Preaching"
Lottick, Edward, M.D.: "Survey Reveals Physicians' Experience with Cults"
Mansfield, Hal: "Identity Movement Called Cultic"
Maron, Neil, Ph.D.: "Family Environment as a Factor in Vulnerability to Cult Involvement" - abstract
Martin, Paul, Ph.D.: "Study Indicates Rehab’s Benefits"
Miller, Ross: "How to Talk to People Who Are Trying to Save You"
Ofshe, Richard, Ph.D. & Singer, Margaret T., Ph.D.: Attacks on Peripheral vs. Central Elements of Self" - abstract
Problems Ex-Members and Families
Recovery From Cults - Book Review by Arthur A. Dole, Ph.D.
reFocus: "Characteristics of a Destructive Cult"
Rosedale, Herbert and Langone, Michael, Ph.D.: "On Using the Term "Cult"
Ryan, Patrick / Langone, Michael: "Religious Conflict Resolution: A Model for Families"
Singer, Margaret: "Cults In Our Midst: Hidden Menace in Our Lives
Stein, Alexandra: "Mothers in Cults: The Influence of Cults on the Relationship of Mothers to Their Children" - abstract
Sullivan, Lawrence B., Ph.D.: "Family Perspectives on Involvements in New Religious Groups" - abstract
Take Back Your Life - Lalich, Janja & Tobias, Madeline
Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships - book review by Doni Whitsett, Ph.D.
Video: "After the Cult: Recovering Together"
West, Louis J. & Martin, P.: "Pseudo-identity and the Treatment of Personality Change in Victims of Captivity and Cults" - abstract
Zilliox, Larry, Jr.: "How To Find Information on a Group"
Zimbardo, Philip, Ph.D.: "Mind Control: Psychological Reality or Mindless Rhetoric?"
Zimbardo, Philip, Ph.D.: "What messages are behind today's cults?"

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