Upcoming online support and community group offerings for marginalized communities, those born or raised, and survivors of complex trauma:
People Leave Cults is excited to offer a community group designed for those who come from marginalized backgrounds and who are also former members of high-control groups or relationships. *Marginalized groups include women, disabled folx, neurodivergent folx, BIPOC folx, LGBTQ+ folx, lower socio-economic status folx, and etc.Marginalized individuals are often subjected to abuses within cultic environments. This could be due to many factors, such as gender inequality, discrimination, patriarchal systems, or the instilled prejudices of the high-control system.
People Leave Cults seeks to be an accessible resource for marginalized groups, including women, people with disabilities, people with neurodivergence, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ folks, Indigenous peoples, people of lower socio-economic status, and more.
Facilitators: Abi Smith, MS, LPC-Associate (they, them) under the supervision of Beck Munsey, PhD, LPC-S & Ashlen Hilliard, MSc (she, her)
Cost: $25 fee per workshop. Sliding scale is available via our Financial Aid Request page
Dates: The first meetup is from 7 PM - 9 PM Eastern Time, on Friday, August 11, 2023. This group is offered on a monthly basis.
Sign-up: For more information and registration: https://www.peopleleavecults.com/services/support-groups/marginalized-group
People Leave Cults is excited to offer a community group designed for those born or raised in cultic groups or relationships (also referred to as second and multi-generational adult former members). Born or raised former cult members face a unique set of challenges when they leave their group. The unique circumstances of being born or raised in a group can - at times - leave survivors feeling that their recovery needs are somehow left unmet.People Leave Cults is proud to offer an accessible alternative for born or raised former members. Facilitators Ashlen Hilliard and Cyndi Matthews are passionate professionals whose joy stems from working with cult survivors.
The following topics may be explored during the course of our 2023 meetups:
- Relationships
- Parenting
- Finding a therapist
- Identity
- Navigating relationships with family members
- and more!
Survivors of Complex Trauma Group OfferingFacilitators: Dr. Cyndi Matthews, PhD, LPC-S, NCC (she, her) & Ashlen Hilliard, MSc (she, her)
Cost: $25 fee per workshop, or $80 for all four workshops.
Dates: All sessions are from 8:00 - 9:30 PM EST, occurring on August 18, September 29, October 27, and November 10, 2023. This group is offered on a monthly basis.Sign-up: *Sign-up space is limited. For more information and registration: https://www.peopleleavecults.com/services/support-groups/born-or-raised
People Leave Cults is excited to offer a community group designed for those who have experienced complex trauma in cultic groups or relationships.
Facilitators Ashlen Hilliard and Dr. Erin Falconer are excited to offer psychoeducation and community support for those who have experienced complex trauma in cultic groups or relationships.
People Leave Cults is proud to collaborate with Dr. Erin Falconer, who prior to becoming a psychotherapist, worked as a neuroscientist. Her therapeutic approaches are informed by her expertise in neuroscience, and she studies how therapy can change the brain and improve symptoms in people who are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. Her collaborative research was highlighted by the U.S. Veteran's Affairs National Center for PTSD and U.S. Navy Medicine.
The following questions/topics may be explored during the course of our 2023 meetups:
- What is complex trauma?
- How does trauma manifest in the body?
- What are the different types of therapy offered for those who have experienced trauma?
- How to speak to a therapist about past cult involvement?
- What specific therapeutic modalities exist for those who have complex trauma?
- How to cope with receiving a psychological diagnosis?
- What happens to your brain when you are traumatized?
- How to heal your mind after trauma?
Facilitators: Dr. Erin Falconer, PhD, MSc, LMSW (she, her) & Ashlen Hilliard, MSc (she, her)
Cost: $45 per Meetup or $200 for all five Meetups
Dates: All sessions are from 7:00 - 8:30 PM EST., occurring on August 31, September 28, October 26, November 30, and December 21, 2023. This group is offered on a monthly basis.Sign-up: *Please note: this group is limited to 15 participants. For more information and registration: https://www.peopleleavecults.com/services/support-groups/trauma
Disclaimer: Online support and community group services provided by People Leave Cults, LLC is not meant to be a substitute for individualized professional counseling from mental health professionals. This session is NOT an emergency service, therapy, or medical in nature.
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