Combatting Cult Mind Control: The #1 Best-selling Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults

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By Steven Hassan

Publisher : Inner Traditions/Bear & Company

Combatting Cult Mind Control: The #1 Best-selling Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults

ABOUT Steven Hassan

Steven Hassan
An internationally recognized authority on cults, Steven Hassan has appeared on hundreds of television and radio programs, and is extensively quoted in the media. He lectures frequently at universities and conferences for educators, counselors, religious leaders, and law enforcement person More...

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A former cult member and a leading expert in counseling people away from cults, Steven Hassan brings his best-selling book to audiocassette. He exposes the troubling facts about destructive cults--including their use of psychological manipulation to gain money and power, and their influence on government, the legal system, and society as a whole--and explains how to distinguish them from constructive organizations. He gives specific guidance to those who are presently drawn or attached to cults and advice to concerned friends and family of cult members.An invaluable guide for parents, teachers, health professionals, clergy, attorneys, and all those whose lives are touched by cult issues. 

International importance of the book is indicated by the Japanese edition print run of 60,000 copies. Demand in this country has been strong following the cult tragedy in Waco, Texas. 

Unlike any other title on the subject, it offers concrete information on cult psychology and practical methods of identifying and guarding against cult brainwashing techniques. 

"Sound practical advice about cult-related issues."
American Journal of Psychiatry

"A major contribution. . . For the first time, a skilled and ethical exit-counselor has spelled out the details of the complicated yet understandable process of helping free a human being from the bondage of mental manipulation."
Margaret Singer, Ph.D., Dept. of Psychology, U.C. Berkeley