Upcoming Events
Recovery Workshop for Former Members born/raised in Cults
When: Friday 3:00 p.m. April 8, 2011 to Sunday 2:00 p.m. April 10, 2011
Where: Workshop Location: Trinity Conference Center, 79 Lower River Road, West Cornwall, CT 06796 (860-672-1000).
Info: The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) has run workshops for former members of high-demand, “cultic” groups for many years. In recent years increasing numbers of people born or raised in such groups (i.e., “second generation adults” - SGAs) have attended these workshops. These ex-members have special needs, which can be most effectively addressed through a workshop that focuses on them. SGAs do not have a “pre-cult identity” to which they can return. SGAs raised in fringe subcultures have to learn the implicit rules and expectations of mainstream culture. SGAs frequently have educational and other skill deficits that interfere with adjustment to mainstream culture. Having grown up in high-control groups that are often based on irrational belief systems, SGAs tend to struggle with issues of dependency, self-esteem, and social conflict. Because many SGAs were physically or sexually abused, they often have to deal with anger, resentment, and other emotions related to trauma.
This workshop will address the needs of SGAs through a series of brief didactic presentations (supplemented by written handouts) followed by discussions, to which attendees may contribute according to their comfort levels. Specifically, the workshop will address:
Where: Workshop Location: Trinity Conference Center, 79 Lower River Road, West Cornwall, CT 06796 (860-672-1000).
Info: The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) has run workshops for former members of high-demand, “cultic” groups for many years. In recent years increasing numbers of people born or raised in such groups (i.e., “second generation adults” - SGAs) have attended these workshops. These ex-members have special needs, which can be most effectively addressed through a workshop that focuses on them. SGAs do not have a “pre-cult identity” to which they can return. SGAs raised in fringe subcultures have to learn the implicit rules and expectations of mainstream culture. SGAs frequently have educational and other skill deficits that interfere with adjustment to mainstream culture. Having grown up in high-control groups that are often based on irrational belief systems, SGAs tend to struggle with issues of dependency, self-esteem, and social conflict. Because many SGAs were physically or sexually abused, they often have to deal with anger, resentment, and other emotions related to trauma.
This workshop will address the needs of SGAs through a series of brief didactic presentations (supplemented by written handouts) followed by discussions, to which attendees may contribute according to their comfort levels. Specifically, the workshop will address:
- critical thinking
- socialization, culture shock, and acculturation
- psychological development, child abuse and neglect, parenting styles, boundaries, and trust
- long-term psychological, educational, and emotional effects of growing up in a culture of abuse and neglect
- relationships with families and others
For more information and to register, go to: http://www.icsahome.com/infoserv_conferences/Workshops/2010_SGA_CT.htm
Recovery Workshop for Former Members
"After the Cult": Recovery Workshop for Former Group Members: Friday 3:00 p.m., August 5, 2011 to Sunday 3:00 p.m., August 7, 2011
Franciscan Retreat/Conference Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado
This workshop is for all former members and has a breakout track for those who were born/raised in cultic groups (SGA's or Second Generation Adult survivors)
For more information and to register, go to: http://www.icsahome.com/infoserv_conferences/Workshops
Franciscan Retreat/Conference Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado
This workshop is for all former members and has a breakout track for those who were born/raised in cultic groups (SGA's or Second Generation Adult survivors)
For more information and to register, go to: http://www.icsahome.com/infoserv_conferences/Workshops