--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "yifuxero" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> -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.
yifuxero,
Actually, I agree -- for most people. Most people who were in a cult or other
high-
demand, high-intensity group leave on their own and have happy, productive,
comfortable
lives without seeking professional help.
Some do some self-help through readings on the web or cult-recovery books.
But a significant minority have serious challenges -- in relationships,
career/education,
finances, depression or other mental health concern, or a host of other
problems. These
people frequently turn to either professional individual or group therapy.
The deciding factors seem to be a combination of personality, as well as
intensity and
length of cult involvement.
You might be interested to see symptoms that many people experience --
sometimes for
years after leaving a cult: http://KnappFamilyCounseling.com/cultsymptoms.html .
You are also right that adult children of cult members (ACOCMs) brought up in a
cult have
special challenges. I intend to set up a special support group just for them.
If you are
interested, please feel free to write me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
Thanks for bringing the point up!
John M. Knapp, LMSW
>
>
>
> -- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "John M. Knapp, LMSW"
> 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
> > jmknapp53@ .
> >
> > 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/ .
> >
>
