Mini-Workshop for Ex-Members – I and II

Lorna Goldberg, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

Joseph F. Kelly

Conference: Psychological Manipulation, Cultic Groups, and Other Alternative Movements, Madrid, Spain, July 14-16, 2005

This mini-workshop is for former group members only, not family or friends.  This workshop is an abridged version of weekend workshops AFF has been running for over 10 years. Topics to be discussed include:

·         the nature of psychological manipulation and abuse

·         coping with depression and guilt

·         effects of hypnosis and trance techniques

·         coping with feelings of anger

·         coping with anxiety

·         decision-making

·         dependency issues

·         reestablishing trust in yourself and others

·         the grieving process

·         reintegration/identity issues

·         spiritual and philosophical concerns