Cults and other manipulative groups are an issue of public health and Diane Benscoter has strategies that may help.
Diane Benscoter is the founder of Antidote and the author of Shoes of a Servant: My Unconditional Devotion to a Lie.
Here are some links to additional information about cults and psychological manipulation and how to find support:
Support for Individuals, from Antidote
Support for Families, from Antidote
Cult Deprogramming vs. Strategic Interactive Approach from Steven Hassan
Course: Understand Cults: The Basics, by Steven Hassan
Open Minds Foundation: Resources
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