Podcast, Transcendental Meditation, Polygamy, Kingson Group, Video, CE Credits
"In this captivating episode, Rachel sits down with Claire Hoffman, journalist and author of the memoir Greetings from Utopia Park, to explore the enigmatic life of Aimee Semple McPherson, a pioneering female evangelist whose influence still resonates today. Claire delves into McPherson's rise to fame, her charismatic preaching style, and the scandal surrounding her mysterious disappearance in 1926 Los Angeles, which captivated the nation. Rachel and Claire discuss the complexities of power and belief, examining how McPherson's passionate drive to spread her gospel often clashed with societal expectations of women in her time.
As they unpack the themes of celebrity culture, the addictive nature of transcendent experiences, and the challenges faced by women in religious leadership, Claire highlights the duality of McPherson's legacy—both as a groundbreaking figure and a tragic example of the pressures that come with fame. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersections of religion, gender, and the human experience."
Hope After Polygamy: Escaping the Kingston Group: Lu Ann's Fight for Freedom & Hope After Polygamy
"At just 15 years old, Lu Ann Cooper was forced to marry her first cousin within the Kingston Group—also known as "The Order." Trapped in a system of control, secrecy, and abuse, Luann felt suicide was her only way out. Leaving wasn't even an option—until one day, it was.
In this powerful interview, Lu Ann opens up about her heartbreaking experience as a child bride, the emotional and psychological toll of life inside the Kingston cult, and what gave her the courage to finally escape. Today, Lu Ann is not only a survivor—she's a leader. She co-founded Hope After Polygamy, a nonprofit that provides scholarships and support to others leaving polygamous groups."
The Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion: Course Title: "Working with Cult Survivors: A Basic Certification Course for Mental Health Clinicians"
Time: Self-Paced (8 hours)CE Credits: 8 hours
Cost: $250 for CE-seeking participantsLocation: OnlineInstructors: Dr. Janja Lalich and Natalie Fabert, Ph.D.Overarching CE Goals: This course will help therapists attain the foundational knowledge, awareness, and skills needed to work with self-identified cult survivors.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this CE course, students will be able to:
- Describe why specialized knowledge is essential when supporting clients with lived experience in cultic environments.
- Evaluate key socio-historical and contextual factors that shape contemporary discourse and public understanding of cults.
- Describe the defining characteristics of cults, including the four core structural dimensions that distinguish them from other groups.
- Investigate the individual and group-level influences that contribute to cult involvement.
- Explain theories of cult member retention and radicalization, focusing on social psychological mechanisms.
- Identify the biopsychosocial impacts of cultic abuse, and assess the hierarchical needs of cult survivors.
- Implement evidence-based strategies to build trust, ensure psychological safety, and foster collaborative engagement in therapeutic work with cult survivors.
- Develop trauma-informed treatment planning strategies tailored to the complex clinical needs of cult survivors.
The Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Presented by Janja Lalich, PhD., internationally recognized expert on Cults and Coercion and Natalie Fabert, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, with guest appearances from other experts in the field, including: Rachel Bernstein, LMFT, Dr. Jamie Marich, Daniel Shaw - author, Traumatic Narcissism, Khristina Berger, Melanie Friedman
News, Education, Intervention, Recovery
Intervention101.com to help families and friends understand and effectively respond to the complexity of a loved one's cult involvement.
CultRecovery101.com assists group members and their families make the sometimes difficult transition from coercion to renewed individual choice.
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