-No support groups needed!. For adults, just get out of the cult. Children are a different matter; e.g. the Warren Jeffs Mormon group and the like.
-- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "John M. Knapp, LMSW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > For those who don't know me, I am a co-founder of http://tmfree.blogspot.com / TM- > Free Blog and founder of http://trancenet.net/ / TranceNet.net. > > I am also a licensed psychotherapist who has worked with over 2,000 current and former > cult members since 1995. I've worked specifically with many, many ex-Transcendental > Meditation members. > > Starting Wednesday evening, October 1st I will be holding an online cult support group at > public-talk.com. (I am in the US Eastern Time zone.) It will meet once a week. > > I designed the group for people who left their group, but still face challenges functioning > in life. Difficulties might include: career/education, relationships, finances, health, > depression, grief, shame, re-establishing spirituality -- pretty much any challenge caused > by your time in your cult. (You might be interested in reading a list of post-cult symptoms > at http://KnappFamilyCounseling.com/cultsymptoms.html .) > > Some benefits people report from cult support groups: > > * Great chance to share experience in a safe, moderated space -- ask questions and get > answers! > > * Confidential, safe, and secure > > * Support from people who experienced what you did -- and don't think you're crazy! > > * Work with a therapist who understands -- I spent 20+ years in my own cult > > * A place to share and learn solutions that have worked for others > > * Inexpensive access to professional therapeutic help (as little as $10/session) > > * For many people, group may be faster, more powerful than individual counseling -- and > less scary! > > * Downloaded transcripts let you re-read and consider insights at your own leisure > > * Learn crucial info on cult recovery > > The group is open to anyone who is recovering from cult abuse by any group. The group is > limited to 10 members, first-come, first-served -- you might want to make your > reservation soon. > > To learn more -- or if you have any questions at all -- please write me at > [EMAIL PROTECTED] . > > Look forward to recovering with you! > > John M. Knapp, LMSW > > > About Me: > > I am a 23+ year former member of Transcendental Meditation in recovery from cults for > 13+ years. > > I've been a cult activist since 1995 and have worked with over 2,000 current and former > members of eastern meditation groups, new age groups, multi-level marketing groups, > christian/bible-based groups, and many, many more. I have specifically worked with over > 1,000 former TM members. > > I became a mental health professional in 2005 as a licensed psychotherapist (LMSW). You > can read more about my practice at http://KnappFamilyCounseling.com/ . >
