-Caveat Lector- <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"> </A> -Cui Bono?- Hi ! Below please find information on psychological coercion. I am presenting this data for people to learn how to recognize these steps and avoid the groups that use them. Sincerely, Neil Brick 27 steps of psychological coercion Please do not forward without permission from SMART, E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED], SMART, P O Box 1295, Eastampton, MA 01027 This may be triggering for survivors of abuse. Please use caution while reading. This is distributed for educational value only. Using these information may or may not help your recovery process. This information was found in a handbook S.M.A.R.T. received as a gift. Initiation of a new cult member. The illustration below depicts the complete initiation of a destructive cult. Starting at the bottom and continuing upwards, there are 27 different steps in the recruitment, indoctrination and disorientation process. After the recruitment and indoctrination phases, physical and mental changes appear in the disorientation stage. of the 27 steps of psychological coercion, only 17 need to be used in a 48 hour period to result in a disoriented person. Disoriented person Dysfunctional Brain Response(17 - 22) Acceptance Without (23-27) Wisdom or Judgement 17. Confusion 23. No Personal Goals 18. Change in Physical Appearance 24. Imagination = Reality 19. Emotional Depression 25. Fact Is = Fantasy 20. No Self Reflection 26. Accepting Leader's Thoughts 21. Change in Speech Pattern 27. Conformity 22. Information Process Destroyed Indoctrination High Excitement (7 - 11) Information Distortion (12 - 16) 7. Low Food Intake 12. Meditation 8. Love Bombing 13. Guided Fantasy 9. Noise 14. Subliminal Oratory 10. Continued Monitoring. 15. Trance Lectures 11. Lack of Sleep. 16. Mis-directed Thought Input Recruitment (Usually Deceptive as to Group Identity, Goals, or Behavior) Ego Destruction (1 - 3) Id Destruction (4 - 6) 1. Guilt 4. Isolation 2. Fear 5. Personal Confrontation 3. Threat of Satan 6. Restricted Sex Drive <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soap-boxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
