Recovery from Cults: Help for Victims of Psychological and Spiritual Abuse

by Michael D. Langone

Overview

Drawing upon the clinical expertise of professionals and the personal experiences of those formerly involved in high-intensity mind-control groups, this book is a comprehensive guide to the cult experience.

Michael Langone and his colleagues provide practical guidelines for helping former cult members manage the problems they encounter when leaving cults.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393313215
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	06/17/1995
Edition description:	(1995)
Pages:	434
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Michael Langone lives in southern Florida.

Editorial Reviews

Contains non-sensational, in-depth information. Among the 20 contributions are personal accounts, discussion of mind control and of the historical background to helping cult victims, and case studies. Guidelines for facilitating recovery are given in separate chapters for therapists, clergy, support groups, families, and psychiatric hospital personnel. Special issues such as children and cults, ritualistic abuse of children in day-care centers, teen satanism, and legal considerations are addressed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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