By Janja Lalich and Karla McLaren Published by Routledge, 2017 – Available on Amazon“Escaping Utopia is a must read book for everyone concerned about the real nature of human nature. Authors Lalich and McLaren do a brilliant job in revealing the various psycho-social mechanisms by which cults attract, deceive and…
How to Tell if a Group is High-Control?
Open Minds Foundation: How to Tell if a Group is High-Control? “Are you concerned about a group that you or someone you know belongs to? Do you wonder if the group has high-control or manipulative elements? We are pleased to present an adapted and translated version of this Dutch questionnaire created…
Brainwashing and abuse: one woman reveals what it’s really like to be in a cult
Alexandra Stein Stylist August 30, 2018 ” … A former cult member shares her story, and shines a light on the horrifying psychology of cults around the world.” ” … A wannabe cult leader can use anything they think will work in a given time and place as…

‘Cults & Extreme Belief’: A&E Investigates To Focus On NXIVM In Series Premiere
A&E Investigates will look at the so-called self help group NXIVM in the series premiere of Cults and Extreme Belief, hosted by Elizabeth Vargas.
What are the psychological effects of losing your religion?
Christian Jarrett BPS Research Digest April 6, 2018 For many, their religion is a core part of their identity, the meaning they find in life, and their social world. It seems likely that changing this crucial aspect of themselves will have significant psychological consequences. A devout person would probably predict…
Avoiding Inconvenient Truths When We Just Don’t Want to Know
New data shows we avoid facts that conflict with our feelings Jane Adams Ph.D. Psychology Today Mar 13, 2018 When information is easily accessed and costs us nothing, why do we ignore it? New data[1] from a study of intuitive-deliberative conflict – referred to more colloquially as the head vs.…
The Power of the Word
Scientology’s unique manipulations of language seduced the novelist Sands Hall and kept her bound to the church. Michael Friedrich The Nation April 12, 2018 In 1986, after years of illness, Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard died, leaving the church to his key deputy, David Miscavige. Under its new leader, Scientology…
Review: Garst Women vs. Religion: The Case Against Faith and for Freedom
Lisa Kendall Lisa Kendall grew up in the Move of God, leaving at 19 years of age. You can learn about her experience and perspective at Counter Cult Coalitionon Facebook. She is writing a memoir about her crazy family and bizarre upbringing called No Place Like Home. Purchase on Amazon Karen…
What are the psychological effects of losing your religion?
By Christian Jarrett For many, their religion is a core part of their identity, the meaning they find in life, and their social world. It seems likely that changing this crucial aspect of themselves will have significant psychological consequences. A devout person would probably predict these will be unwelcome – increased…

A Mother’s Heartbreak: How Scientology Destroyed My Family
“In this gut-wrenching story of anxiety, loss and steadfast love, the author shares her personal struggle to regain her relationship with her children severed by the Disconnection Policy of the church of Scientology.”