Healing from Emotional, Anger, and Relational Trauma Educational Support Group

 Start Date: Monday, September 28, 2026

Schedule: Mondays at 12:30 PM ET and Wednesdays at 7:30 PM ET (Ongoing, with scheduled breaks)
Platform: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)

Group Overview

Offered by Queens Long Island Community Services (QLICS), this educational support group provides a safe space for former cult members and anyone seeking to recover from relational harm. Facilitated by Dr. Paul Engel, DHL, LCSW, and supported by dedicated QLICS staff, the group helps participants gather, build community, and develop actionable strategies to integrate meaningful change into their lives.

Core Focus Areas

• Emotional Regulation: Learning to cope more effectively with anger and intense emotions.
• Understanding Manipulation: Navigating the impacts of coercive control, traumatic narcissism, and gaslighting.
• Healing & Recovery: Navigating grief, practicing forgiveness, and releasing yourself from emotional pain.

Registration & Contact Information

• Registration: Access the sign-up page.
• Email Contact: paul.engel@flushingjcc.net
• Phone Contact: 516-547-4318